Bath Time Brick Build
Large bricks float, stack and stick together in the tub.
- Ages
- 18 mo–5 yrs
- Play
- 10–25 min
- Prep
- 1 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- in the bath
You’ll need
Mostly things you probably have at home.
- large building bricksGet it on Amazon
- a bath
Optional
- a plastic cup for pouringDon’t have it? Amazon
- a sponge for a raftDon’t have it? Amazon
How to play
Drop a handful of bricks in the water and watch them float.
Snap two together and see if they still float.
Build a raft from flat bricks and give a bath toy a ride.
Stack a tower on the edge of the tub and knock it into the water.
Pour a cup of water over a brick and watch it drain out of the holes.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Stay within arm's reach the whole time a child is in the bath.
Make it different next time
- Load the raft one brick at a time and count until it tips.
- Build a wall across the water and pour on one side.
Cleanup: Scoop the bricks into a colander and leave them to dry upside down.
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