It's so fun when we get something new in the classroom that will amaze and astound us.
This week we had such a thing to play with.
Described as:
"Insta-Snow is an amazing powder that turns ordinary water into a fluffy substance that looks like real snow."
"This faux snow is so realistic that it is now being used in indoor snowboarding parks throughout the world. Insta-Snow will not melt or ice up. It comes in an 8 oz. jar. It is safe, non-toxic and can be used for parties, holiday displays, decorations, movie sets, or in a school science lab."
"Note: Do not eat this product. Keep container stored in a dark, cool and dry location. Sweep or vacuum all spills.
We got out a big bowl because we didn't know what to expect - and water to add to the Instant Snow.
We shook the powder into the bowl! Not too much at first.
Added some water and then observed.
This is what we got - more like slush. So we decided we didn't add enough powder - or we added too much water.
The children described this as slush - wet and cold!
Everyone wanted a feel and described it similarly.
However we added more powder and voila! Snow!
It was still wet feeling - it could be squeezed and manipulated without losing it snow appearance. After we investigated it for awhile we decided to leave it out to see how long it takes to turn back into it's powder form - because this can be used over and over again! We will see if this is true for us!
We did get it everywhere so vacuuming was required - but it was worth the efforts - because it did look and feel 'cool'!
First we tried out the African drum.
Great beats!
Then on to bongos!
Then we added in the African hand drum.
Jammin'!
Then we needed a wind instrument!
Fun to play!
Now for finger drums!
Paint if you wish.
Wait let's use those balloon bits!
Make straw the same as the whistles.
These make a different whistle sound.
It's a funny sound - fun to play!
Back to our drum.
Our finger drum quartet!
Who wants to Jam?
Thanks pal!
...and belted out a tune!
Canadian idols!
We shook the powder into the bowl! Not too much at first.
Added some water and then observed.
This is what we got - more like slush. So we decided we didn't add enough powder - or we added too much water.
The children described this as slush - wet and cold!
Everyone wanted a feel and described it similarly.
First we added baking soda into a latex glove.
So we added more vinegar...
... and the gas started to fill the glove.
Cool!
It stayed like this for most of the day!
Ta Da!!
Oh dear it started to melt!
Hey where did our snowman go?
