This weekend, we had some fun with a trip to Home Depot and some back yard projects!
We bought a 10 ft. length of black plastic drain pipe for $5.95 and used zip ties to attach it to our play set:
I saw this idea in Family Fun magazine (many issues ago – can’t remember which one!). Â The boys thought it was great! Â They put balls down it and watched them come out the other end. Â They talked through it and banged on it – it makes really interesting sounds. Â They also tried pouring water down the tube with a cup, and then Dad set up the hose to send a constant stream of water down it. Â Lots of fun!
We also bought a 10 ft. section of vinyl rain gutter.  I found some great ideas for rain gutter play at Teach Preschool and Little Illuminations.
We cut the gutter into 3 sections and made a double waterfall:
We bought end caps for one of the gutter sections so that it would stay filled with water. Â It made a great place to play with toy sharks!
Today, we brought the gutter pieces inside and made them ramps for hot wheels cars. Â They worked great! Â We used two sections to make a ramp, and it gave the cars enough speed that they kept going across the carpet. Â The boys tested our various cars to see which ones would travel the farthest.
I’m thinking that rain gutters are just about as versatile as pool noodles! Â Do you have any more ideas for ways to play with rain gutters?
3 Comments
Liz Yow Aug 19, 2012
Love your ideas! So cool! :-)
Ellen Aug 6, 2013
You're a genius! I love your blog. I have 3 little boys, and I'm always looking for cheap outdoor fun for them. Thank you for sharing!
Emma @ P is for Preschooler May 25, 2014
My 5-year-old would love to come and play at your house! lol! :)
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