Activities for Kids

Inventive Water Play Ideas They’ll Go Bananas for

Create a splash zone right at home with these ideas that are a cinch to execute.

By Gabby Cullen May 11, 2016

When the warm weather hits, nothing beats a little H2O. Take it back to basics, and let the littles entertain themselves with a bucket, a hose, a few toys and a lot of creativity. From making nature soup to muddy car washes and painting the pavement, here are 9 ways to make water work!

Pavement Painting

An art project that uses water as the main supply (and not as the clean up tool) is music to our ears. Combine outdoor play with a little painting practice, and we promise, your afternoon will fly by in a flash. You can get the whole rundown (and suggested supplies) by jumping over to Hands On As We Grow.

photo: Jaime Reimer via Hands On As We Grow

Do you have any easy and fun ideas for water play? Share with us in a Comment.

—Gabby Cullen

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