Water Games for Kids: Prepare for Summer Play Dates and Fitness

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Introduction

Summer is just around the corner, and it's the right time to start planning some interesting games in your backyard. In the midst of blistering hot days, a great idea to keep it cool is to plan out some fun water sports for your kids. Also playing conventional games, all the time can be a bit boring for your kid.

Water games don't have to burn your pocket and can be arranged with minimal supplies. However, they require you to get a little creative and make the best use of the supplies already available at home. All you would need are things such as ropes, a sponge, and some water balloons. The only hard part is the execution. If you have some space in the backyard or a garden, then you are pretty sorted.

Creative & Fun Water Games for Kids

Your search for exciting yet executable water games is over. Here is a list of some highly amusing water games for your kids that you can also be a part of.

• Water Balloon Relay

Water balloon relay, just like a conventional relay race would require you to divide all the kids playing into two different teams with equal members. On the starting line, keep a bucket full of balloons. Towards the ending line, keep two chairs each for one team. The race will start with one person from each team picking up a balloon and marching toward the ending line.

Each kid will have to sit on their respective chairs and burst the balloon by sitting on it. Once the balloon bursts, they have to run back to the starting line and give the tag to their other team member. The whole process will be repeated until all the members of each team have taken their turns. The team who finishes the whole process first will be the winner.

• Making Ice Molds

If you're looking for an easy excavating game in summer, then this one's for you. To do this, you would need to put small toys into a big container and put water into it. Now, the next step is to let the container sit in the freezer. After some time, you will see that the toys have frozen in the refrigerator. Carefully take out each of the toys separately with the help of a knife. Now give a non-sharp tool like a paintbrush or a spoon to your kid and tell them to find a specific toy out of the many that have been frozen.

• Water Jumps

There is so much that you can do with a simple jumping rope at home. This is a game that requires a simple jumping rope and a glass of water that will be given to each kid playing. Two people will be spinning. The rope and the kid playing will have to hold a glass of water while jumping at least 10 times. After everyone has taken their turn, the kid with the most amount of water left in their cup eventually wins. This is a game of balance and concentration.

• Sponge Ball Game

Sponge balls are a great way to have a total blast while also keeping it safe. Also, one can easily make these balls at home and the filling process is also pretty simple as one has to just put them in the bucket of water and let the ball absorb some water before using it again. To play this game, divide all the players into two teams. Each team will have two buckets placed in front of them filled with water. Turn-wise, one team will aim for the bucket of the opponent's team. In the end, the team that can successfully throw the sponge balls into the opponent's team in the bigger number wins.

• Pond Game

If you're looking for a simple water game for your toddler that doesn't come with a lot of rules and hassle, then this one might be just what you need. All you have to do is prepare a small plastic pool and fill it with water. Add some bubble solution and bring plastic toys and vegetables along with plastic fish from your kid's toy sets. Put it all in the water and let your kid play and wash the vegetables while fishing and doing other activities simultaneously. It's a great recreational and fun activity for children under five years old.

• Sprinkler Dancer Party

Yet, another simple way to welcome summer and play interesting sports games is by setting up a sprinkler in your garden. Turn on the sprinkler, play some good music and let your kid dance under the sprinkler. Also, arrange for some good food and drinks. To make it more interesting, play a simple game like calling out the name of an animal and asking each kid to act and sound like that same animal while still being under the sprinkler. Adults may also accompany kids to this dance party and make it more fun.

Conclusion

Summer is a great time to get creative with games and sports activities. Water games not only provide relief from the hot summer days but are a deviation from the conventional games that children play from time to time. Parents can integrate stuff like balloons, sponges, ice cubes, and so much more to make these games highly interactive.