Ages 3–5
Sponge Squeeze and Pour
Move a little water between cups with a damp sponge.
GET READY
A simple setup
Place a small amount of water in a shallow tray with a damp sponge and two cups.
Try it together
- 1
Put a small amount of water in a shallow tray.
- 2
Squeeze a damp sponge from one cup into another.
- 3
Compare how full the cups look.
Adult guidance
A GROWN-UP PROMPT
“Which cup has more water now?”
A note for grown-ups
- Stay beside the child throughout water play and empty the tray when play is over.
Simple adaptations
- Use one cup and a large sponge with a small amount of water; focus on squeezing and pouring before comparing amounts.