DIY Sponge Water Bombs

We made the best of the summer sunshine today by making sponge water bombs to use for a huge family water fight. It was so much fun! It takes 2 minutes to make these simple DIY water bombs and all you need is a pack of sponges and some elastic bands. 


How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.
Are you looking for more summer activities? Take a look at our water pistol painting, nature paintbrushes and our ice fish play



You will need:



  • A pack of sponges
  • Elastic bands

How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.




How to make sponge water bombs



Cut each of the sponges into 8 equal strips.

How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.

Bunch the sponge strips together and place an elastic band around the middle.

How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.

Put them in a bowl of water and get ready to get wet!

How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.

Harry loved this activity and he couldn't wait to soak us all.  Daisy had fun too but she was more interested in using the sponges to clean our garden toys! 

How to make DIY sponge water bombs.  Summer activity ideas for kids.

Harry: Age 4
Daisy: Age 2
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