We finished up our last week of senses activities with a bang! One of our favorite activities of the week was the "smelly watercolors." These are so easy to make: a little bit of Koolaid powder (no sugar) and a little bit of water. I also used a large brush because it was easier for my 14-month-old. She loved these watercolors so much that I'm sure we will be repeating this activity in the near future. She especially loved the "fruity" smells of the Koolaid and you can "scratch and sniff" the pictures when they dry. Here are a few tips if you want to try this at home:
1. Use lots and lots of newspaper underneath (even then you'll still have a bit of a mess on your hands).
2. Clean up spills shortly after they happen. Koolaid can stain if left to dry for too long (but be sure to take lots of pictures first :)
3. Be prepared to take a long soak in the tub afterward...
The good news is: it all came off! I sure love long soaks in bubble baths.
Another favorite senses activity was the seashells.
What kid doesn't love "hearing the ocean roar?"
I thought we had a very successful 2 weeks of senses and we're excited to move on to farm animals this next week.
What were some of your successes from the week?
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