Space Explorers / Galaxy Jars
Galaxy Jars
Children layer cotton wool and coloured water in a jar to create a swirling galaxy they can keep.
How to run it
- Give each child a clean plastic jar.
- Add a layer of cotton wool, then water coloured with paint or food colouring.
- Repeat with different colours.
- Add glitter and seal the lid.
You will need
- clean plastic jars
- cotton wool
- water
- food colouring or paint
- glitter
Make it easier or harderUse pre-coloured water for younger children, or have older children design a galaxy colour scheme.
SafetyUse plastic jars and seal lids tightly.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children explore colour and layering in a calm, creative activity.
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