Using Guttering Water Play

Guttering and water go together like toast and marmite.

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. This is so simple to set up. I found some great ideas for rain gutter play at teach preschool and little illuminations.

Provided the pond water is deep enough to accommodate the rainwater it is a practical idea to use. Diverting water to patio ponds is one of the best practical rain gutter ideas. Here s an example of a water wall created on a gate. 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.

Also in this water play category we have waterway towers water channels transparent tubing and guttering. 1 3 days. A great value resource to add to your water play provision. Cut the guttering to the desired length using a saw and don t forget to sand down any rough edges.

Children will have fun using these channels to construct their own play opportunities. 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.

Jul 29 2012 using gutter for water play irresistible ideas for play based learning amy i want gutters. Pack of 6 size. Early years resources also stocks a range of sand and water play equipment that complements this selection. It made a great place to play with toy sharks.

All you need is two plastic tubs ours are under the bed boxes and a section of plastic rain gutter. We bought end caps for one of the gutter sections so that it would stay filled with water. I find it hard to believe that this essential play resource is a necessary part of a house draining water away from the roof. This matters if you are short of space.

Really strong velcro works a treat for attaching the guttering to a range of places. Now enjoy as your children play happily engaged and making deep connections in their learning. Guttering links play to the real world. You ll want to make sure that your river runs down hill.