WELCOME MESSAGE
At The Drop Project, we believe that every drop counts. Founded by student leader Cypress Cohen, our mission is to raise awareness about global water insecurity while empowering students and communities to take action.
Through hands-on curriculum, school-wide events, and partnerships with organizations like Water4Life Mozambique, we connect learning with impact. From classrooms to communities, The Drop Project inspires young people to become changemakers, ensuring a future where everyone has access to clean, safe water.
Join us as we turn awareness into action—one drop at a time.
ANNOUNCEMENT
One bucket. One big dream.
Before the sun rises, Lucia sets out with her little brother Marcos to fetch water from a faraway river. The long walk leaves them tired, and most days there is no time or energy left for school. Still, Lucia holds on to her dream of sitting in a classroom, learning, laughing, and building a brighter future.
When a group arrives to help her village to build a clean water well, everything begins to change. Water is finally close by. Marcos grows strong again. And Lucia finds herself in the classroom she has always imagined, where dreams start to take shape.
This is a heartfelt picture book about courage, community, and the way clean water can open the door to new possibilities.
WATER WEEK AGENDA
September 15th- September 19th
at
Babcock Neighborhood School
Theme: Storytelling with Heart- "Buckets and Big Dreams," by Cypress Cohen
Day 1
Mon, Sept 15
4th and 5th Grade
Watch Cypress’s recorded read-aloud
Quick draw + 1-sentence reflection: “Why clean water matters”
Materials: Video, projector/speakers, paper, crayons/colored pencils
Objective: Build empathy and awareness through story.
Day 2 – Day 5
Tue, Sept 16- Fri, Sept 18
4th and 5th Grade
Activity:
STEM Challenge (DIY filtration)
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Build/test filters; record observations
PE1 Activity – Equity Race (Separate sessions)
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Teams race to move water with unequal tools; debrief on fairness/infrastructure
Art with Impact (Footprint paintings)
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Footprint paintings + captioned water facts + future dreams
PE2 Activity- The Water Walk Challenge
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Students walk laps carrying gallon jugs of water to simulate the daily trek faced by millions around the world
Materials:
STEM- Recycled bottles, scissors, funnels, sand, gravel, charcoal, clear cups
PE1- Buckets, cones, measuring cups, sponges, small containers, towels
Art- Washable paint, trays, butcher paper, wipes, fact cards
PE2- 1-gallon water jugs (filled), cones to mark lap course, stopwatch/timer, towels for spills
Objectives:
STEM- Test/iterate simple designs; communicate findings
PE1- Experience how unequal resources affect outcomes; connect to real-world water access.
Art- Create persuasive visuals to inform the school community
PE2- Build empathy through physical experience; connect effort to global water issues
Reflection discussion: “How did this feel? How would life change if this was your reality?”
BLOG SERIES
Our Team.
Cypress Cohen, a dedicated high school senior at Babcock High School, is passionate about raising awareness on critical issues and inspiring youth-led change. She has developed engaging curriculum and initiatives that empower students to learn, lead, and take action in their communities.
She is joined by Caitlyn Tiseo, our Lead Illustrator & Visual Storyteller, whose creativity brings these projects to life. Through her art, Caitlyn helps transform complex issues into meaningful, relatable stories that capture the hearts of young readers.
Together, their work blends education and creativity, sparking a ripple effect of awareness and action that extends far beyond the classroom.
Cypress Cohen
Founder and Visionary
Caitlyn Tiseo
Lead Illustrator and Visual Storyteller
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Local Partners
Local Partner:
Water4Life Mozambique. Providing critical wells to support water security in Mozambique, Africa.
Click on the image to view their page and donate today.
