Fun water play ideas for toddlers and preschoolers

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  • Baby bath play: visit <a href="http://happyhooligans.ca/baby-bath-station/" target="_blank">happyhooligans.ca</a> for ...
  • Rainbow ice tower excavation - visit <a ...
  • DIY car wash - visit <a href="http://www.momendeavors.com/2012/07/diy-kiddie-car-wash.html" ...
  • Coloured water transfer - visit <a href="http://handsonaswegrow.com/colored-water-transfer/" ...
  • Pool noodle boats - visit <a href="http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/pool-noodle-boats-water-sensory-bin/" ...
  • Car wash play table - visit <a href="http://clareslittletots.co.uk/2016/06/car-wash-tuff-spot/" ...
  • Cafe/tea party - visit <a href="http://adventuresofadam.co.uk/teabag-sensory-fun/" ...
  • Mud pies and mud paint - visit <a href="http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/06/play-in-mud-fun.html" ...
  • Giant water blob - visit <a ...
  • Squirt gun painting - visit <a href="http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2014/06/29/squirt-gun-painting/" ...
  • Tin foil river - visit <a href="http://frugalfun4boys.com/2014/08/07/tin-foil-river-outdoor-water-play/" ...
  • Sponge bombs - visit <a href="http://crazyadventuresinparenting.com/2012/07/sponge-bomb-tutorial.html" ...
  • Driveway/footpath painting - visit <a href="http://handsonaswegrow.com/water-activity-painting-the-driveway/" ...
  • Rescue iceburg toys - visit <a href="http://danaspinkribbon.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/water-play-for-toddlers.html" ...
  • Wash the car fun - visit <a href="http://fun-a-day.com/water-fun-for-kids-car-wash/" target="_blank">fun-a-day.com</a> ...
  • Duck race (fine motor sensory water play) - visit <a ...
  • Build a waterwall - visit <a href="http://tinkerlab.com/diy-water-wall/" target="_blank">tinkerlab.com</a> for more info.
  • Float or sink experiment - visit <a href="http://handsonaswegrow.com/water-play-experiment-float-sink/" ...

In warm weather, little kids crave fun activities that will keep them busy and cool them down. 

Here are some great outdoor water play ideas for you to try with your little one this summer. 

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They include setting little toys and figurines into ice cubes, creating a water wall, and getting into pretend play with tea parties, a pet wash, and baby bath stations. 

Get splashing and have some fun together! 

NOTE: Never leave young children alone with water - even a few centimetres can create a drowning hazard. Empty all containers of water and ice as soon as playtime as over.