Guest Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 After the fab sand tray post I was wondering what people put in with their water in the water tray? We've used cooked pasta (boiled with food colouring in the water); ice and then the usual bubbles; 'Brusho' etc. New ideas needed please!!! Lucy x
Guest Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 What is Brusho? we have used cooked spagetti when a few strands are added to water it becomes worms or slimey fish!, add glitter or food colouring to the water, add small world items, add bubbles and a wisk.
JacquieL Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Yes it is like a transparent paint and can give a lovely effect to drawings by painting over bits or making a mixed wash. You can also use it with a spray and again it gives a good effect.
Marion Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Coloured and scented ice different shapes, sequins match sticks lollipop sticks wood shavings rocks and pebbles weed (from pet shop aquarium) soap flakes slime bars of soap bath bombs shaving foam jelly, fish from the fish monger shells erm ....................
Guest Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 I'm still thinking of alcohol from the top tips link and just thought those lovely assorted drinks coolers would be nice in the water tray...no alcohol though! Dollies and bathtime is popular; boats and people and the old favourite pouring and flooding!!! Just wondering Marion, is it special shaving foam you use? (I've seen warnings on the can) We have also used breakfast cereals in smaller trays, rice pudding...very messy but they loved it
Inge Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 we put any toy in the water tray that will cope with it, our children seem to enjoy the contruction in there at the moment, added bonus- they clean it at the same time. Inge ps we just use cheapest shave foam - ensure hands are well rinsed after use
Marion Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 We usually buy supermarkets own brand shaving foam (some do the sensitive) but usually end up popping out at lunchtime to buy extra from the local shop because its so popular and lots go down the sinks with frequent hand washing.
SJW Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 Another idea with water outside - we use big sponges so the children can wash the cars our outdoor equipment, also big buckets with large paint brushes in to ' paint' the walls.
Jackie A. Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 We sometimes have "holey" (not holy!) bottles and containers in the water. I took some plastic drink bottles and containers of various sizes and using a heated metal skewer (held in the flame on the hob for a short while), melted small holes in the bottles in various configurations. The children have great fun filling the bottles, then watching how the water escapes in different ways from the different holes. Great fun, but can mean a very wet floor around the water tray as they don't always remember to hold the bottle over the tray whilst it is emptying. a good one for outside though. Jackie
thumperrabbit Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 After some inspiration for our water tray, it's hardly been used yet this academic year - it really isn't 'floating their boat' at the moment! We have a very young cohort and they love sand (putting most of it on the floor ) but they don't seem to like water.
finleysmaid Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 we're just at the water and bubbles stage (lots of 2 year olds) and water wheels anything to fill and empty!. I have kept lots of plastic milk bottles and put holes in the lids...they liked this! They seem to need lots of toys to explore with so a tub trug next to the tray seems to do the trick. (very boring really but that's where they're at!! ...lots of opportunity to speak about filling/emptying etc etc etc! though) 1
SueJ Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 We sometimes use the florist water gel beads that expand when put into water with sea creatures and seaweed and pretend that the beads are perhaps sea creature eggs to encourage the children to talk about what might come out of the "eggs" - adult supervision a must though as although they are non-toxic I wouldn't want the children to eat them. Have also used them as a "science" experiment as they are great for encouraging children to think about volume - a small pack fits into a tiny bottle before they are in the water and then have fun seeing whether they will all fit into the bottle once expanded. The gel beads also come in different colours which again opens up other opportunities 2
mollypiper Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Water in a tough spot tray with rubber ducks and bath toys or the pirate ship
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