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The Best DIY Water-Play Ideas for Kids

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The Best DIY Water-Play Ideas for Kids

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Paint with water

It’s a classic for a reason. Hand the kids paintbrushes of any size, and even rollers if you have some on hand. Fill up a bucket or clean paint tray with water and let them go to town. Kids can paint a fence, outside table, even the house! The water will make the surface change color temporarily while it’s wet, and will quickly dry in the sunshine.   

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