One of our favorite "science projects" is a very simple and alot of fun recipe for Make-n-Bakes. All four of my kids, K-5th, love to experiment with making their own dough, adding water, then flour, then salt, then water, then oil, then flour....anyway they want to do it. We add color to the water, or we adds drops directly into the dough. Shape...create....and bake.
Here's the recipe:
1 c. salt
1/2 c. water
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 c. flour
food coloring if desired
After kneading (for a looonnnnggg time) and getting the dough JUST the way they want it, they can play with it like play dough for a while OR make a decoration, paper weight, or magnet. Bake it at 250 degrees, until it sets (approx. 30 minutes..sometimes longer depending on the thickness). After it cools, they can paint them if desired or leave them just the way they are.
Our latest Make-n-Bake project was on Monday. As soon as we get our pictures in, you'll get to see our wonderful creations!
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
