Natural Sponge & Loofahs
 

Natural Sea Sponge - Image Search

Nature's structural remains !! Sea sponges, snail shells, fossils and other archeaological tools are a great way for the children to see what was and indeed how it was / used to be .. above ground and in the sea.

Endangered, threatened, protected - Sea sponges are animals & this article from Environmental Issues has a great deal of information - NHM - Natural History Museum

Artificial man made alternative foam or Cellulose sponges

Loofahs - Image search and Grow your own :D !!! Search for seeds ..

Associated with Bath time these, grown, washed & dried plants are great for adding to the water tray, sink and / or soap activities :cheerful:

Loofah information from Kew.org - Loofah gourd

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Loofah images are from Royalty Free photographic stock.