Activities with plastic cups
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- Good for siblings
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Walking Water
5–20 min 4–11 yrs Low mess- six clear cups
- food coloring
- paper towels or coffee filters
- water
- Good for siblings
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Rain In A Jar
10–20 min 3–10 yrs Some mess- shaving cream
- a clear jar or glass
- food coloring
- water
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Oil and Water Drops
10–20 min 3–8 yrs Some mess- vegetable oil
- food coloring
- water
- a clear cup and a few small cups
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Bath Pouring Station
15–40 min 12 mo–6 yrs Low mess- a bath, sink or tub of water
- cups and containers
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Kitchen Pouring Station
15–30 min 18 mo–4 yrs Some mess- cups and a measuring cup with a spout
- a tray with a rim
- water or dry rice
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Calm Down Jar
10–25 min 3–10 yrs Some mess- a clear plastic bottle with a lid
- warm water
- glitter or food coloring
Burn energy
Shaker Making
15–35 min 3–9 yrs Some mess- small bottles or tubs with lids
- rice, beans or pasta
- tape to seal the lids
Learn something
Density Rainbow
20–35 min 5–12 yrs Some mess- a tall clear glass
- sugar
- water
- food coloring
Stay busy and calm
Bean In A Jar
10–20 min 3–11 yrs Low mess- dried beans or seedsto buy
- a clear jar or glass
- cotton wool or paper towels
- water