Water activities are always a favorite! And summertime makes them even more so!
We’ve been having tons of fun at the pool and with our water guns. I decided that it might be fun to do a whole week of water fun with the kids!
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An activity plan for kids that love to play in water!
I’ve chosen some of our favorite activities to do in the summer to do this week, to get outside and enjoy the days when we can!
Monday: Water Gun Target
Set up cans on a table outside and shoot them with water guns to knock them down.
Supplies needed:
- water/squirt guns
- water
- pop cans / tin cans
Find details: Easy Water Gun Target for a Hot Day
Tuesday: Pouring Water Practice
Practice pouring water from a pitcher into cups. Take it outside!
Supplies needed:
- plastic or paper cups
- water
- pitcher
Find details: Pouring Water Life Skill Activity
Wednesday: Colored Water Transfer
Have a water play day! Set out tubs of water with some scoops to transfer water back and forth. Add color to the water if you’d like.
Supplies needed:
- tubs or buckets
- water
- food coloring (optional)
- scoops, spoons, measuring cups, etc
Find details: Colored Water Transfer
Thursday: Wash Toys
Use a tub of soapy water to wash favorite toys.
Supplies needed:
- tub or bucket
- sponge or toothbrush
- water
- dish soap
- toys
Find details: Washing Toys Water Activity
Friday: Painting with Water
Take a paintbrush and a tub of water outside and paint various surfaces! Watch what happens when the sun dries it away.
Supplies needed:
- paintbrushes
- water
- dish or tub
- sidewalk, fence, driveway, porch, etc
Find details: What Absorbs Water? Science Experiment
Saturday: What Absorbs Water Experiment
Collect various objects of nature in a muffin tin. Pour water into each section to see what absorbs water and what doesn’t.
Supplies needed:
- nature
- muffin pan
- water
Sunday: Sprinkler Fun!
Have a fun summer!
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