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Kids will want to hop in the bath! A collection of fun bath-time play ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

The kids’ daily bath time.

It’s great when they hop right in, but when they say, “No! I don’t want to!” convincing them can be a real challenge.

When they just won’t get in the bath, it can leave you at your wits’ end.

So this time, we’re sharing ideas to make bath time fun for kids who say no to baths.

From homemade bath bombs and pretend play you can do in the tub, to toys made from recycled materials—there are plenty of bath-time play ideas that will make kids want to jump in.

Put them to use, and your daily bath time will turn into a fun part of the day!

Kids Will Want to Take a Bath! A Collection of Fun Bath-Time Play Ideas (1–10)

Splash Ferris Wheel

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Splash Ferris Wheel

Even kids who are reluctant to take a bath might get excited if there are toys! Here’s how to make a super fun “Splash Ferris Wheel.” First, cut a milk carton to create the supports for the Ferris wheel.

Next, make slits in a pool noodle with a utility knife, then insert six plastic ice cream spoons around it like a Ferris wheel.

Slide a chopstick through the pool noodle and insert both ends into the two slits in the milk carton, and you’re done! For a finishing touch, attaching toy capsules to the spoons will make it look even more like a real Ferris wheel, which is highly recommended.

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Operation: Let the fish swim in the tray

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Operation: Let the fish swim in the tray

Even kids who don’t like bath time might hop right in! Here’s the “Let’s Make Fish Swim on a Tray!” strategy.

Just draw fish with a permanent marker on the plastic trays that packaged meat or fish, cut them out, and you’re done! Float them in the bath and say, “There are fish swimming in the tub!” Wet trays stick to the bath wall, so besides fish, you can cut out letters for a little learning activity, or make your child’s favorite characters—lots of fun options! Try different tricks to make bath time enjoyable.

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Infinite Bubble Play

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Some kids don’t love bath time but do love playing with bubbles! Here’s a recommended idea for those kids: “endless bubble play.” Just put a single pump of body soap into an empty foaming bottle, add water, and you’re done.

If you make this and keep it in the bathroom, you won’t have to worry about telling your child, “Don’t play with the bubbles!” They can play endlessly while getting clean—two birds with one stone.

And if the bathroom ends up covered in bubbles, it’s also fun to finish by doing a bit of bath cleaning together with your child.

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Rainbow Bubble Machine

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Bath time fun! Here’s how to make a Rainbow Bubble Machine, perfect for kids who don’t like baths.

First, cut a plastic bottle in half and use a rubber band to cover the wider opening with a baby wipe.

Color the surface of the wipe with water-based markers.

Put some detergent in a tray, then blow through the mouthpiece of the bottle—your rainbow bubble machine is ready! You can substitute with items you have at home.

Instead of a baby wipe, you can use gauze or a dry floor sheet, and you can use bubble solution instead of detergent.

It’s great fun in the bath, so be sure to make your own favorite rainbow bubble machine!

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Pop in the bath!

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Here’s how to make a fun “Bath Pop!” toy that’s sure to make even bath-shy kids smile.

First, cut a plastic bottle in half and use the half with the opening.

Gather one corner of a plastic bag into a rounded tip, then cut off the bag’s handles.

Draw any picture you like on the plastic bag, and firmly tape it to the cut edge of the bottle with vinyl (duct) tape.

Push the plastic bag down into the bottle—now it’s ready.

When you put it in the bath, the plastic bag will pop out with a ‘pop!’ It’s lots of fun.

Try drawing your child’s favorite characters and play together!

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