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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
Activities with water
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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
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Ice Paint
15–35 min 2–8 yrs Messy- an ice cube tray
- paint or food coloring
- water
- thick paper
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Build A Boat That Floats
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
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Density Rainbow
20–35 min 5–12 yrs Some mess- a tall clear glass
- sugar
- water
- food coloring
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Salt Dough Shapes
25–60 min 2–11 yrs Some mess- all-purpose flour
- salt
- water
- a mixing bowl
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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
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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
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Toy Washing Station
15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Some mess- washable toysto buy
- warm water
- two tubs
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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
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Frozen Excavation
20–60 min 2–10 yrs Messy- small figures or carsto buy
- water
- a container to freeze in
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