This open-ended experiment area encourages cause-and-effect reasoning and increases familiarity with water.WaterWorks consists of four shallow rectangular tubs arranged to form a hollow square. Designed for young children of varying heights, the tubs have four levels, descending like stair steps, with water flowing from the highest to lowest and then back to the top tub again. The top tub allows parents and caregivers to place infants and toddlers in dry and secure seats within reach of the flowing water and colorful floating toys. The second tub gives preschoolers an opportunity to manipulate water flow by building their own dams and channels. The third tub lets young children experiment with water flow in pipes; kids can connect short pieces of plastic pipe to gentle water jets, creating their own flows and fountains. The lowest tub offers activities for very young children like pouring, floating and measuring.