Dear Reader,
Today was overcast and not too hot yet, so the perfect day for sponge target. It was already hot and humid at 9:00 so if you are looking for a good activity to get your kids to go out and play in the sun, but still stay cool, this is a good option.
This activity was great for both the older toddler and the preschoolers. That being said I focused mostly on my toddler for this one.
My toddler loved playing with sponges, and what is even better is that it is an activity that I didn’t have to monitor too closely. It kept them busy for a good 20 minutes and they would have been longer had I been willing to add more water to the bucket.
Another plus was that it took minimal setup (busy mom can’t afford to spend all day planning activities). All you need is a bucket (or something to hold the water), sponges, and some way to mark targets. I chose to use sidewalk chalk because it would be easy cleanup for me, (just the bucket and sponges to clean up) but you could use whatever your heart desires. My only caution is to make sure it is easy to clean up after yourself (Painting a target with paint that won’t wash off probably isn’t a good idea)
The steps are pretty simple:
- Draw a target on the ground or wall.
- Put out a container filled with water and sponges.
- Demonstrate what is expected.
- Sit back and enjoy.
