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Cup Race with Water Squirter! AGES 3+

Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Engineering, Games, Math, Summer/Outdoor

This was a fun water activity. Originally the boys were going to race with two strings, but it was hard for my just turned 3 year old to get his cup to move. We decided one string and they could use team work!

Materials (affiliate link)
Plastic cup
String
Water Squirter (dollar store)

Here is a video of the boys doing the activity!

Full Details: https://learnasyouplay.net/2018/07/09/cup-race-with-water-squirter-ages-4/

Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Preschool Activities on Monday, July 9, 2018

First you have to cut a hole in the cup.

Then put a piece of string through the hole and find 2 places to tie the string too.

Next fill up a bucket of water.

Now you are all set. Get a timer (I use my phone) or count and see how long it takes to get the cup from one end to the other. Have Fun!

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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