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Messy Play Day / Oobleck Exploration

Oobleck Exploration

Children mix cornflour and water into a strange goo that feels solid when squeezed but runs like liquid when relaxed.

How to run it

  1. Mix about two cups of cornflour with one cup of water in a tub.
  2. Add colouring if you like.
  3. Let children squeeze, poke and let it drip.
  4. Ask why it acts like both a solid and a liquid.

You will need

  • cornflour
  • water
  • large tubs
  • food colouring (optional)
Make it easier or harderKeep it sensory for younger children; older children can test quick versus slow movements and record results.
SafetyDo not pour leftover oobleck down sinks; scrape into the bin.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children explore, question and explain an unusual material.

Fits these theme days

Messy Play DayScience WeekScience DaySlime Lab DayAfter School Quick STEMSensory Day

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