![]() ![]() Older children can try spelling their names or other words. Have your kids squirt the alphabet onto the pavement using a squirt bottle or water blaster. Kids might actually enjoy the chance to try an adult activity while scrubbing away the season's grime and grit. Haul over a bin of water-safe toys and put the kids to work! Use cleaning utensils such as toothbrushes, nail brushes, sponges, and bottle brushes. Toy Wishy-Washy Stationįill up a deep tray or plastic storage bin with warm, soapy water and another one with clear water for rinsing. Bonus: This keeps them hydrated (and healthy) on a hot, summer day. Hold up various flavored waters-lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry-or fresh fruits and veggies to see if they can identify each taste. Blindfold the kids and have them taste and guess at the flavors of summer. Most water games involve getting soaking wet, but this one is more refreshing than sopping. It's one of our favorite summertime mom hacks. The kids will enjoy the change of routine and scenery, and you probably will, too. Take tub time for babies and toddlers outdoors with a kiddie pool, lots of bubble bath, and toys. ![]() Why not take bath time to the backyard for toddler-friendly water games? Photo courtesy of Richard Lee via Flickr 9. Related: Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun Have your little ones try to aim sponges at the Frisbee targets. Hit the Markįloat a few Frisbees upside down in a small kiddie pool. Once frozen, get some (safe) digging tools and a spray bottle to start the excavation process. Excavating with Iceįreeze some of your small toys, plastic bugs, and other small treasures in large ice cube molds or bowls. See if your child can accurately predict what will happen. Create a chart with "Here's What I think It Will Do" (circle SINK or FLOAT) in one column and "Here's What It Did" (circle SINK or FLOAT) in a second column. ![]() Get a deep, clear plastic bowl or bin, and then gather various items (penny, bottle cap, plastic lid, Lego, plastic doll shoe, and so on). Work some science experiments into your water games with this educational activity. The wet brush will allow your little one to create a masterpiece, which will quickly dry, allowing for infinite drawings. Use slate remnants (or stones) as a canvas and a cup of water and paintbrush as your medium. Have a grown-up use a small drill to punch a bunch of small holes in the pipe to create a sprawling sprinkler feature. Make a giant square out of four pieces of equal-size PVC pipes, four corner connectors, and one hose connector. Try to toss small balls into the center of the ring. Throw an inflatable inner tube into the pool. Ready, set, aim! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala 3. Related: 40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids ![]()
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