# Splash in a shallow tub together

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

Set a shallow tub of water outside with two cups and a few big bath toys\. Sit two children on either side, show them how to fill a cup and pour it into their friend's cup, then swap who pours\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 20 min
- Location: Outside
- Category: Playdates
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Pouring into a friend's cup and getting a pour back turns water play into a first game of giving and receiving\.

## Benefit

Sharing

## Materials

- Shallow tub
- Water
- Plastic cups
- Big bath toys

## Safety note

Never leave a child alone near water\. Keep the water only a couple of inches deep, use toys bigger than a toilet\-paper tube, and stay within arm's reach of both children\.