Experiments · Fine motor skills
Wiggly Expanding Worms
Ages 4–10 20 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Paper towel | | | 2. Scissors | | | 3. Plate | | | 4. Water spray bottle | | | 5. Markers | | | 6. Pencil |
Preparation: Cover the work surface with a water-resistant layer. How to Play | | 1. Cut one sheet of paper towel into four pieces. | | | 2. Color one side with bright stripes. | | | 3. Roll it around a pencil with the white side facing out. | | | 4. Gently bunch and compress it while it remains on the pencil. | | | 5. Slide it off and add eyes and a mouth if desired. | | | 6. Spray with water and watch the white worm expand and become colorful. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Cover the work surface with a water-resistant layer.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
An adult can help roll and remove the pencil while the child colors, adds a face, and sprays water.
Make It More Challenging
Try different color arrangements and predict how they will look when wet.
Skills Practiced
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