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Funnel and Fill

Work with your child to transfer water from bottle to bottle in this fun activity.

Funnel and Fill

Time

  • 20 to 30 minutes

Materials

  • Several small funnels
  • Plastic bottles
  • Water

Directions

Set out an array of small funnels, cups, and plastic bottles and work together to transfer the water from one bottle to another.

Extensions

  • Pretend you are both making chocolate milk, medicine for a sick doll, or bottles of soda.
  • Add plastic tubing that will fit around the point of the funnel and carry the water directly into the container.
  • Have a pretend tea party together.
  • Mix batches of colored water using food coloring.

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