Recommend for:
Cognitive,
Fine Motor,
Baby,
Toddler,
Categories:
Baby Play,Sensory
Summary:
Your baby will be fascinated with the “Rainmaker” activity. It will also help develop their cognitive and fine motor skills.
Materials
- Kitchen colander
- Jug
- Large container
A 2-litre plastic soft drink bottle or a milk carton with holes punched in are great homemade colanders.
- Encourage your baby to reach out and touch the water.
- Show them how to cut off the flow by pressing with their hands.
- Introduce some colour to this activity by adding some food colouring to the water.
- Use other tools, such as funnels, to allow your baby to experience different flows of water.