Science Fun

Bouncy Balls
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Pick up this fun little kit at Master Mind Toys for under $10. Pictured here, our results!

Ooze
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You will need two separate bowls for this project.

BOWL ONE:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspooon Borax (found at Loblaws in the laundry aisle)

BOWL TWO:
  • 1 bottle clear school glue (must be clear! We used Elmer's)
  • food colouring (3-5 drops)
  • 1/2 cup water

Add Borax mixture to glue mixture.

Store in an air tight container.

Aqua Sand
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We tried Aqua Sand for the first time a few weeks ago when we found it on clearance. We carefully added the sand to the water. (Hard to get a good photo). Any sand that was not in the water - remained dry. Sand we emerged in water became pliable. We could [somewhat] shape it and design it under water. The best part was scooping it up under water and bringing it to the surface. MAGICALLY dry again!

Soap Cloud Experiment
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This was AMAZING to watch. Place a bar of Ivory Soap (must be Ivory) on a plate or paper towel and microwave for about 1 minute. It take about 20 seconds before you see it starting to develop into a "cloud". Once fully expanded, kids can play with it and mould it for a few minutes before it becomes crumbly. And even after that, you could add to a car wash sensory bin!

You will need:
  • Bar of Ivory Soap (New in package)
  • Paper Towel or paper plate
  • Microwave
Squishy Baff
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Have you tried Squishy Baff (as seen on TV) yet? It makes an excellent sensory bin base. Kids love feeling the texture between their fingers and we do too!