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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!

Make Kids Want to Take a Bath! A Collection of Fun Bath-Time Play Ideas (41–50)

bubble bath

[Bath Time Play] We made a bubble bath in the Awa Awa Land and played with Mell-chan and Goma-chan♪ Water balloons, foaming bath bomb

bubble bath

An item that creates bubbles by running the shower over bathwater mixed with bath additive.

It makes fine, pure-white foam, so you can turn your home bath into a luxurious space.

Kids can gather and touch the bubbles and play with them, making it perfect for children’s bath time.

It also looks fun to float favorite toys or balls and hop in together.

While enjoying the soft, fluffy feel on the skin, parents and children can share a relaxing bath time.

Give this safe, kid-friendly item a try.

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fishing

[Fishing in the Bath] Tried the ultra-real, lifelike experience! Played with the Buru-Buru Fishing game ♪

fishing

It’s a bath-time game where you reel in toy fish floating in the tub.

There are many ways to make the fish, but using a motorized toy makes it feel more realistic, so it’s recommended.

Float the fish on the surface of the water and aim with a fishing rod.

If you use a motorized one, the fish’s fins will tremble and vibrate as you catch it, giving you the same kind of tension as landing a real fish.

If you’re playing as a parent and child, it could be fun to let the fish swim from far away or do live commentary.

You can also help kids get used to bath time by letting them get absorbed in fishing.

Saying “Let’s take a bath!” works, but inviting them with “Let’s go fishing!” is also a great idea.

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juice shop

Leo is going to have fun making fruit juice! Toy Kids

juice shop

One easy bath-time play idea using items you already have at home is a juice stand.

You’ll make it with plastic bottles, paint, and clear cups.

Put some paint on the bottle caps, then attach them to plastic bottles filled with warm water or cold water.

Next, just shake the bottles up and down, and you’ve got colored water.

It’s also fun to set the unshaken bottles in the bath and have the kids do the shaking themselves.

Try making and playing with colorful “juices” inspired by vegetables and fruits!

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Treasure Hunt

[Couple Formed!?] We rented out a school with the latest Today, I Fell in Love members and played treasure-hunt tag, and we ended up covered in mud lollllll

Treasure Hunt

To help kids see the bath itself as a fun place, a treasure hunt is perfect.

There are a few ways to do it, but the standard method is to float lots of toy balls.

Hide small toys among them and have your child search for them.

There are even chick toys that turn into eggs that look just like the balls.

Making a bubble bath is another popular option.

To start, why not look for toys your child is likely to enjoy?

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Soap bubble play

[1- and 2-year-olds] Let’s play outside to our hearts’ content! Bubble play!

Soap bubble play

Wrapped in pleasantly warm weather and with more days at comfortable temperatures, spring makes you want to head outdoors with the kids and play to your heart’s content.

After all that outdoor fun, how about incorporating some bubble play in the bath? Fill a tub with plenty of bubble solution and use a fan or a clothes hanger to enjoy big, dynamic bubbles.

The bubbles will likely sparkle beautifully, too.

Be careful to prevent accidental swallowing, and feel free to use this as a reference.

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