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Cool Water Squirter Math Game – Summer STEM Activity

By Jen

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The weather has been hot, hot, hot this summer. We are always looking for fun ways to keep cool outside. We don’t want to simply hide away inside when the weather turns hot…instead we want to find ways to safely enjoy ourselves and might as well squeeze in some summer learning too. That’s what makes this a great summer STEM activity for the kids!summer stem activity for kids water squirter math game featured image

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There are plenty of ways to play with water and keep cool…even if you don’t have a pool. On a hot summer day, the kids can get pretty tired and sweaty. So, we created a super silly water squirter math game to play in the backyard. I love finding ways to combine playing, learning and getting outdoors.

This game is totally flexible and can be made more challenging for older kids. Simply increase the difficulty in the math questions being asked. Grab the spray bottles and get ready to have some fun!

Water Squirter Math Game for Kids

6 toilet paper rolls
clear packing tape
colourful markers
water squirters/spray bottles and water
table
scrap paper or chalk 

First, collect and decorate 6 toilet paper rolls for each participant…you could totally use more toilet paper rolls, depending on how many questions you want to ask. The kids can decorate the roll however they like. This is just a little creative crafting part of the game. After the paper rolls are decorated it’s time to wrap the rolls with clear packing tape….this will make the rolls waterproof.water game rolls

Next, line up the rolls on a couple of outdoor tables and fill the water squirters. We use water sprayers that are typically used to mist plants. When you adjust the sprayer, they shoot a straight stream of water…I’m not a huge fan of water guns. A good tip when you’re working with water squirters is to label them. Labelling the sprayers means the bottles are only used for water – no one adds anything else to the bottles. Better safe than sorry.water squirter math game

How do you play the water squirter math game?

The kids take turns answering simple math questions, that you ask them. I asked my eldest daughter multiplication questions and my younger daughter addition questions.

For instance,
2 x 3 = 6
14 + 9 = 23

If the girls answered correctly, they’d win a point and try and spray down one of their own toilet paper rolls. If they answered incorrectly, their opponent could spray them. The first one to knock over all of their toilet paper rolls wins the game.  Get the answer correct = score a point. Get the answer incorrect = get sprayed!outdoor chalkboard

Let the kids work the answers out on an outdoor chalkboard…you could have scrap paper available or let them use sidewalk chalk to work out the answers. 

In the end, the game might digress into a full-on water fight… which is always a great way to stay cool and have some fun. The kids will be looking forward to giving this game a try again and again…all summer long. Water Squirter Math Game for Kids


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  1. Kierna says

    July 19, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Looks like a perfect way to cool off.

  2. Cat (Yellow Days) says

    July 20, 2013 at 7:24 am

    That looks great fun. Thanks for linking up to our Parenting Pin-it Party.

  3. Coombemill says

    July 20, 2013 at 7:41 am

    A perfect example of how to make learning fun! Don’t forget to link back at Country Kids

  4. Mary Catherine says

    July 21, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this at Stress-Free Sunday last week. I know my son would LOVE your water squirter math game! In fact, it’s on our list of things to try before summer is over. I’m featuring this post today! 🙂

  5. Deceptively Educational says

    July 21, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I cannot even tell you how much my son would enjoy this! Thank you for coming up (and sharing) with such a great way to enjoy the summer sun while keeping math skills sharp! I’m featuring this tomorrow at the After School Linky Party. Stop by to check it out and share more of your amazing ideas!

    • Jen says

      July 21, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks so much. It really is a lot of fun! I’ll be sure to stop by.

  6. Rachael says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Thanks for featuring our hopscotch! The kids are loving it….they’ve been out there every day!

  7. Pauline, Lessons Learnt Journal says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Love the water squirter math game (and the water fight afterwards). Just lovely! Thank you for sharing it at the Kids CoOp. So thrilled to be featuring this post as part of invitations to play with water roundup. xo Pauline

  8. Hannah @ Making Boys Men says

    August 1, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Love it, we have plenty of spray bottles and I like how you got a bit of learning in their too.

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