Fill a container with water up to the midline and put inside small floating objects (i.e. ice molds, fish toys, etc.).
Have the child use the tongs to catch the objects in the water and take them out of the water.
You may want to have some paper towels ready for this activity as it might get a bit wet.
Using the markers or chalk, have the child color a rainbow or any other drawing appropriate to the child on the dry erase board/easel.
Use the squirt bottle to squirt the board/rainbow with water, the water causes the marker/chalk to run a.k.a. melt the rainbow.
Note: this activity would work best outside as it can get quite messy.
On the paper plate, draw a V shape, starting at the edge of the plate and pointing to the center of the plate (once the child cuts this part, it will be used as the fish’s tail). Ask the child to cut the lines (provide assistance as needed) and glue the “triangle” to the paper plate, forming the fish.
Have the child use the water colors to paint the fish, using as many colors as he wishes. Let the child glue a googly eye or draw an eye for the fish using a marker/crayon.
The painting can be done using water colors, tempera paint, markers, and even dot paint. To promote pincer grasp, let the child peel small stickers and decorate the fish with them.
Fill up the spray bottle with water and food coloring.
Have the child grasp the neck of the spray bottle using his/her little finger, ring finger, and thumb.
Have the child put his/her index finger and middle finger on the trigger.
Ask the child to squeeze the trigger and spray the coffee filter/butcher paper to create a colorful picture.
