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Here's some ideas to keep the kids busy on those cold snowy days that are coming soon! These are inexpensive and can keep them occupied for a long time!
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon baking soda
food coloring
4 tablespoons corn starch
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Stir together the first two ingredients. This will foam some (great lesson on chemical reaction). Add food coloring. Mix in the last two ingredients. Put in small containers and allow to harden. Use like normal water colors. Make one recipe for each color. If you know someone who uses Crystal Light Drink, those containers work great.
1 tablespoon liquid starch
2 tablespoons white glue
3 drops food coloring (optional)
plastic egg or screw top jar (baby food jars are great)
Put starch in a bowl. Add glue and let sit 5 minutes. If desired, add food coloring. Mix until starch is absorbed and color is spread smoothly. The longer you mix the better it gets.
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup flour
powder food coloring (like Wilton's frosting colors)
Whip the warm water and the flour. Add the powder color and mix.
Stay warm everyone!
-Rae
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