Toy Wash Station
Turn a bowl of water into a purposeful pretend job for washable toys.
Sensory
1–7 years
15–30 min
Active
Some mess
At home
What you need
- Washable toys
- Bowl or tub
- Towel
- Spoon or small brush
Setup
- Place a towel under the bowl
- Add a small amount of water
- Choose toys that can safely get wet
Play prompts
- Which toy needs a wash first?
- Can you dry them in a line?
- Who is working at the wash station?
Ways to change it up
- Use two tubs for wash and rinse
- Add bubbles if the child is past mouthing stage
Safety notes
- Stay close whenever water is in use
- Empty the tub as soon as play ends
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