Water play has the power to keep kids entertained for long periods of time. It’s just good clean fun! Whether they are washing toys in the kitchen sink, splashing in the tub, or even learning about the properties of water with simple experiments, these water activities are sure to delight kids of all ages!
This is such a classic activity that keeps little ones happily entertained for long periods of time!
For older kids, combine water beads and glow sticks for some additional science activities. On a hot day, I like to store the water beads in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours ahead of time.
This handy tutorial from Melissa & Doug shows how to make boats using ice, a toothpick, and a paper sail.
Great for inspiring plenty of musical playtime fun and exploration!
Learn about properties of water with these easy hands-on experiments.
Gather up various toys and household objects, and a large bowl with water. Invite the kids to guess which objects will sink and which will float, then try it to see if they are right!
These discovery bottles are fascinating for little ones to watch as objects move and float inside.
Use the free printable to conduct a simple science experiment using ice.
Plenty of activities for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination!
If you want to see what happens when art and science collide with awesomeness, try this colorful experiment! Have fun!!