Soapy Sponges!

This was a big hit and super easy. I have been waiting to do this one for a while, and this week we finally had some weather warm enough to do it outside. I partially filled a small bin (their old baby tub) and added some dish soap (I imagine that you could use bath bubble soap or some other sensitive soap instead). I purchased a set of 4 sponges from the dollar store. They were kid sponges so they were a little softer, more colorful, and two were shaped like animals. Bottom line: it was a very cheap activity.

I set the bin down and demonstrated how to squeeze the water and bubbles out. Then they got to work. I refilled the tub once from all the sloshing and squeezing. They even scrubbed the patio a little for me. In the end, Abby dumped the remaining water and suds all over herself.

Quick thoughts:

• So easy. The trickest part is coming back inside, but we just took clothes off inside the door and put them straight into the laundry room. 
• Good finger and wrist work out - the squeezing is great for that. 
• I love that the more they squeeze and play the more bubbles and suds. It makes it way more fun. I think it would also be fun to add food coloring to the bubbles.