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Activities with measuring cups and spoons

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  • Bath Cups: the setup, laid out

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    Bath Cups

    10–25 min 8 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • a shallow bath
    • a few cups
  • Bath Pouring Station: the setup, laid out

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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
  • Kitchen Pouring Station: the setup, laid out
    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
  • Balance And Weigh: the setup, laid out

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    Balance And Weigh

    20–40 min 4–10 yrs Low mess
    • kitchen scales, or a coat hanger and two cups
    • small things to weigh
  • 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