Have fun making potion color factories in this sensory-filled activity!
Materials:
- Shaving cream
- Liquid watercolors
- Cups
- Various-sized containers
- Kitchen utensils- spoons, spatula, potato masher, etc.
- Jumbo droppers
Instructions:
First, spray shaving cream into various-sized containers. Next, fill a few cups with water and liquid watercolor and add a jumbo dropper to each color. Scoop, stir, squish, and combine to make colorful potions! Use kitchen utensils to explore, create, and invent.
Tip- Dilute the liquid watercolors enough that you provide plenty for play but are still able to see the color on the shaving cream.Tip- Oobleck can get messy! Try this activity outside or in the bathtub to control the mess.
What are they learning?
- Perceptual- Demonstrates the ability to distinguish, process, and respond to sensory stimuli in their environment.
- Fine Motor- Builds strength and coordination of small movements in hands to pick up, squeeze, twist, cut, and manipulate tools and toys.
- Investigation & Inquiry- Observes, inquires, and investigates objects and events to gain understanding.
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