Valley Water Education Programs for TK - 2nd Grade
Valley Water believes it's never too early for young children to begin understanding and appreciating their local water resources! The Education Outreach Program has a variety of educational programs designed to teach students about water conservation, flood preparedness, and environmental stewardship.
All program durations vary from: 30 - 45 minute
Program Options (View our full list of programs and descriptions)
“The Little Blue Hen: A Conservation Story” (Water Conservation program)
The Little Blue Hen is inspired by “The Little Red Hen” story and tells the tale of the Little Blue Hen as she learns to conserve water daily. Told in a storybook style and with opportunities for choral reading, students will learn fun ways to help conserve water in their homes.
Program delivery options: in-classroom, virtual
Ask us about program availability in Spanish.
“The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Weather Wolf” (Flood season program )
In our version of the classic story, students follow along as the Three Little Pigs take on a new foe – The Big Bad Weather Wolf. The tale focuses on the problems caused by flooding and the importance of preparing for emergencies by making an emergency plan and packing an emergency backpack.
Program delivery options: assembly, in-classroom, virtual
Ask us about program availability in Spanish.
Watershed Maps
Students create a 3-D model using a piece of paper and map and identify the types of landforms and bodies of water that we find in Santa Clara County. After identifying mountains and valleys, creeks, rivers, and bays, we will brainstorm ways to protect our watersheds and conserve water daily.
Program delivery options: in-classroom
Steelhead Trout Life Cycle
Students learn about the amazing life cycle of steelhead trout and explore the habitats they depend on as they journey from Santa Clara County’s creeks to the Pacific Ocean and back again! Students will play a matching game and think of ways to work together to protect the habitats that Steelhead trout depend on for survival.
Program delivery options: in-classroom