Sponge Water Transfer
Use sponges to move water from one bucket to another. Great for outdoor mess and fine motor practice.
Educational Value
Builds hand strength and cause-and-effect.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Fill one bucket with water.
- 2
Give the child a sponge.
- 3
Squeeze sponge in the full bucket, then into the empty one.
- 4
Repeat until the empty bucket is full.
Sponge Water Transfer
Use sponges to move water from one bucket to another. Great for outdoor mess and fine motor practice.
Educational Value
Builds hand strength and cause-and-effect.
Materials Needed
- Two buckets
- Sponges
- Water
Instructions
- Fill one bucket with water.
- Give the child a sponge.
- Squeeze sponge in the full bucket, then into the empty one.
- Repeat until the empty bucket is full.
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