Sponges & Bottles & Pitchers, Oh my!
Tools for Water Play
In the sink, bathtub, or even in a large bowl, include tools to expand your little one’s water exploration.
Here are some that we know they will love:
- Sponges (cut these in half for small hands to grip)
- Ping pong balls
- Hollow plastic balls
- Whisks
- Berry baskets
- Measuring cups
- Ladles
- Funnel
- Colander/insert from a salad spinner
- Pitchers
- Jugs
- Watering can
- Basters
- Empty plastic bottles
- Spray bottles
Why Play This Way?
The play potential of water is endless. When you add tools to water play, your little one will get the chance to measure, pour and transfer. When they fill a container with holes and watch the water seep out, they will experience cause and effect in action. This water will pique your little one’s curiosity and facilitate scientific thinking.
