WET SPONGE TOSS

• Set out a bucket of water and some sponges.
• Choose a target, such as a tree.
• Have your children take turns dipping a sponge into the water, then throwing the sponge to see if they can hit the tree.
• Additional targets:  Empty pan,  another child or adult, etc.
   

COFFEE CAN SHOWER

• Take a clean empty coffee can and punch holes in the bottom using a large nail and hammer.
• Also, make two holes below the rim on each side of the top of the can.
• Tie a string handle through the two top holes and hang the can on the branch of a tree.
• Place a garden hose up into the can and turn on the water.
• Let your children run under the coffee can shower.

 
SPRAYING RAINBOWS

• On a hot day, let your children take turns spraying the water from a garden hose.
• See if they can see rainbows in the spray.
   

ICE CUBE TREASURE HUNT

•  Place small toys into the sections of an ice cube tray.
• Fill with water and freeze.
• When frozen, remove the ice cubes and hide them outside.
• See how many your children can find before they lose all of their ice.

 
CAR & TRIKE WASH

• Set out some buckets, and sponges and a water hose.
• Let your children take turns washing your car in the driveway or their trikes.
   

MAKING FOOTPRINTS

• Set out a low pan of water (large enough for children to put their feet in)
• Have your children step into the water, then walk on the sidewalk to make footprints.

 
WASHING DOLL CLOTHES

• Set out a plastic pan of water with a little dish detergent added.
• Set out some small doll clothes, or small pieces of material.
• Encourage your children to wash the clothes.
• Provide another clean water pan (or hose if outside) for rinsing.
   

WASHING DISHES

• Set out a plastic pan of water with some dish detergent added.
• Provide your children with some small plastic dishes to wash.
• Set out another pan of clean water for rinsing.
• Provide dish towels for drying.

 
KITCHEN CLEAN UP

• Give your child a clean wet sponge.
• Have him help you wipe off counter or table tops.
   

TARGET PRACTICE

• Fill some plastic squeeze bottles with water.
• Let your children use them to try to hit a target a few feet away.

 
WADING POOL FUN

• Fill a small wading pool for your children to play in.
• Provide them with objects that sink and ones that float.
• Have your children guess which items will sink and which ones will float.