More Slimy Science

There is so much learning for the children in Science Week that we extend it every year to two weeks! 
Slime exploration has taken over this week at Children's House.
Children have been exploring a range of ingredients to make the perfect slime - not too sticky, not lumpy.

Children have been supported to carefully follow the instructions on each experiment: reading the instructions and carefully observing what happens. Children shared their ideas, showed amazement and talked about what the think had happened (hypothesised!)  Children also were introduced to vocabulary such as stretch, squish, roll, pull, expand, retract. 

Here is the recipe of you want to try it at home (watch your clothes and carpets though!) 
1) Mixing PVA glue, bicarbonate of soda, food colouring and some contact lens cleaning solution. 
2) Mixing in a bowl and talking about what they can see.
3) Kneading the mixture.
4) Explore the slime with your hands - stretch, squish, pull and roll it!

Most children brought their slime home - we hope you enjoyed exploring together.