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Get ready for a list of fun DIY water play ideas for kids! What better way for your kids to have fun and cool off in the hot summer weather than with water play?
Constantly buying new toys and games can be expensive, so I’ve created a list of easy and fun DIY water play activities for kids you can make at home using items you already have or with a few cheap supplies.
SUMMER WATERPLAY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Here is a list of some fun DIY waterplay activities, simple games and fun that you can do at home in the garden, so your kids can have plenty of fun in the summer weather.
How to Make Homemade Giant Bubbles that will Blow your Mind
Have fun with your kids trying to make the biggest bubbles ever with this easy recipe from Happy Hooligans.
HOW TO MAKE WATER BALLOON PIÑATAS
Water balloon piñatas, brilliant for some summer afternoon fun or an outdoor summer kids' party.
Painting with Water Balloons & Kid's Co-op Link Party 11
Duck, Duck, Splash Summer Children’s Game
How about a watery version of Duck, Duck, Go? Introducing... Duck, Duck, Splash!
How to build a HUGE Slip N Slide. Fun for ALL AGES!
Who's for a game of giant slip and slide?!
Magic Paint
Possibly the most genius outdoor kids' waterplay idea ever!
How to Make Bubble Snakes - Bubble Science for Kids
This idea will have kids bubbling over with excitement! And you will love how simple it is.
Fill the Bucket Outdoor Water Game
A game of buckets and sponges that will keep kids giggling and entertained for ages.
Colored Water Play | There's Just One Mommy
Fancy getting a little scientific? This coloured waterplay game is bound to please.
Ice play (coloured ice eggs with balloons, frozen toys and ice links)
These ice eggs make for a super cool way to cope with hot summer days in the garden having fun.
Ice Block Treasure Hunt
This idea is so clever, you get to use toys the kids already own and keep them cool with ice.
Soap boat races
Well, this is one way to get your kids using soap!!
Water Gun Painting Art Project
Now this could get messy and the kids could end up painting themselves, but I love the idea of it!
Kitchen Play Water Table
There are some brilliant kids' Outdoor play water tables for kids that you can buy, but here's a great way of making one from stuff you have in your kitchen.
I hope you and your kids love at least one of the water play activities in the roundup above.
Want more ideas for keeping the kids occupied and having fun this summer? Take a look at our post on Summer Vacation Projects for Kids.
Luci is the founder of Mums Make Lists (Est. 2011). Over the last decade or so, she has used her experience as a mum to create useful guides to organising family life. During that time, she has found the most joy in creating lists of ideas and inspiration to make it easier for busy parents to plan and host kids’ parties and find great gifts. Read more.
Ali Gilbert
Thursday 11th of June 2015
Cute ideas! I especially want to try the Koosh sponge balls! Thanks for linking up on #ToddlerFunFriday
Verily Victoria Vocalises
Saturday 6th of June 2015
What fantastic ideas - all of them! I particularly like the bubble snake! Fab! Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo x
Ashley Beolens
Saturday 6th of June 2015
What a great set of ideas, now I have loads of ideas for when it finally warms up a little more.
Natasha@ Anxious Toddlers
Friday 5th of June 2015
This are some great ideas! pinning on my toddler summer time board!
Mummy Fever
Friday 5th of June 2015
We love water play - there are some great ideas here :) #PoCoLo