Get ready to witness a whimsical transformation of super absorbent polymers into rainbow instant snow! This fascinating sensory activity will captivate the imagination of your child as they watch a white powder magically turn into a vibrant rainbow wonderland. In this post, we’ll show you hoot create rainbow instant snow, providing a thrilling experience that combines science, sensory play, and creative exploration. So, gather your supplies and prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey that will leave your little ones in awe!
Magical Rainbow Instant Snow: A Delightful DIY Experience for Kids
Rainbow instant snow is not only a visually stunning sensory activity but also a fantastic opportunity for kids to engage their senses and learn about the science behind it. The transformation of the white, fluffy powder into a rainbow spectrum is made possible through the use of special water-absorbing polymers. These polymers expand and absorb water, creating an instant sensory delight that feels cool and soft to the touch. Explaining the science to children can spark their curiosity and encourage them to explore the wonders of chemistry and the properties of materials. See the scientific explanation below.
The process of creating rainbow instant snow is as delightful as the end result. Mixing the colorful water-absorbing polymers with water triggers the magical transformation, and within seconds, the snow expands and takes on a beautiful array of vibrant colors. Children can’t help but be amazed as they witness the rapid change before their eyes. This activity stimulates their senses, providing a tactile experience that encourages sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Additionally, the rainbow instant snow can be molded, shaped, and used as a backdrop for imaginative storytelling or small world play, enhancing their creativity and imaginative thinking.
So, let’s dive into the fascinating world of rainbow instant snow!
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Supplies
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- Instant Snow
- Containers or cups
- Wate
- Food colouring
How to Make Rainbow Instant Snow
Making rainbow instant snow is super easy. Follow the instructions on your package for the exact amount of water needed. Set up 5-6 cups and fill them with the correct amount of water. Before adding the instant snow, add a few drops of food colouring into each cups. then added the instant snow and watch as it turns into coloured snow.
Make A Rainbow Snow Sensory Bin
Grab your sensory bin or large storage tub. Add the rainbow snow, separated by colour. You can also add the same cups or containers you used to create the coloured instant snow or add other tools for scooping and gathering like spoons and bowls. Worried about the instant snow turning a brown or gray colour when it is all mixed together? Try only creating complimentary colours, that is colours that appears close to each other in a rainbow. For instance green, yellow and blue would mix well together and not make gray or brown colour.
General Safety
Follow the safety instructions for your particular instant snow. Adult supervision is always required and this activity should only be dome with older kids. Follow the age requirement for the instant snow you purchase which is generally 5 years and up. Also keep it out of eyes and mouth.
Science Behind Super Absorbent Polymers
Instant snow is made from super absorbent polymers. Super absorbent polymers are like tiny sponges that can soak up lots of water! They are made up of special materials that can expand and get really big when they come into contact with water. Just like when you pour water on a sponge, these polymers can soak up water and turn into a squishy gel. These polymers have special abilities because of their unique structure. They have lots of spaces in between their molecules that can hold onto water really tightly, making them super absorbent. That’s why they are often used in things like diapers and even in instant snow to make it feel fluffy and soft. So, next time you see something that can absorb a lot of water, remember that it might have super absorbent polymers inside!
Clean Up
It is best to dispose of your instant snow in the regular trash. Some brands of instant say that you can save it in a resealable container such as ziplock bag. Do not not put instant snow down your drains as it made clog them. Place it in a sealed bag or container before discarding to prevent any accidental spills or environmental contamination. Remember to check the specific disposal instructions provided by the manufacturer of the instant snow product to ensure proper handling and disposal. By following these guidelines, you can dispose of instant snow in an environmentally conscious manner.
Age Suitability
This craft is good for toddlers aged children 5 years old and up.Â
Mess Level
The mess level for this craft is high.
Difficulty to Create
Low.
Skills Developed
Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.
Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles that show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 airs in the summer of 2023! We were also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
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