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Puddle stomp

Wellies on. Rain's done. Let's go! Make the most of a puddly day with a little splashing adventure.

  • 15 min total
  • Messy fun
  • Ages 2–5*
  • Outdoors
  • Rainy days
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 5 min to get dressed · 8 min to explore · 2 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • Wellies and waterproofs
  • A towel by the door
  • Optional: a stick or a toy boat

Let's begin

Four simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Find a puddle and guess. Is it deep or shallow?

  2. Dip a stick in to check before jumping.

  3. Stomp, splash, then try tiptoeing around the edge.

  4. Drop in a leaf and blow it across like a boat.

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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