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We filled up our water table with bubble solution. We added different sizes of wands— even a large wand. The children loved to be able to blow, move their wands in different directions, and try the large wand. We asked the children to take turns and tell each other what size of bubble they were going to blow.

DIANA, CALIFORNIA

I love to take a variety of painting tools outside and invite children to paint with water. You can use paintbrushes, rollers, sponges, stamps, mops, or plungers. Then you are able to watch the water evaporate. Encourage children to practice fine motor skills by asking questions like“ Can you make straight lines? Zigzags?

Circles? Dots? Letters?” It ' s a fun way to encourage learning and exploration outside!

CHANDA, ARIZONA

My overall favorite activity to do with the children without any materials is old-fashioned tag. Hearing all the laughter that goes on is what makes me love tag so much.

JOSHUA, TEXAS