1 envelope unflavored gelatin cold water 1/2 cup cornstarch 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid food coloring 4 to 6 wide mouth jars  Stir the gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water; set aside. Measure the cornstarch into a saucepan and stir in 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer […]
Sidewalk Paint  Just combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup water. and 6-8 drops of food coloring. Give them a bunch of paint brushes and turn them loose on the sidewalk. The paint dries to look just like a sidewalk chalk creation!
It looks like ice, but it feels like gelatin. Either way, this recipe provides a tactile experience your youngsters are sure to enjoy. Mix 32 envelopes of unflavored gelatin (four envelopes are in a box) with 22 cups of hot water. Stir until dissolved; then pour the mixture into small plastic containers and chill. Once […]
Magical Snowmen  1 white candlestick 1 piece of watercolor white paper Watercolor paints Paint brushes  Begin by drawing a picture of a snowman using the bottom of the candlestick (not the top with the wick). The picture of the snowman will not be seen until you paint over it with the watercolor paints. […]
1 C. salt 1/2 C. flour 3/4 C. water Large bowl Mixing spoon Crayons Light-blue construction paper Paintbrushes  Make “snow” by mixing salt, flour, and water in a large bowl. Invite student to use crayons to draw a winter scene on light-blue construction paper. Have students paint “snow” over their pictures using long brush […]
