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!

Fire Away!

This creative water game we spotted over at Toddler Approved is an easy way to beat the heat in the backyard, and there’s major bonus points for having a little learning involved, too. We know you’ll have what it takes to re-create this easy afternoon activity, so make your way over to Toddler Approved to get the how-to.

photo: Kristina Buskirk via Toddler Approved

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

—Gabby Cullen