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Sponge water transfer

2 bowls, 1 big sponge and water, so your toddler can soak, squeeze and move water from bowl to bowl.

Sponge water transfer
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $2
SummerOutdoorsRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Stay within arm's reach of water. Watch that sponges don't get chewed.

  1. Step 1: Fill 1 bowl
    1

    Fill 1 bowl

    Add a few inches of water to 1 bowl.

  2. Step 2: Dunk the sponge
    2

    Dunk the sponge

    Show them how to dunk it.

  3. Step 3: Squeeze it out
    3

    Squeeze it out

    Squeeze it into the empty bowl.

  4. Step 4: Hand it over
    4

    Hand it over

    Let them move all the water.

  5. Step 5: Switch
    5

    Switch

    Pour it back and do it again.

Edie's tip

Add a drop of food coloring so they can see the water move.

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