KINETIC SAND

Art

• Understanding texture and form through manipulation of kinetic sand.
• Exploring color mixing by blending different colored sands together.
• Applying principles of sculpture and 3D art by molding and shaping the sand into various forms.

Science

• Investigating properties of materials and understanding the science behind the unique texture and flow of kinetic sand.
• Discovering concepts of density and volume as kinetic sand can be compacted, stretched, or molded into various shapes.
• Learning about non-Newtonian fluids as kinetic sand exhibits properties of both a liquid and a solid.

For continued development, encourage students to create kinetic sand sculptures inspired by famous artworks or natural formations. They can also experiment with adding different materials such as shells, twigs, or small toys into the kinetic sand to create interesting textures and forms.

Book Recommendations

• The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family’s Life with Art and Creativity by Jean Van't Hul: A guide to nurturing creativity and connection through art activities for children.
• Exploring Matter with TOYS by Donna L. Governor: Introduces hands-on activities with everyday materials, including a section on kinetic sand and its properties.
• The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book by Tom Robinson: Contains various science experiments, including activities that involve exploring materials and their properties.