Puddle Jumping Sensory Safari
Embracing rainy weather by dressing appropriately and exploring puddles, focusing on the sensory feedback of splashing and the sound of water.
- Takes
- 30–45 min
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 2–3
- Mess
- Messy
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Ensure the child is fully dressed in waterproof gear.
- 2Locate several safe puddles (avoiding deep or fast-moving water).
- 3Model exaggerated stomping and splashing, encouraging the child to join in.
- 4Point out the ripples and discuss how the water moves when they jump.
What they're practising
- Physical exertion and balance
- Joyful exploration of environment
- Sensory input (water, sound, cold)
- Weather awareness