# Give toy dishes a bath

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Set out a bowl of lightly soapy water and let your child wash toy dishes with a sponge, then rinse and dry them on a towel\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 3–5 years
- Duration: 20 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Toys
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Washing and drying real\-feeling dishes builds independence and careful, purposeful hand movements\.

## Benefit

Cleaning

## Materials

- Toy dishes
- Bowl of water
- Sponge
- Towel

## Safety note

Stay nearby around water and keep just a little in the bowl\.