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Outdoor Fun for Kids: Sponge Balls

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Make a splash with fun sponge balls. These super-soakers are easy-to-make and perfect for kids to play with in the pool or backyard.

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Dunk sponge balls in water for outdoor fun

Project Overview

Skill Level

Beginner

Estimated Time

Few hours

Estimated Cost

$$$$$

Tools and Materials

Tools

  • Scissors

Materials

  • 2 Large O-Cel-O Sponges in different colors, #188431
  • 200' Multicolor Poly Dazzle Twine, #158880

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Instructions

Step 1

Cut up two sponges using scissors (we used two different-colored sponges). Cut crosswise into short pieces, about an inch wide. Then cut each piece in half the long way to make a thin strip. You can experiment with cutting the sponges to different length and widths and make different sized balls.

Step 2

Gather four pieces of each colored sponge together and tie in the middle with twine. Pull the twine tight so that the sponge pieces form into a ball. Knot the twine tight.

Step 3

Grab a bucket full of water or find a pool. Dunk the sponges in water and throw to a friend for a splashing game of catch.