Description
Make fun and engaging Dinosaur Eggs, perfect for imaginative play and sensory experiences for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Food coloring (green, blue, yellow, etc.)
- Plastic dinosaur figures (small-sized)
- Baking pan or tray
- Wax paper or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Set up your baking pan or tray with wax or parchment paper for ease of cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water while stirring until the mixture forms a thick paste.
- Color the Mixture: Divide the paste into separate bowls for different colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix well to achieve vibrant hues.
- Incorporate the Dinosaurs: Take a small amount of the colored mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a plastic dinosaur in the center and then carefully mold the mixture around it, forming an egg shape. Repeat this for each dinosaur egg.
- Set to Dry: Place the dinosaur eggs on the prepared tray and let them dry completely for 12-24 hours until hard.
- Crack and Discover: Once the eggs are dry, let the kids crack them open to reveal their hidden dinosaur!
Notes
Customize colors with natural dyes or add textures like sand or glitter for added fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A