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Sink or Swim?
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Fill a small tub with water and ask your child if they think an object will sink or float. Then have them place (or toss depending on how messy you want to be) in the water. What happens next?
Materials Needed: Tub (or use the sink), water, items to sink or float (rubber duckie, small piece of wood, pieces of fruit, any household item of your child's choice that's appropriate)
Ages: 3-6 year olds
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Savvy mom says:
Blocks and little cars are always a good choice for things to dunk in the water.
- Posted on 03-10-2008
Novelline says:
We've seen this on Sesame Street, which makes it even more appealing to a preschooler!
- Posted on 07-18-2007
Margreg says:
For the grand finale, try a watermelon. They (and maybe you) won't believe that it floats!
- Posted on 06-27-2007
Jennifers says:
This is a very simple, easy activity. Kids will love trying item after item in the water.
- Posted on 06-26-2007
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