PREPARATION TIME: 0 minutes | AGE: 2.5 - 3 years old
MATERIALS:
Inflatable water ball
Water guns
Finish line marker (eg. ribbon or wooden stick)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Inflate the water ball so that it is fully blown up.
Fill the water guns with water.
Choose a spot to mark as the finish line and place the finish line marker there.
Invite the child to use the water guns to squirt water at the water ball and push it all the way to the finish line.
DEVELOPMENT AREAS:
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: The activity involves physical movement as the child uses the water guns to squirt water at the inflatable water ball and push it towards the finish line. This helps in the development of their gross motor skills and coordination.
HAND-EYE COORDINATION: Using the water guns to aim at the water ball and push it requires hand-eye coordination, as the child needs to align their vision with their hand movements to achieve the desired goal.
BALANCE AND STABILITY: Playing with an inflatable water ball and using water guns requires the child to maintain balance and stability as they move around and interact with the objects.
SOCIAL SKILLS: This activity can be played with others, encouraging social interaction and cooperation. It provides an opportunity for the child to engage with peers or family members, promoting social skills such as communication, sharing, and taking turns.
IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY: Although not explicitly mentioned in the instructions, outdoor play activities often stimulate imagination and creativity as the child may come up with different ways to play with the water ball and water guns, inventing games and scenarios.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH: Engaging in outdoor water play like this can contribute to overall physical activity and health. It encourages the child to be active, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
