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Toddlers love playing in water.
Set out a dishpan or an old infant bathtub and fill it with warm water.
Set it outside on a porch or on the grass. Below are some suggestions
for using the water.
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Measuring Cups - Toddlers love filling things up and pouring
things out. Measuring cups can also be used for stacking and nesting
games.
Sprinklers - Find a couple of old plastic
bottles or margarine tubs and poke some holes in the bottom
of them. Show your child how to fill the cups with water and
then watch it sprinkle down.
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Liquid Soap - Add a few drops of liquid soap, add
a large spoon and let your child stir up some bubbles.
Plastic Boat - Give
your child a small plastic open boat and a couple of small plastic
people or blocks. Show your child how to give the objects a
ride in the boat.
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Sponges - Give your child some small sponges to
fill and squeeze. Let them wash their trike or wagon with the wet
sponges.
Dishes - Toddlers love small plastic
dishes to wash in their tub
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| Paint Brush - Place a large paint brush in the water
and let your child paint the house, sidewalk or porch. |
Doll Clothes - Some
children like to pretend that they are washing clothes. Let
them wash their doll's clothes and hang them up to dry.
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Watering Can - A small plastic watering can, can be filled
by dipping it into the water tub. Toddlers can just pour the water
back into the pan or they can actually water plants or the grass with
the water.
Straws - Show your child how to blow
into a straw and create bubbles in their pan of water. |
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SIMPLE BOATS
Here are some ideas for making simple boats, toddlers can use in a
pool, bathtub or sink.
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Plastic lids |
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Plastic bowls and containers |
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Large sponge |
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Clean meat trays |
You can make simple sails for the boats by placing a small amount
of clay in the center of the boat and sticking a straw in the middle.
Then, cut out a triangular paper sail. Then make two slits in the
middle of the sail (one below the other) and slide the straw through
the slits. |
WATER HOLDERS
On a hot day, bring water fun outside for a fun activity. Use a
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dishpan |
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baby tub |
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or small child's pool
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WATER TOYS
Almost anything plastic, makes a great water toy. Be sure to set out
some sponges, funnels, turkey basters, squeeze bottles and plastic
measuring cups, if you have them. |
MAKING BUBBLES
In a small dishpan put some water and one squirt of dish detergent.
Show your child how to spread their fingers in the water, then move
them back and forth rapidly to make bubbles.
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SPRINKLE BOTTLE
Take a plastic bottle and poke some holes in the bottom of the bottle.
Let your child fill the bottle with water, then hold it up and watch
the water sprinkle out. |
ADDITIONAL WATER FUN
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Paint the house with a bucket of water and a large clean paint
brush. |
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Purchase a small watering can and let your child water outdoor
plants. |
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Turn on a sprinkler for your child to run through. |
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