Rainbow Stew
ages 2-6
Supplies
Cornstarch, sugar, water, food coloring, medium saucepan, mixing spoon, sandwich-size ziploc bags
Activity Detail
Stir together 1 cup cornstarch, 4 cups water, and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat on the stove until thick. Remove from heat and wait for it to cool. Pour the mixture into sandwich-size ziploc bags, filling each one halfway. Scatter drops of different food coloring into each bag, and have the kids squish the bags to turn the mixture different colors.
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I've used this activity to help kids understand how to make new colors by mixing two colors.
- Posted on Jun 5, 2007
It could use a little more instruction but otherwise it sounds good.
- Posted on Jul 30, 2007
This activity is a great way to teach sensory perception.
- Posted on Mar 7, 2008
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