Oobleck Monster Trucks Part II

Written on 10/10/2023
Lynette Buchanan


Age Level 

2 Years +

Mess Level
Medium to High

Difficulty to Create
Easy


What This Activity Can Teach​​

  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Sensory exploration
  • Social skills 
  • Enhances focus and concentration
  • Language development
  • Imaginative play
  • Creativity


Things you'll need for activity

  • XL tray
  • Corn starch
  • Coco powder
  • Water
  • Water safe monster trucks 
  • Rocks 
  • Mini shovel
  • Tree leaves  
  • Container for washing 
  • Scrub brush 


How To Make & Setup 

Step 1: add a few tablespoons coco to 4 cups cornstarch.

Step 2: add 2 cups water to a bowl and slowly shake the cornstarch and coco mixture in, adding small amounts at a time & mixing between each addition. 

Step 3: pour into tray and allow to dry overnight.

Step 4: once set, add rocks, monster trucks, tree leaves, and shovel to the tray in a fun way.

Step 5: Place tray on the grass or other area safe for messes.

Step 6: fill a plastic container with water and some soap. Place wash brush with it.



How To Play

Let them play by any means of imagination and when things seem to become boring, let them wash their trucks. After they wash them, let them get dirty again. No rules, just have fun.







Product Links

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