N2-4BGPF009 | Tiny Turbo Wash: Build a Mini Car Wash Station
By Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar and Riddhi Chincholikar
Bobby’s Big Car Wash Rhymes.pdf
In this hands-on activity, children create their own mini car wash station using household items. This immersive play experience fosters creativity, problem-solving, and motor skills while making car washing an exciting pretend-play adventure!
- Use a shoebox or plastic container as the base of the car wash station.
- Attach strips of sponge or yarn inside the box to act as “scrubbers.”
- Add small cups or spray bottles filled with water for rinsing.
- Place toy cars in soapy water, scrub them with small brushes, and rinse them through the car wash station.
- Dry the cars using a towel or tissue and enjoy the freshly cleaned vehicles!
- Encourages imaginative and pretend play.
- Enhances fine motor skills through scrubbing, pouring, and squeezing.
- Introduces basic engineering concepts by building a functional car wash.
- Promotes responsibility and cleanliness in a fun way.
- Provides a multi-sensory experience with textures and water play.
- Use different textures like sponges, tissue paper, or felt for a realistic effect.
- Add toy figurines or play money to turn it into a pretend car wash business.
- Use a battery-operated fan or mini blow dryer to create a “drying station.”
- Experiment with foamy soap or bubbles for added fun.
- Play car wash-themed music to enhance the experience.
- Shoebox or plastic container
- Sponges or yarn strips
- Small spray bottles or cups of water
- Toy cars
- Small brushes (toothbrushes work well)
- Towel or tissues for drying
- Dish soap for bubbles (optional)
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