Corn starch and water

• The child learned new vocabulary words such as "corn starch" and "water".
• The child practiced following verbal instructions by listening to the activity instructions.
• The child learned about the concept of mixing two substances together to create a new texture.
• The child may have engaged in conversation with an adult or other children during the activity, improving their communication skills.
• The child may have used descriptive language to talk about the texture and appearance of the corn starch and water mixture.
• The child may have engaged in imaginative play, pretending the mixture was something else, which helps develop storytelling skills.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to:

• Experiment with different ratios of corn starch and water to see how it affects the texture.
• Write or draw about their experience with the activity, using descriptive language to describe the mixture.
• Read books or watch videos about other science experiments involving corn starch and water to expand their knowledge and vocabulary.
• Engage in sensory play activities with other materials to further explore different textures and sensations.