Pouring & Measuring Station
Cups, funnels, and jugs of water or rice for open-ended pouring practice that introduces volume and capacity.
Thinking
2–5 years
10–25 min
Calm
Some mess
At home
What you need
- A tub or tray
- Water or dry rice
- Cups and jugs of different sizes
- A funnel
Setup
- Set a tray or tub on the floor or an easy-clean table
- Fill one jug with water or rice
- Lay out empty cups and jugs of different sizes plus a funnel
Play prompts
- Which cup do you think holds the most?
- How many small cups fill up the big jug?
- Can you pour without spilling using the funnel?
Ways to change it up
- Add food colouring to the water for a rainbow pouring station
- Use rice or dried pasta instead of water for a drier, reusable version
Safety notes
- Supervise closely with water around toddlers
- Dry rice or pasta is a choking hazard for children who still mouth objects
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