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Superhero Day / Super Goop

Super Goop

Children mix cornflour and water into a strange goop that feels solid when punched and runs like liquid when held.

How to run it

  1. Mix two cups of cornflour with one cup of water in a tray.
  2. Add a few drops of food colouring.
  3. Let children punch, squeeze and drip the goop.
  4. Talk about why it acts like both a solid and a liquid.

You will need

  • cornflour
  • water
  • food colouring
  • trays
Make it easier or harderYounger children explore freely, while older children test different cornflour-to-water amounts.
SafetyScrape leftover goop into the bin, not the sink, and wipe spills quickly to prevent slips.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children investigate a surprising material and explain what they notice.

Fits these theme days

Superhero DayScience DayMessy Play DaySlime Lab DaySensory DayScience Week

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