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immoderate

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3. Have them make "GAK"

Reply to Victor_c3 (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 03:56 PM

Apr 2013

Here is how you can make Homemade GAK as well!
SUPPLIES:

- TWO 4 oz. bottles of Elmer’s Glue

- 1 tsp. Borax (found in the laundry detergent section of the store)

- Water

- Plastic Cup

- Bowl

- Food Coloring

http://lilluna.com/homemade-gak-recipe/

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Chemistry play idea for preschoolers [View all] Victor_c3 Apr 2013 OP

Well, be a little wary of baking soda and vinegar Warpy Apr 2013 #1

Thanks Victor_c3 Apr 2013 #4

Not really chemical, but wet corn starch is super fun to play with. tridim Apr 2013 #2

Have them make "GAK" immoderate Apr 2013 #3

Cross post mzteris Apr 2013 #5

Cornstarch & water to make a non-Newtonian fluid sakabatou Apr 2013 #6

Great idea, keep 'em coming! n/t Victor_c3 Apr 2013 #8

Salt, to show how solids dissolve in liquid. DetlefK Apr 2013 #7

Another good idea Victor_c3 Apr 2013 #9

Young minds can be melded easily. DetlefK Apr 2013 #10

Cesium in water! sir pball Apr 2013 #11

Supersaturated sugar/salt solutions in a freezer. TheMadMonk Apr 2013 #12