Flower Float

Activity

Put water in a wide, shallow container. Float flowers in the water. Point to each of the flowers and say what color it is. Then tell baby to point to a flower and ask them to pick it up.

Helps baby develop language to learn about different colors and promotes sensory play.

Related Milestones

Continues to produce speech-like babbling

16-18 Months

Repeats words overheard in conversation

16-18 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to locate objects you are pointing to (13-18 months)

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (13-18 months)

Enjoys various textures, such as grass or sand, after multiple exposures (13-18 months)

Benefits of Water Play for Children

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