Water play gives many opportunities to develop fine and gross motor skills across age ranges. Children will increase their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through actions like pouring, squirting, stirring while learning about temperatures, substances and observation. Water can also spark energy and be calming.

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Streamsides are great places for fun

Water can be brought in...

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There are numerous opportunities for learning by the water
Photo by Coreen Weilminster

Interactions with aquatic life create lasting memories
Photo by Coreen Weilminster

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