Colored water + eyedropper — Indoor pouring station guide

Reach for this when

they need slowing down after a nap or before dinner prep.

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You: Add one drop of food coloring to a half-cup of water (skip tint if they still drink the water). They: Watch the color bloom — no sipping.
You: Set the ice cube tray on the pouring tray and hand them the dropper. They: Squeeze and release — no goal beyond filling holes.
You: Stay within arm's reach; narrate lightly ("drip, drip") or stay quiet. They: Move dropper cup to cup until interest shifts.
You: Pour tray contents into the sink together; wipe the station in thirty seconds. They: Help carry one pitcher or hold the towel corner.

Mouth on dropper? Swap to a turkey baster — bigger grip, same skill, easier to supervise.

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