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The Best DIY Water-Play Ideas for Kids

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The Best DIY Water-Play Ideas for Kids

small raft made out of sticks with a yellow leaf on top acting as a sail
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Build a stick raft

Head out into the yard, go on a walk or make a trip to the park to gather small sticks. Using string or another implement of your choice, connect the sticks together to form a small raft (you can construct a sail out of paper or leaves if you want to take the project further). Will your raft float? Time to find out! Fill a tub or kiddie pool with water (or walk to a nearby stream or lake), toss in your boat and see what happens. If it doesn’t float, challenge you child to think about why, make any necessary changes and try again. 

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