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Water Play Day / DIY Water Play Circuit

DIY Water Play Circuit

Educators raid the storage shed for buckets, tubs, spray bottles and sponges to set up a homemade water play circuit without hiring inflatables.

How to run it

  1. Collect buckets, tubs, spray bottles, sponges, jugs and funnels.
  2. Set up stations such as pouring, spraying targets and sponge squeezing.
  3. Fill the tubs and walk children through each station.
  4. Children rotate around the circuit at their own pace.

You will need

  • buckets
  • tubs
  • spray bottles
  • sponges
  • jugs and funnels
Make it easier or harderKeep pouring stations for younger children; older children can design and build new stations.
SafetySupervise water constantly, empty tubs after use, and provide sunscreen, hats and shade.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Open-ended water play supports sensory exploration and cooling, active fun.

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Water Play DaySummer HolidaysBackyard Play DayLoose Parts Day

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