[Nursery/Kindergarten] Water play ideas that kids will love

Gacha Capsule Shower

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Many of you may be holding onto toy capsules thinking, “I might use them for something someday,” right? Here’s a fun way to use toy capsules for bath time! Toy capsules already have holes in them, don’t they? This play idea makes good use of that.

It’s very simple: hold the capsule and submerge it in the bath water, letting it bubble as it fills up.

Once it’s full, tilt it like a watering can and pour the water out through the holes! Watching the capsule fill up is fun too, so it’s a great tip for kids who aren’t fond of taking baths.

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Splash Ferris Wheel

[Super Exciting! Water Play] Splash Ferris Wheel #handmadeToy #easyCraft #atHomePlay #preschoolCrafts #waterPlay #waterPlayToy #waterWheel

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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Waterdrop

These water drops with colorful motifs are eye-catching! First, dissolve paint or food coloring in water to make colored water.

The intensity of the color will vary depending on how much you add, so it’s fun to experiment—asking things like, “How much should we add to get a beautiful color?” Next, pour the colored water into a bag, seal it tightly, attach it to fishing line or string, and hang it up to finish.

If you hang them by a window, you can enjoy a range of hues as the light shines through from outside.

Why not gaze at them with children and notice how the appearance changes with the weather and time of day?

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Paper Rainbow

[Water Play] Super Fun! 3 Indoor Water Activity Ideas [Nursery/Kindergarten] [Experiment Play]

Why not enjoy a paper rainbow experiment that’s sure to put kids in a happy mood? First, fold a paper towel into a rectangle and draw a rainbow with washable markers at both ends.

Leave the middle section uncolored and white.

Prepare two containers of water, then place each rainbowed end of the paper towel into a container so the ends are submerged.

That’s it! The colors will bleed and spread into the white section, forming a colorful rainbow.

You can just picture the kids’ smiles as the rainbow appears.

This experiment works on the same principle as capillary action—the way plants draw water up from the soil—so it’s a great chance to explain the concept in a way kids can easily understand and get more interested.

Does it change when put in water? A mysterious picture

Does the picture change underwater? A fascinating experiment using the properties of light [Fun Experiment]

If you want to see kids react with astonishment, this experiment is highly recommended! We’ll introduce a fascinating experiment that uses the principles of light reflection to make a drawing change underwater.

Draw a cat on a ziplock bag and a lion on a sheet of paper, then place the paper inside the ziplock so the images overlap.

Slowly lower the drawings into a cup filled generously with water, and underwater the lion transforms into a cat! It’s the kind of experiment that will have kids exclaiming, “Why? What’s happening?” It’s also great fun to try using drawings the children made themselves.

With a few tweaks, this unique experiment could even be used in a magic show.

A picture floating on water

[Fun Experiment] Do drawn pictures float on water? Drawing on water with a water-based pen

Let’s try a fascinating experiment where your drawing floats on water.

First, cut a clear file into a small piece to make a base, and cover the area where you want to draw with cellophane tape.

Next, use a whiteboard marker to draw any picture you like on the tape.

The key is to let the drawing dry thoroughly.

Prepare a container filled with water, then slowly dip the base into the water at an angle to the surface.

You’ll see the drawing slip off the base and gently float on the water.

It’s like magic! It’s also fun to draw lots of sea creatures and create a tiny aquarium.

Because it requires care and concentration, this experiment is recommended for older kindergarteners.

playing laundry (pretend laundry)

Daycare: We played in the water! Fun pretend play “Laundry Play.” English-based childcare, Joto, Matsuyama.

Let’s try helping with water-based chores, not just playing! Fill a large tub or bucket with water and scrub towels or other items you usually use.

Skip detergent, as it can cause skin irritation in children—use only water.

Once they’re clean, wring them out tightly with both hands and clip them with clothespins to dry.

You might not often hand-wash laundry at home, but this can be a good opportunity for kids to learn the basic steps of how laundry is done.

And don’t forget to fold everything neatly and put it away once it’s dry.

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