![]() Haha! DD did not try to eat the Jello, but since it was plain gelatin it would have tasted pretty icky, probably stopping her from further eating. ![]() This was clearly a rich vocabulary lesson as well. After I guffawed at the mess, my daughter asked me what “gross” means. Follow the child’s lead and see what interests them.ĭespite my art school background, I had no idea that lime green and magenta watercolors would mix together to make blood red (!!), and I’ll spare you from some of the more gory-looking snaps. Once the allure of the jello has gone its course, introduce bottles of liquid watercolors and a bowl of water.Īt this point, you could scoop and mix the slimy concoction. Set the supplies up as an invitation and ask: Provide excavating tools, liquid watercolors, and pipettes. Release the jello mold into a large container. Be sure to follow the instructions on the box. Set up your Jello Sensory Play Areaīegin my setting up little plastic toys in a bundt pan full of liquid Jello, and then refrigerated it overnight or until set. ![]() You could also spray the mold with cooking spray. To free it from the mold, I ran hot water over the back of the bundt pan for half a minute and the whole thing slid out. I placed it in the fridge to set, which takes three hours. Next, I added three cups of hot water and stirred it up. I poured a cup of cold water directly into the mold, sprinkled all four bags over the water and let it rest for one minute. This set from Sargent is fantastic for this project.Ĭheck your Jell-o package for best directions. Tools to excavate with: spoon, butter knife If you’d rather use vegan (gelatins-free Jello), try this product from Jeannie Prebiotics Knox Gelatine (there are four bags in one box). The basic ingredients are shared below, and yes, this experience can be set up with gelatin-free products! Details below. Try jello sensory play for a fun and engaging sensory experience for toddlers and preschoolers.
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