After learning about the water cycle and the importance of water, our first graders brainstormed ways to save water. Here are some of their ideas:

• Only take as much water as you need.
• Don’t pour water down the drain or on the ground. 
• Use extra water to make ice.
• Save water to drink later.
• Pour extra water out over a plant.
• Pour extra water into a pet’s water bowl.
• Turn the water off when washing your hands or face or teeth.
• Use less water in the bathtub.
• Take shorter showers.
• Collect water in the shower to water your plants.
• Don’t flush the toilet every time.
• Don’t splash water out of the pool.
• Remind other people not to waste water!

If you are looking for additional ways to save water, ask our first graders for more suggestions!