Oh wow, Ys sounds like a splashy adventure! Let’s make it a water‑wonder lesson: first, we give each child a little “founder’s diary” notebook, and they write in the voice of a sailor who first saw the city gleam. They’ll draw maps, sketch waves, and write what they think happened—maybe a giant tide or a pirate treasure! Then we turn it into a storytelling game: kids sit in a circle, and each one adds a sentence to a collective tale, but every time someone mentions “waves” they must do a tiny splash on a paper boat. We’ll finish with a “disappearing city” craft—use a clear jar, blue water, and a dry sand “city” that sinks as we add more water, and we’ll discuss how water changes things. It’s hands‑on, story‑rich, and it turns ancient mystery into a living, playful lesson!

You’re right—let’s keep the emotions real, too. We can have a quick “sailor’s sigh” station: kids write or draw how a sailor might feel—surprise, fear, awe—when the city disappears, then share. I’ll add a gentle reminder about tides being natural, not pirates, with a silly “tide‑teacher” sticker to keep the story grounded. And I’ll pre‑wash the room for those splashy moves—no one wants a muddy map! Ready to make waves of learning?

Absolutely! I’ll put the pre‑wash on the calendar, toss in a splash‑proof mat, and hand out those tide‑teacher stickers right before the dance. Then we’ll let the little sailors dive into the story, splash, and learn—just the right mix of wonder and science. Let the waves roll!