We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some
resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of
social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of
activities for you and your families - see which
ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on
any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom
of this blog.
Today's theme is The Science of Glitter!
Glitter Fireworks: https://lifeovercs.com/glitter-fireworks-surprise-kitchen-science/
We know that glitter is a touchy subject in the craft world, but in the realm of science, there is much fun to be had! Put a sparkly twist on baking soda and vinegar with these Glitter Fireworks!
All you need is food colouring, glitter (preferably gold/silver, but use what you have), baking soda, vinegar, a deep container, and a turkey baster or syringe to release the vinegar. Sit back, and enjoy creating your own fireworks at home!
Rainbow Glitter Tornado: https://www.instructables.com/id/SCIENCE-EXPERIMENTS-WITH-CANDY-GLITTER/
Watch all the science experiments in the video linked above, or skip ahead to the 2 minute mark. All you need to try this science experiment at home is a glass, water, a spoon, food colouring, and glitter. Create your own rainbow glitter tornado in the awesome and colourful science experiment!
Magic Glitter: https://abcsofliteracy.com/magic-glitter-science-experiment/
All you need for this activity is a paper plate, water, dish soap, glitter (different colours if you have them), confetti, and a cotton swab.
This is such a fun way to learn about the science of surface tension. The kids will have lots of fun making the glitter and confetti "run away" like magic. Try adding some different variables and see what happens!
Read All About It: Check out some of these fantastic books you can get from the library about glitter!
Glitter, by Stella J. Jones
Just Add Glitter, by Angela DiTerlizzi
101 Things to do With Glitter, by Momtaz Begum-Hossain
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in having fun with the science of glitter!
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
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If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
