Supplies: Small pitcher Dropper Water (colored) Piece of Paper Towel Piece of Wax Paper Sponge
Carry Supplies to the table. Pour colored water into the pitcher. Place paper towel and wax paper on the table. Using the dropper, drop some colored water on the paper towel. Observe the towel. Using the dropper, drop some water on the wax paper. Observe the paper. Push drops around on wax paper. Invite child to complete activity. Throw away paper towel and wax paper when completed. Return items to the shelf after discarding the water.
Goals: Developing concentration Developing hand-eye coordination Learn about absorbing materials Preparation for scientific exploration
Variation: Make designs on the paper towel with colored water. Use more than one color of water. Use other types of paper to notice the differences in absorption.