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Sponge Soaker Balls – Summer Water Activity + Video

Jun 22, 2017 · 16 Comments

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If you are looking for a cheap way to keep the kids entertained this summer you have come to the right place! We absolutely love to make these Sponge Soaker Balls and the best part is that the kids make them on their own. Obviously, I supervise but they do all the cutting and putting together.  It’s a great way for them to be creative and mix and match colors, also perfect for refreshing summer water activity.

Sponge Soaker Balls

In the end, a huge water fight erupts and in this Arizona heat, there is no better way to cool off than to play in the water. Special treat for after playing, you can make Summertime Flip Flop Cookies!

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Sponge Soaker Balls

What you need

Sponge Soaker Balls - Summer Kids Water Activity and DIY

6-8 Sponges, multi-color
Cotton String
Scissors

How to make Sponge Soaker Balls

Sponge Soaker Balls

Cut each sponge lengthwise into 4 pieces.

Take 4 sponge pieces and lay them side by side and stack 4 more directly on top of them. Take a piece of string and tie around all the sponge pieces. Make sure to pull the string very tight and knot it. Cut off the excess string.

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Dip your Sponge Soaker Balls into buckets of water and have a great water fight.

Sponge Soaker Balls

Related: 60 Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids

Sponge Soaker Balls

Sponge Soaker Balls

Course: Kids Craft
Cuisine: Craft
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Super simple and fun summertime water activity for kids of all ages.

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What You Need

  • 6-8 Sponges multi-color
  • Cotton String
  • Scissors

Directions

  1. Cut each sponge lengthwise into 4 pieces.
  2. Take 4 sponge pieces and lay them side by side and stack 4 more directly on top of them.
  3. Take a piece of string and tie around all the sponge pieces. Make sure to pull the string very tight and knot it. Cut off the excess string.
  4. Dip in buckets of water and have a great water fight.

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Kids DIY, Spring, Summer kids activity, kids toys, sponges, Summer, summer fun, Water Activity

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    April 20, 2018 at 11:56 am

    Oh my goodness – my girls would LOVE this once summer hits!! What a fun and refreshing way to spend an afternoon!

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  2. Pa says

    April 21, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Now this is something for young moms to do with their kids and have a fun family time doing it.

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  3. Elizabeth O says

    April 21, 2018 at 11:51 am

    What a super idea this is, really a creative idea. This is definitely one to save for the littles to enjoy in the summer (and maybe the odd adult too lol)

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  4. Vanessa Delia says

    April 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I love how fun and simple this craft is. The kids are really going to love this one!

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  5. Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers says

    April 21, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    I am going to have to make these for my kids this summer. I’ve even heard that you can put ice in the water to cool them off even more. They love playing various water games or going to the swimming pool to cool off.

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  6. Holly says

    April 21, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    Wow..what a great craft idea. I love this. I totally want to try it out too.

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  7. Hey Sharonoox says

    April 21, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    This is such a brilliant idea! I’m going to make this for my kid to play with his friends this summer. I know it’s going to be a big hit!

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  8. Ashley says

    April 21, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Hahaha, how fun!! We would have had so much fun with these as a kid.

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  9. Lindsay says

    April 21, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Such a clever activity idea when the kids get bored and antsy this summer! I really think this is an achievable and fun project. Thanks for the great idea.

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  10. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    April 22, 2018 at 12:29 am

    I think this is better than water balloons. Easier to make and reusable. Sure makes for hours of fun!

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  11. Jennifer Prince says

    April 22, 2018 at 6:59 am

    Oh my goodness! This is such a fun, colorful, easy idea. And so much better than water balloons b/c they won’t hurt and you don’t get completely soaked.

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  12. Janella Panchamsingh says

    April 22, 2018 at 7:08 am

    My kids would love this, they spend countless hours playing in water outside during the summer and this would be so much fun for them

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  13. Esme Sy says

    April 23, 2018 at 2:13 am

    Summer’s here for our part and this is going to be a perfect compliment for our upcoming water activities. I’m going to take a look at more of your activities for the kids!

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  14. Miljana says

    April 30, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I thinks it’s great! Thanks for the idea. We were actually playing with sponges today, but will try this for sure. 🙂

    Reply

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