Messy Play Day / Goop, Mud and Sand Stations
Goop, Mud and Sand Stations
Children move between stations of cornflour goop, edible chocolate mud and mouldable sand to explore very different textures.
How to run it
- Set up three tubs: cornflour and water goop, cocoa and flour edible mud, and mouldable sand.
- Add spoons, moulds and small toys to each.
- Let children rotate between stations.
- Talk about how each texture feels and behaves.
You will need
- cornflour
- water
- cocoa powder
- flour
- mouldable sand
- tubs
- spoons and moulds
Make it easier or harderKeep to one station for younger children; older children can compare the science of each mixture.
SafetyCheck for food allergies and supervise to stop children eating non-edible mixes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children explore materials using their senses and describe what they notice.
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