Materials
children's books about ponds
sand and water table
water
large, shallow plastic bin
sand
watering cans or a hose
shovels
small sheets of plastic cut from garbage bags
small rocks or clean gravel
Instructions
1. Fill the sensory table one third full with cornstarch.
2. Hide small plastic animals in the cornstarch.
3. Make sure children wear smocks while playing in the cornstarch. Also,
cornstarch becomes very slippery when spilled on a floor so have a wet
towel nearby for the children to wipe their feet when they are finished.
4. Encourage the children to search for animals, build "homes" for the animals
out of cornstarch, and explore as desired.
5. If the area is carpeted, it is fun to watch the creation of white footprints! Just
vacuum the floor when done.
