Fun summer activities for kids: ideas you’ll want to try in childcare and at home

PET bottle water gun

[Preschool Teacher] Enjoy Water Play! How to Make a Water Squirt Gun ✨ [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Let’s make a water gun that will be a big hit for water play using recycled materials! First, make a hole in a plastic bottle cap just big enough for a straw to fit through.

Cut the straw to the right length, insert it into the cap, then fill the bottle with water and close the cap.

It’s simple, but your water gun is now complete! Since you’ll squeeze and release the sides of the bottle to squirt the water, be sure to use a soft plastic bottle.

Decorate it to make it cute by drawing pictures with a permanent marker or adding vinyl tape and other embellishments.

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Beat the summer heat! 3 fun ice play ideas

[Daycare & Kindergarten] 3 Super Easy Ice Play Ideas to Beat the Summer Heat!

Here are three ice play ideas.

First, freeze some watered-down paint and use it to draw pictures.

Second, freeze marbles inside ice and try to get the marbles out.

Third, melt a large block of ice mixed with paint.

They’re all simple, so please give them a try.

Drawing with ice feels different from usual and is a lot of fun.

For the marbles, try melting the ice by pouring water on it or rubbing it with your hands to add warmth.

For the last activity, make blocks in various colors so you can also enjoy playing with colored water.

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How to make three water-play toys from plastic bottles! Scoop & watering can, magic juice, and sparkly juice [For childcare workers and play materials]

Let’s try making some DIY toys for water play.

Here are three types: a scoop and watering can, magic juice, and glitter juice.

For the scoop, cut a plastic bottle in half, punch holes along the rim of the bottom half to thread a string through, then stack another bottle piece upside down (with the mouth facing down) on top to finish.

For the watering can, cut a rectangular opening in a plastic bottle and make several small holes on the opposite side for the water to flow out.

Magic juice is made by filling a small plastic bottle with water, dabbing some paint on the inside of the bottle’s mouth, then sealing and shaking it so the color changes.

Glitter juice is made by putting water, liquid laundry starch (or clear glue), and sequins or beads into a plastic bottle; flip the bottle upside down and back to enjoy the movement of the liquid inside.

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Colorful Ice Made with a 100-Yen Ice Bag

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We put water in a 100-yen ice bag, made ice, and had fun♪ Of course, you can use an ice tray, but watching the water go into the ice bag is beautiful too♡ We usually use the ice bag to make ice for my sons’ soccer, but you can pour in juice or coffee—there are so many fun ways to enjoy it in summer, it’s the best♡ Colored ice shining in the sun looks like jewels—sparkly and cute♪ Even adults get mesmerized. ………………………………………………… I’m @nicohana.ouchi, a mom of four practicing relaxed Montessori at home. I share tips on living/playing/enjoying with kids—little ideas to make daily life fun and effortless.#SensoryPlayFive Senses PlayColored Water PlayEducational#OuchiMonte#IcePlayColored Water Ice#100-yenShopEdutainment#AtHomePlay#WaterPlayLiving with ChildrenIce pack#100-yen store purchases

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Like sparkling gemstones! Here’s a colorful ice idea you can make with a dollar-store ice bag.

Kids are naturally drawn to shiny, glittering things and items that feel special.

This time, let’s use an ice bag you can find at 100-yen shops to create beautifully colored ice.

Once it’s ready, you can float the ice in a pool or bath, or pile it into cups for play.

It’s a wonderful idea that can help nurture children’s creativity!

Colorful Ice Crayons

Distinctively soft, gentle colors! Here are some ideas for colorful ice crayons.

If your child is getting bored with drawing using regular crayons or colored pencils, why not try making ice crayons to spark their interest? You’ll need an egg carton or ice tray, water-based markers, straws, water, and plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

As the ice melts, it glides smoothly, making the drawing sensation uniquely fun! They’re also great for resist art and coloring.

Give it a try and bring this activity into your routine.