Water play releases steam; for young children, it can be refreshing or soothing and calming. It also fosters role-playing and critical social skills such as teamwork and sharing. They learn to work with one or more people, take turns, and share the room and accessories with their friends.

Playing with water helps a child’s development, and it’s just as much fun and just as important as playing with sand. They’ll never get bored! This simple activity develops skills in the four main areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.

As the name suggests, water play is play that involves water as well as using tools such as buckets, containers, and toys etc. that allow children to splash, scoop, pour, submerge and explore their senses. Water play in Early Learning settings usually involves a water table or large tub that children can stand around while engaging in their play.