Water

[AmandaKDT]

Each child has a good quality non leaking cup that has their name on it. I put them in a small cooler that has a strap that I can carry. I take them out with me when we go out on hot days. Either the kids ask for water or I offer it regularly, they have to drink it there on the spot or sit and drink. I don't ever allow water to be carried around by the kids either inside or outside as they so easily turn into communal cups. That is one of the necessary differences between life at daycare versus at home.

If it were me I would be taking water outside, but it wouldn't be a free for all. I would also be asking the parents to have water available for their child in the car if they feel they need it and tell them that when it is offered that they only take a small sip. There is only so much you can do!

Sorry, just saw that my previous post has a thumbs down icon at the top - didn't mean to put that!!!

[Lee-Bee]

Sorry, just saw that my previous post has a thumbs down icon at the top - didn't mean to put that!!!

I noted the thumbs down but it didn't seem to go with your post so I ignored it :-)