Our Plum recently went to a science fair hosted by our local University. Among the various exhibits and presentations, Plum discovered Oobleck. It’s fun to say and even more of a good time to manipulate!
The recipe is super simple:
- 1 part water
- 2 parts cornstarch
- a drop or two of food coloring if you desire
Mix all of the above together until you have a consistency that works for you.
Your kids will be fascinated by the Oobleck. You can punch it and it will resist penetration. You can scoop some up and form a ball. But if you flatten your hand while holding the ball, the Ooobleck will slowly ooze from its original shape and drip back into your bowl.
Let your kids explore and learn from this neat mass. The clean up is a breeze as Oobleck dissolves in water.