What you’ll learn: This activity is a great way to teach your child about states of matter and the differences between solids and liquids
What you’ll need:
- 5 tbsp of cornstarch
- 3 tbsp of water
- Food colouring
- A bowl
What to do:
- Add food colouring to 3 tbsp of water.
- In a bowl, combine coloured water with the cornstarch.
- Play with your new magic mud! Try squeezing it in your palm.
After you’ve played with the magic mud:
- Discuss what magic mud is. Is it a liquid or a solid?
- Introduce the concept of a “suspension” (a suspension is both a liquid and a solid – when you squeeze your hand, a little bit of the water runs out of the mud so it becomes drier, but when you open your hand the water runs back in and it becomes runnier)
