Sink Float Test
Test safe household items in water and guess whether they will sink or float.
Sensory
2–8 years
15–30 min
Calm
Some mess
At home
What you need
- Bowl of water
- Towel
- Safe test objects
- Two bowls for sorting
Setup
- Place water on a towel
- Choose five safe objects
- Make a sink side and a float side
Play prompts
- What do you think will happen?
- Was your guess right?
- Why might this one float?
Ways to change it up
- Try natural objects outside
- Draw results for older kids
- Use bath toys for younger children
Safety notes
- Stay within arm's reach around water
- Keep electronic, sharp, and tiny objects out of play
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