Let’s splash!
10 cool water games for kids
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Children, summer is going to be hot! So go outside and cool off your hotheads. Here are a few creative ideas for some water fun.
Children love to play with water. Even with a garden hose, young and old can have a lot of fun on hot days. But there are also more cool games that are not only fun, but also cool the hothead. Mom also likes to take part, whether in the garden or in the park.
The water slide
This is how it works: Simply put a long all-purpose plastic tarpaulin on the lawn, wet it with water and off you go. You can also buy the plastic sheets ready-made, for example at Jako-o.
The ice cube chain
This is how it works: Cut colorful straws into small pieces (or use children’s pearls), thread them into a string and tie them together. Place the “chain” over an ice cube tray and place the pearls in each of the individual holes. Glue the string around the edge of the ice cube tray accordingly. Fill the ice cube tray with water and place in the freezer. Wait 40-60 minutes – the ice cube chain is ready!
The children’s car wash
This is how it works: The US blogger from Designmom screwed PVC tubes together and provided them with holes for her dreamy car wash, and wet sponges provide additional refreshment. Requires some skill, but this one detailed instructions you too can do it.
The water bed
It wobbles, it wobbles and is pleasantly cool! This father built his own water bed for his children. Here are the instructions.
The ice block treasure hunt
This is how it works: Put toys and other things in the freezer, fill it with water and leave it there overnight. Then knock the ice block out of the drawer and let the children work.
Water bomb pinatas
Pinatas filled with sweets have long been a hit at children’s birthday parties. It’s even more fun in summer when it’s raining too.
Frozen shirt competition
This is how it works: Wet the T-shirts and put them in the freezer. Whoever manages to put on the frozen shirt first wins.
The water laboratory
This is how it works: Attach various containers and hoses for the children to fill with water on a fence, shutter or wall. Can keep you busy for hours.
The bottle splash
If you don’t have a sprinkler, you can also connect a perforated plastic bottle to the hose.
The sponge battle
This is how it works: Tie the sponges together to form balls, immerse them in cold water and: Throw!