But first, here’s why oobleck is amazing:
- it helps kids with fine-motor skill problems by providing them with hours of hands-on play;
- it helps children develop scientific skills, such as measuring, observing and predicting;
- it is sure to get children’s attention and keep them focused on one thing;
- by involving the kids in the process of making oobleck, you teach them basic things about cooking, mixing ingredients, and being independent;
- it teaches children about solids and liquids – depending on how much pressure you apply to oobleck, it changes between these two states of matter;
- you might already have the ingredient(s) in your kitchen!
The recipe is very easy to follow:
- 2 parts corn starch (or corn flour)
- 1 part water
- Food colouring (optional)
Tools and things you can use to make the experience more fun:
- Measuring cups
- Spoons and forks – try to take some on a spoon, then pour it in your hand;
- Plastic knives – try to cut oobleck with a plastic knife, then hit it with the side of the knife or a spoon;
- Small pots - you can even try boiling some oobleck or putting it in the freezer (let the kids predict what will happen to it)
- Popsicle sticks
- Toothpicks – poke it and see what happens
- Sieve
- Scoopers
- Tweezers
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A big thanks to my friend Iulian for allowing me to use his photos. |
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