Summer Fun: Make a DIY Sprinkler from a Recycled Soda Bottle
Cool off and get your kids involved in an activity for the afternoon by making your very own sprinkler! This DIY sprinkler made from a recycled soda bottle can actually be made from almost any type of plastic beverage container. So grab an empty milk carton, orange juice carton, or a soda bottle and some tape for backyard fun! Connect with us for more!
- This project does need adult supervision.
Supplies
- 2 Liter Soda Bottle (or similar container)
- Duct Tape
- Knife or other sharp objects
How to make a Sprinkler from a Soda Bottle
- Have an adult poke hole in a line down the sides of the soda bottle with a knife.
- Connect the open end of the bottle to the end of a hose and wrap tightly with duct tape to connect the two together.
- Turn on the hose and wait for the pressure to build up.
- Water sprays out just like a real sprinkler!
Have fun jumping through the spraying water made from a recycled bottle!
Extended Activity Ideas:
- Make the sprinkler part of a backyard obstacle course. Jump through water, pop a water balloon over your head, wade through a kiddie pool, and hop over pool noodles lined up on the grass.
- Experiment with different sizes of bottles. How is the spray different from each size of the bottle? What about smaller and larger holes in your DIY sprinkler?
- Place bath coloring tablets in the bottle before you turn the hose on. What color is the water spraying from your DIY sprinkler?
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