“Painting” with water – a scientific exploration
Infant and Toddler
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Explore the wonders of water with this simple yet scientific experience.
Skills and benefits:
- Hand-eye coordination
- Spatial awareness
- Fine motor skills
- Creativity
- Cause and effect
What you'll need:
- A clean surface
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A bucket of water
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Paintbrushes - thick brushes are great for younger children
What to do:
- Place some water in the bucket then provide your child with the bucket and paintbrush.
- Encourage your child to “paint” the surface that you have chosen with water.
- Support them to notice how the surface gets darker where they paint. Your child may wish to paint pictures or patterns or they may wish to paint the entire surface. They will have the opportunity to learn about the effects of the sun and evaporation as the water dries and their painting magically disappears! At this point they might want to start painting all over again.
Note: This is a great outdoor activity for a warm sunny day. This activity needs to be supervised as there is water involved.
