How to Make a Rock with Kids
I found the specific steps for this activity in Rocks and Minerals. Although the book itself was a little advanced for my preschoolers, it had a lot of great information.
Materials
- Sand
- Pebbles
- Glue
- Disposable Cups
Instructions
- Alternate adding layers of sand, glue, and pebbles until your cup is about one third full.
- We waited and waited for over a week for our rocks to dry, but to our surprise they still weren't dry yet!
- To speed things up, we separated the layers out and left them to dry over night.
- The next day the pieces of rock were fully dry, and we were able to pick them up and examine them.
- In a classroom setting each child’s rock will be unique, so be sure to leave time to observe and discuss similarities and differences between the rock formations!
Notes
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