Description
A fun and engaging project that combines learning and play, allowing children to explore the ocean’s beauty through a sensory experience.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle with a secure lid
- Blue water (water mixed with blue food coloring)
- Glitter or sequins
- Small ocean-themed items (e.g., plastic fish, seashells)
- Oil (baby oil or vegetable oil)
- Funnel (optional)
- Scissors (if needed for cutting items)
Instructions
- Clean the bottle and ensure it is dry.
- Use a funnel to fill the bottle about halfway with blue-colored water.
- Sprinkle in desired amount of glitter or sequins.
- Add small ocean-themed items such as plastic fish or seashells into the bottle.
- Carefully pour oil into the bottle until it’s nearly full, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Screw the lid on tightly to prevent spills.
- Gently shake the bottle to mix the water, oil, and decorations.
- Observe the mesmerizing movement of the elements within the bottle as they settle.
Notes
Experiment with different colors or small natural items like sand for a more realistic ocean effect. Use glow-in-the-dark elements for nighttime play.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bottle
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg