Mommy trick: you won’t want to forget this key step : drizzle some cheap shampoo over the tarp to make it slippery the kids won’t be able to slide without it! A cheap bottle of shampoo or dish detergent will do the trick! And just like that, you went from mom to professional homemade waterslide maker with just a tarp, shampoo and a garden hose. It helps if the nozzle has a continuous spray setting so that there’s no shortage of water. Hang your garden hose above your tarp (this can be on a tree, clothes line or any object nearby that might do the trick) and choose a light spray setting. Here’s what you’ll do: find a small slope in your yard to place your tarp. For about the cost of an inexpensive camping tarp - you’ll provide your kids with hours of good, old-fashioned 90’s style fun. With DIYs being so popular and on trend these days - there’s really no need to go out and buy one when you can just as easily make your own. If you’re a 90’s kid like I am, chances are you remember having a slip n slide or knew a friend/neighbor that had one. Give your toddler a net and have him/her try to catch the fish in the pool using the net!
Next, fill your pool/water table with water and throw in your foam fish. You can use store-bought bath toys (dollar stores are a treasure chest of inexpensive toys - just make sure they float!) or you can make your own foam shapes.
This one is great for toddlers and young kids alike! With just a few extra materials, your little one is on his way to becoming a Pro fisherman (he’ll give Dad a run for his money)! Here’s what you’ll need: a baby pool / water table or large plastic container (depending on your toddler's age/ability), water, a net, and some foam fish. So have a blast with some awesome (and yet super simple) water activities - just don’t forget the sunscreen! So to help you keep your cool while your kids are home from school/daycare this summer AND to keep your little ones cool at the same time - we’ve put together a list of the top 10 water activities your kids will enjoy while the sun is out.īy adding a few fun water games, creative crafts, and backyard DIYs to your repertoire - you’ll be smooth sailing into serious Cool Mom territory while simultaneously creating great summertime memories with your kiddos. Kids and water the two go together like morning coffee and motherhood (ha ha! - but SO true!).