Ooblek
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DOMAIN(S)Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL)
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INDICATOR(S)CLL2.3a
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AGE GROUP(S)36-48 months
Make Ooblek with the children by having them mix one small box of cornstarch and about 11/2 cups of water. Have the children pour the water into a small bowl. Show them the cornstarch and have them touch it to see how it feels: smooth and cold. Encourage them to use new vocabulary. Have the children add the cornstarch to the water. Add food coloring if you want. Have the children mix the ingredients together with their hands. Talk with them about how it feels and what it looks like. Encourage lots of rich conversation.