Using Guttering Water Play

Early years resources also stocks a range of sand and water play equipment that complements this selection.

Using guttering water play.

Provided the pond water is deep enough to accommodate the rainwater it is a practical idea to use. The gutters size also allowed for several children to have access at one time and seemed to inherently stimulate cooperative play. Instead of directing water by attaching downspouts to water drums you can redirect the water from your downspout to your pond. Here s a fun and easy way to add a running water play space to your backyard.

We bought end caps for one of the gutter sections so that it would stay filled with water. A great value resource to add to your water play provision. Really strong velcro works a treat for attaching the guttering to a range of places. Jul 29 2012 using gutter for water play irresistible ideas for play based learning amy i want gutters.

The guttering works well in miniature play zones. Our water play accessories and equipment is suitable for use at home in schools nurseries and child care providers. 1 3 days. Guttering links play to the real world.

I found some great ideas for rain gutter play at teach preschool and little illuminations. Children will have fun using these channels to construct their own play opportunities. You ll want to make sure that your river runs down hill. All you need is two plastic tubs ours are under the bed boxes and a section of plastic rain gutter.

This is so simple to set up. Guttering and water go together like toast and marmite. Pack of 6 size. I find it hard to believe that this essential play resource is a necessary part of a house draining water away from the roof.

Cut the guttering to the desired length using a saw and don t forget to sand down any rough edges. We cut the gutter into 3 sections and made a double waterfall. Now enjoy as your children play happily engaged and making deep connections in their learning. Bringing buckets to each other watching friends fill containers the challenge of carrying a container of water pouring and trying a friend s technique led to sharing talking and laughter.

Includes 6 lengths of guttering and 3 connectors. This matters if you are short of space. It made a great place to play with toy sharks. Also in this water play category we have waterway towers water channels transparent tubing and guttering.