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Which Materials Absorb Water? Ages 3+

Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Fine Motors, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Science

This is a simple science experiment with some things you can find around your house! First we talked about the term absorbing. Then we tested which materials absorbed water and which ones didn’t. We used a piece of wax paper, foil, some cotton balls and a sponge. Kysen used his scientific inquiry skills as he explored with the water and different materials.

Materials (affiliate links):
Sponge
Piece of Wax paper
Piece of foil
Cotton Balls
Tray or Pan
Pipette
Glass jar or cup for water
Food Coloring

Here is a video of Kysen doing the activity!

Which materials absorb water? Ages 3+
Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Early Childhood Activites on Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Set up all your materials. Then we talked about the term absorbing.

We added some food coloring to the water to make it more fun! It also makes it easier to see the water.

Then let them explore with the pipette and water. Which materials absorb the water and which ones don’t?

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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