Playtime Pantry

Activities with bucket

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  • Ball Tub: the setup, laid out

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    Ball Tub

    10–20 min 8–20 months Low mess
    • a laundry basket
    • soft balls or rolled socks
  • Sink or Float: the setup, laid out

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    Sink or Float

    10–30 min 2–8 yrs Some mess
    • water
    • a big bowl or tub
  • Sponge Relay: the setup, laid out

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    Sponge Relay

    10–30 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
    • a sponge
    • two buckets
    • water
  • Treasure Basket: the setup, laid out

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    Treasure Basket

    10–30 min 6–20 months Low mess
    • a shallow basket
  • Water Painting: the setup, laid out

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    Water Painting

    15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Low mess
    • water
    • a bucket
    • a brush or sponge
  • Build A Boat That Floats: the setup, laid out
    20–45 min 4–12 yrs Some mess
    • foil or a bottle for the hull
    • water
    • a tub of water
    • a small figure as the passenger
  • Mud Kitchen: the setup, laid out

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    Mud Kitchen

    30–90 min 2–10 yrs Messy
    • old pans and bowls
    • water
    • spoons and scoops
  • Pom-Pom Scoop: the setup, laid out

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    Pom-Pom Scoop

    10–25 min 18 mo–4 yrs Some mess
    • large pom-pomsto buy
    • water
    • a tub or big bowl
    • a strainer, cups or a slotted spoon
  • Toy Washing Station: the setup, laid out

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    Toy Washing Station

    15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Some mess
    • washable toysto buy
    • warm water
    • two tubs
  • Bike And Trike Wash: the setup, laid out

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    Bike And Trike Wash

    20–50 min 2–10 yrs Some mess
    • a trike, scooter or ride-onto buy
    • water
    • two buckets