Using Guttering Water Play

All you need is two plastic tubs ours are under the bed boxes and a section of plastic rain gutter.

Using guttering water 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. I find it hard to believe that this essential play resource is a necessary part of a house draining water away from the roof. Diverting water to patio ponds is one of the best practical rain gutter ideas.

The guttering works well in miniature play zones. Also in this water play category we have waterway towers water channels transparent tubing and guttering. This is so simple to set up. Jul 29 2012 using gutter for water play irresistible ideas for play based learning amy i want gutters.

A great value resource to add to your water play provision. It leads to questions about where water goes and an exploration of holes and drains. We cut the gutter into 3 sections and made a double waterfall. The gutters size also allowed for several children to have access at one time and seemed to inherently stimulate cooperative play.

Cut the guttering to the desired length using a saw and don t forget to sand down any rough edges. I found some great ideas for rain gutter play at teach preschool and little illuminations. Now enjoy as your children play happily engaged and making deep connections in their learning. We bought end caps for one of the gutter sections so that it would stay filled with water.

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. This matters if you are short of space. Here s an example of a water wall created on a gate. Really strong velcro works a treat for attaching the guttering to a range of places.

Pack of 6 size. It made a great place to play with toy sharks. 1 3 days. Our water play accessories and equipment is suitable for use at home in schools nurseries and child care providers.

Includes 6 lengths of guttering and 3 connectors. Provided the pond water is deep enough to accommodate the rainwater it is a practical idea to use. Guttering links play to the real world. Guttering and water go together like toast and marmite.