Mini Car Wash

• DOMAIN(S)

  Approaches to Play and Learning (APL)
• INDICATOR(S)

  APL4.3a
• AGE GROUP(S)

  36-48 months

Create a mini car wash for small vehicles in the classroom. You need a one-gallon milk jug, duct tape, yellow sponges, water, child-safe baby shampoo and small spray bottles. Cut the milk jug in half and discard the top, using the bottom half for the car wash. Create an “entrance” by cutting a large opening in one side. Put duct tape around the cut edge of the opening to prevent sharp edges. Now cut yellow sponges lengthwise into pieces. Attach and hang them in the “entrance” to the car wash. Put a small amount of child-safe baby shampoo in a small plastic container such as a yogurt cup. Use small pieces of sponge for washcloths. Fill several small spray bottles with water to mist the vehicles. Add small plastic people and cars and trucks. Place this activity in a large, clear plastic container or in the sensory table. The children can name the car wash and take turns washing vehicles. 

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