Originally Posted by Lucy:
They don't have access ON THEIR DESK at Kinder, but I'll betcha if they raise their hand and tell Teacher they're thirsty, Teacher will see that they get water. Obviously if a kid starts working the teacher, she'll say "wait till recess/potty break/whatever".
Trust me, we don't drink 16 ounces, let alone 100. I realize you were exaggerating lol. But that's one of the reasons I have the water out at all times. They don't drink enough!
I should add that my DC kids are ages 5-10, but I have always had cups ready and available for 2+. And they cannot move it from where it lives. I put them on the end cap of my kitchen counter. They drink there, and put the cup back in its spot.
I don't know.... I just feel like it's a basic need, ya know? I would never withhold it.
In our school, absolutely NOT. they are allowed access to the water fountains specific times of the day. When boarding the bus on hot days, the school provides each kid with a small bottle of cold water. That's it. They aren't allowed to go get water when they want it.