Activities/Healthy Hydration Habit

Age Range

4-16 years old

Duration

15 minutes

Difficulty Level

⭐

Healthy Hydration Habit

Drink adequate water daily

Health0

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

3-4 cups

$5-12

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon Prime

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

1-2 bottles

$2-4

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Grocery store baking aisle, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

1 poster board + 1 sheet stickers

$3-7

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Michaels, Staples, Amazon Prime

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

1 pitcher

$4-10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Amazon Prime, Bed Bath & Beyond

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

4-5 bowls

Free-$5

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinets (repurpose), Dollar Tree, Target

Common Questions

Troubleshooting

Preparation

Ensure enough time to complete the activity

Prepare required materials and tools

Choose appropriate environment and venue

Safety Tips

Please ensure activities are conducted under adult supervision and pay attention to safety.

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

3-4 cups

$5-12

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon Prime

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

1-2 bottles

$2-4

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Grocery store baking aisle, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

1 poster board + 1 sheet stickers

$3-7

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Michaels, Staples, Amazon Prime

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

1 pitcher

$4-10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Amazon Prime, Bed Bath & Beyond

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

4-5 bowls

Free-$5

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinets (repurpose), Dollar Tree, Target

Troubleshooting

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

3-4 cups

$5-12

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon Prime

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

1-2 bottles

$2-4

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Grocery store baking aisle, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

1 poster board + 1 sheet stickers

$3-7

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Michaels, Staples, Amazon Prime

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

1 pitcher

$4-10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, Amazon Prime, Bed Bath & Beyond

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

4-5 bowls

Free-$5

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinets (repurpose), Dollar Tree, Target

Troubleshooting

Healthy Hydration Habit

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

Common Questions

QWhat age is this activity best for?

QMy kid refuses to drink plain water. How do I make it more appealing?

QHow often should we practice this as a family activity?

QWhat if we don't have fancy cups or props?

QWill this actually improve my child's focus and energy at school?

Troubleshooting

My child keeps forgetting to drink water throughout the day and only remembers when they're already thirsty.

My 5-year-old refuses plain water and only wants juice or sugary drinks; we're struggling with the healthy hydration switch.

We're always on the go with school, sports, and activities—it's hard to keep track of water intake during the day.

My toddler spills water constantly, and I'm worried about messes and won't let them hold the cup unsupervised.

Preparation

Safety Tips

Healthy Hydration Habit

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

Common Questions

QWhat age is this activity best for?

QMy kid refuses to drink plain water. How do I make it more appealing?

QHow often should we practice this as a family activity?

QWhat if we don't have fancy cups or props?

QWill this actually improve my child's focus and energy at school?

Troubleshooting

My child keeps forgetting to drink water throughout the day and only remembers when they're already thirsty.

My 5-year-old refuses plain water and only wants juice or sugary drinks; we're struggling with the healthy hydration switch.

We're always on the go with school, sports, and activities—it's hard to keep track of water intake during the day.

My toddler spills water constantly, and I'm worried about messes and won't let them hold the cup unsupervised.

Preparation

Safety Tips

Healthy Hydration Habit

Materials Needed

Clear Water Bottles or Cups

Food Coloring or Natural Dyes

Chart or Poster Board with Stickers

Infuser Pitcher or Strainer

Small Snack Bowls with Hydrating Foods

Common Questions

QWhat age is this activity best for?

QMy kid refuses to drink plain water. How do I make it more appealing?

QHow often should we practice this as a family activity?

QWhat if we don't have fancy cups or props?

QWill this actually improve my child's focus and energy at school?

Troubleshooting

My child keeps forgetting to drink water throughout the day and only remembers when they're already thirsty.

My 5-year-old refuses plain water and only wants juice or sugary drinks; we're struggling with the healthy hydration switch.

We're always on the go with school, sports, and activities—it's hard to keep track of water intake during the day.

My toddler spills water constantly, and I'm worried about messes and won't let them hold the cup unsupervised.

Preparation

Safety Tips