Fascinating
Materials:
Water
A bottle of glue
Paper towels
Large paper of any color
Large container for water
Process:
We will place a large container with enough water on the table to wash our hands. First, smell the glue. Then, we will apply the glue to our hands and explore how it feels. We will notice what sensations we have when our hands are covered in this different texture. Afterward, we will wash our hands.
Domain:
Fine motor skills
Appropriate Age:
3-5 years old
Reflection:
I did this activity myself, and the experience was really nice. When the teacher instructed us to first smell the glue and try to recall any memories, I unconsciously remembered that at the beginning of the year, my mom and I would make a piggy bank. We would use a balloon, cover it with pieces of newspaper and glue, and once it was dry, we would paint and decorate it. It became our piggy bank. Remembering those family moments was very special. Later, the teacher told us to cover our hands in glue, and that sensation of having glue all over my hands was very pleasant. I felt like a child again.