How to make oobleck for kids

Have you ever made oobleck? Prepping this awesome sensory activity couldn’t be easier, and because it’s taste-safe, it’s also suitable for babies and toddlers. Find out how to use household ingredients to create a non-Newtonian fluid that acts like both a liquid and a solid—such a cool science experiment for kids!

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Have you ever tried making oobleck at home?

We made it for the first time a few years ago, and the first thing I noticed was how different it was from all our usual sensory materials.

Sure, we’ve done our fair share of cool sensory activities—Edible Water Beads and Rainbow Marshmallow Slime are the first to come to mind.

But oobleck is in its own category because its texture seems almost magical.

I’m serious.

How does oobleck work

If you’ve never tried it, you have to do it at least once. I can’t believe how cool it is while still being super easy to make.

And if ever you still have young kids at home, no problem! This easy recipe also happens totally taste-safe.

(But it doesn’t taste good,

how does oobleck form

how does oobleck work