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Bathtub Boat Races

1–5 years10–25 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Sponges or corksToothpicks and paper for sailsBathtub with water

#Steps

1Make simple boats from sponges with paper sails
2Float boats in the bathtub
3Blow gently to race them across
4See whose boat wins

Why it works

Engineering combined with water play and breath control.

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Never leave child unattended in bath.

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