Oobleck Activity

Oobleck Activity: Perfect For Toddlers & Older Children

"Oobleck", Have you heard of it?

Oobleck is an interesting substance. It’s not a solid, but it’s not a liquid. It has properties of both. It moves like a liquid, but you can break it and hold it (like a solid).


The recipe for oobleck is simple: Mix two parts cornstarch to one part water. I added food coloring to the water to make a Fall inspired activity. I like to play around with the consistency, but it’s about 1/2 cup of cornstarch + 1/4 cup of water.

                                            

What you’ll need:

-Water
-Food coloring, if using
-Cornstarch

 

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I had my 16 month old complete this activity in her high chair. Needless to say, it’s a messy activity! I’d like to have her do this activity in the bathtub next time.

                                                         

She loved this activity though! She had fun feeling the oobleck and continued to try and pick it up. Then sampling the oobleck became her favorite part of the activity and that’s okay, it’s just water and cornstarch with a little bit of food coloring.

                                                     

This is a fun and easy activity for any age. Just remember parent supervision is always recommended with any activity that I share.

                                                     

Let me know in the comments how your oobleck activity goes!

Happy Playing,

Marrisa