Rice, flour, and water in the texture tub

Science

• The child learned about the concept of different materials and their properties by feeling the textures of rice, flour, and water in the texture tub.
• They observed changes in the substances as they interacted with each other, especially noticing how the water affected the rice and flour.
• The activity also taught the child about the concept of mixtures and how different materials can combine to create new substances.

Encourage continued development by including additional materials like sand, sugar, and cornstarch in the texture tub to explore more textures and properties. This activity can also be expanded by adding food coloring to the water to observe color changes in the mixtures.

Book Recommendations

• Messy Play: A Playful and Sensory Approach to Teaching Math and Science by Clare Beswick: A guide filled with practical ideas for sensory play including simple science and math activities.
• The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking by Dr. Stuart Farrimond: This book provides a scientific look at cooking, including the science behind ingredients like rice, flour, and water.