played with cornflour

Art

• The student learned about texture and sensory exploration as they felt the smooth and powdery texture of the cornflour.
• They explored creativity and expression by using their hands to mold and shape the cornflour into different forms.
• Through experimentation, they discovered the concept of color mixing as they added food coloring to the cornflour.
• They learned about the concept of temporary art as their creations could easily be reshaped and changed.

Science

• The student learned about the properties of matter as they observed the cornflour's ability to behave as both a solid and a liquid.
• They explored the concept of non-Newtonian fluids through hands-on experience with the cornflour's unique behavior.
• They developed an understanding of cause and effect as they observed changes in the cornflour's consistency based on the amount of pressure applied.
• They learned about the concept of material transformation through the addition of water and how it affected the cornflour's properties.

Encourage continued development in artistic creativity and scientific exploration by introducing other natural materials for sensory play, such as kinetic sand, clay, or homemade playdough. Consider incorporating nature walks to collect items like leaves, flowers, and pebbles to use as artistic and scientific exploration tools.

Book Recommendations

• The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings by Anna Llenas: This book explores emotions through vibrant illustrations and is a great complement to the artistic expression experienced while playing with cornflour.
• Mix It Up! by Hervé Tullet: This interactive book introduces color mixing and experimentation, which aligns with the educational aspect of adding food coloring to the cornflour.
• What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada: This book encourages creativity and imagination, which parallels the artistic exploration involved in molding and shaping the cornflour.