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With all the sensory play activities we have done, trying oobleck was a first for me. And I have to say it has probably been my favorite one so far. I made it into a sparkly scented winter themed recipe. I had to pull Ellie away from playing with this, she enjoyed it a lot.
Sparkly Scented Winter Oobleck Sensory Play
To make oobleck, there is no real measurement. You simply mix cornstarch and water together until the texture becomes hard when you put a spoon into it, but runny when you do no touch it. It will also melt once you hold it in your hands like in the pictures above and below.
I also added 4 drops of cedar wood essential oil and the second time peppermint essential oil along with silver glitter.
Ellie was literally begging to get her hands in this once she saw me make it. And she played with it for almost an hour afterwards, just letting the oobleck run between her fingers and into the bowl.
Even I got in on the fun, it really is a neat sensory experience for all ages, not just preschoolers.
To keep the table clean, I put a large towel down over it. Since it is just cornstarch and water I didn't worry so much about Ellie's clothes since it would wash right out. It also came off her hands easily.
You could also add some food coloring if you wanted. Below in this Periscope live stream I did we talked about adding green food coloring. You can also see what the texture is like for when you make it yourself.
Renae says
I’m so glad your first trial with oobleck went well. It can be so much fun!
Heather Greutman says
We will definitely be doing it again!
Jennifer Tammy says
I love love love how you are including videos in most of your activities now! My house seems way too hectic to even try that, but it’s brilliant 🙂 Oobleck is one of our favourite sensory materials.
Heather Greutman says
Ah, thanks Jennifer! I hope to do more and more of them (as the kids allow, haha!)
Elaine says
I’ve never done oobleck before either. Somehow my son doesn’t like the “dirty” texture over his hands, although he will tolerate more solid slime that we’ve made.
Vanessa says
This looks like a lot of fun and like it had a great texture!
Erin @ Nourishing My Scholar says
We have never made Oobleck, but I’m pretty sure our sensory loving kid will have a blast with this! Sending hubby to get some cornstarch! #HipHomeschoolMoms
Heather Greutman says
It is my new favorite sensory activity! Have fun!
Diane J Spaulding says
Heather,
Try adding more water so its soupier. When you scoop the soup into your hands it goes “solid” and runs out, another fun way to experience touching texture!
Thanks for all you share!
Diane
Heather Greutman says
Oh fun! We will have to try that! Thanks for the tip.