Sponge Waterplay
Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Engage your child’s hands and imagination with fun sponge play that strengthens coordination and control.
Waterplay with sponges
Skills and benefits:
- Concentration and problem solving
- Hand-eye coordination
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory exploration
- Confidence and independence
What you'll need:
- Large container
- Water
- Cleaning sponges choice household or car sponges
- Scissors
What to do:
- Cut sponges into different sizes
(With adult supervision, older children can try cutting the sponges into simple shapes like triangles or stars.) - Fill container with water
- Squeeze water from sponges
Engagement prompts (things to say or ask during play):
- "Does the sponge feel wet?"
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"How much water is coming out of the sponge?"
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"What happens if you squeeze harder?"
- “What shape is your sponge?”
Asking children engagement questions supports language development, critical thinking, and helps children make sense of their experiences through conversation and reflection.
