Water Beads

[thetoddlerwhisper]

has anyone used the waterbeads with toddlers/preschool? i saw some sensory ideas with them online today and questioned it. did it work ok for you? http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/0...f-water-beads/ http://www.teachpreschool.org/wp-con...l-Fish-109.jpg

[williams2008]

has anyone used the waterbeads with toddlers/preschool? i saw some sensory ideas with them online today and questioned it. did it work ok for you? http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/0...f-water-beads/ http://www.teachpreschool.org/wp-con...l-Fish-109.jpg

I use them and the kids love them! I found them at Walmart.

[thetoddlerwhisper]

do u have any mouthers in your group im worried about asd dcb and my other chewer

[williams2008]

do u have any mouthers in your group im worried about asd dcb and my other chewer

When I first introduced the kids to them I had a couple 2 year olds that tried to put them in their mouth, so I only let my 3 year olds play with them.

[thetoddlerwhisper]

When I first introduced the kids to them I had a couple 2 year olds that tried to put them in their mouth, so I only let my 3 year olds play with them.

k i might treat them like i do playdough and use same rules. sorry to ask a bazillion questions but how do you store them?

[williams2008]

I keep them in a plastic storage container with enough water in them to cover the beads. When I store them like that they normally last about a month because I keep adding fresh water to them to keep them hydrated.

[thetoddlerwhisper]

I keep them in a plastic storage container with enough water in them to cover the beads. When I store them like that they normally last about a month because I keep adding fresh water to them to keep them hydrated.

sounds good to me thanks you!

[williams2008]

You are very welcome!

[Stepping]

I've used them but I read somewhere that they are highly toxic so I maintained constant supervision throughout. Just in case.

They enjoyed using them but I was a little stressed so probably won't use them again. I saw Pinterest pin once where someone used the tapioca balls used in bubble drinks but I can't find it. They have a similar texture but not as much variety in the colors.

[thetoddlerwhisper]

I've used them but I read somewhere that they are highly toxic so I maintained constant supervision throughout. Just in case.

They enjoyed using them but I was a little stressed so probably won't use them again. I saw Pinterest pin once where someone used the tapioca balls used in bubble drinks but I can't find it. They have a similar texture but not as much variety in the colors.

what are tapioca bubbles?

[Blackcat31]

Here are a couple other threads about these. I love them! I make glow in the dark ones and the kids LOVE them! I use them for all ages (supervised of course) and we use them outside in the splash pool. I've even used them in discovery bottles.

https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=water+beads

https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62746

[Lyss]

We use them a lot! I get mine at the dollar tree and walmart and store them in an old coffee container that I keep refreshing the water for a few weeks until they start to deteriorate and we have a squishing party The kids love them. My younger kids use them at 18mos or so but I keep a close eye and by 2 they are pros,

I have a friend who LOVES these edible ones for her daughter but I've never tried them http://www.funathomewithkids.com/201...ini-water.html

[thetoddlerwhisper]

We use them a lot! I get mine at the dollar tree and walmart and store them in an old coffee container that I keep refreshing the water for a few weeks until they start to deteriorate and we have a squishing party The kids love them. My younger kids use them at 18mos or so but I keep a close eye and by 2 they are pros,

I have a friend who LOVES these edible ones for her daughter but I've never tried them http://www.funathomewithkids.com/201...ini-water.html

edible sounds good for my chewers

[Angelsj]

Mouthers will eat them. They will not harm them in small amounts, but you will want to watch carefully.

We do not save them beyond a week or so; they just get yucky.

The kids will "squash" them. They will also throw them around if you let them (they bounce.)

Other than that, we have a good time with them, but throw them away when they begin to stink/get dirty/kids get bored...etc.

[snbauser]

My kids love them. I don't usually save them more than a week or two because they start to smell.