Handling malleable materials is always a popular activity in early years settings. Try this mixture as an alternative to playdough, clay and gloop.
Always check for allergies to any of the ingredients used.
Planned learning intentions
To have a strong exploratory impulse
To explore malleable materials by patting, stroking, poking, squeezing, pinching and twisting them
To begin to describe the texture of things
To further explore an experience using a range of senses
You will need:
Mixture one: 3 or 4 cups of water 31 cup of PVA glue 3food colouring)
Mixture two: 2 teaspoons of Borax (available from chemists and art shops)
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