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| ACTIVITIES: WATER PLAY |
| WATER MATH |
| Age: Toddler+ |
| What You Need |
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Various size containers and funnels |
| What to Do |
| This is a great bathtime activity! Let your child discover the basic math concepts, such as empty/full, shallow/deep, small/big as he or she pours water in and out various containers. |
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| PAINTING WITH WATER |
| Age: Toddler+ |
| What You Need |
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A large brush
A bucket filled with water |
| What to Do |
| This is a fun outdoor activity. Let your child pretend to "paint" the walls of the house, sidewalk, fence, etc. |
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| SPLASH! |
| Age: Baby+ |
| This activity is good for babies who have started eating solid foods and are comfortable in a high chair. Your little one will be having so much fun, you might even have enough time to clean up the dishes! Just make sure to wipe all the wet surfaces with a dry rag afterwards. |
| What You Need |
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A high chair with a tray |
| What to Do |
| After your baby finishes eating, rinse off the high chair tray, attach it back to the chair, and fill it with about 1/3 inch of water
Leave the rest up to the baby!
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| SLIME |
| Age: Preschool+ |
| What You Need |
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1 cup of soap flakes (you can grate a bar of mild soap, such as Ivory)
1/2 gallon (about 8 cups) of warm water
A wide, open container
Cups, sponges, plastic bottles, funnels, etc. |
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Mix the grated soap with water
Allow the mixture to stand until it thickens and becomes slimy
Beat the mixture with a fork to make it froth
Pour it in a wide, open container
Give your child the cups, sponges, funnels, etc., and let the fun begin!
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