Read and Discuss: Drip, Drop

It’s raining and Pip Squeak’s house is leaking!

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Materials

Drip, Drop by Sarah Weeks

Key Science Concepts

Water can flow quickly or slowly.
Water sticks together to make drops.

Directions

Before you read: Show children the cover, and read the title and author’s name. Ask them why they think the book is called Drip, Drop and to describe what they think is happening on the cover.

After you read: Ask:

How would you describe what a leak is?
Where are the leaks in Pip Squeak’s house? What do you think is causing them?
Flip through the book: What kind of containers does he use to catch the leaking water? Which ones do you think caught the most water? Why?
Why do you think the leaking stopped?
Can you think of some other things that might leak besides a roof? (faucet, hose, cup, container)

Back to Curriculum

Getting Started, Week 1, Day 5

Morning Circle
Indoor
15 - 20 minutes

Accommodations

For younger children and ELL students, be sure they understand the word leak (when water comes out of a place where it shouldn’t—like Pip Squeak’s house).

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