Slime, oobleck and calm-down sensory science for OSHC groups.
OSHC children design slime, test oobleck and make calm-down kits. Sensory science supports wellbeing, curiosity and teamwork.
Everything you need to run this pack — print, laminate and go.
Start with Week 1, then add the next weeks as you go — each one builds on the last, so learning keeps flowing.
Playdough kitchen
Mix, knead and scent homemade playdough.
Oobleck tray
Cornflour and water: is it a solid or a liquid?
Texture walk
Barefoot path of grass, sand, bubble wrap and sponge.
Outcomes
Don't forget weeks 2, 3 & 4 — each week builds on the last.
Sound walk map
Walk the yard and draw sounds on a map.
Shaker makers
Fill sealed bottles with rice, beads or bells and compare sounds.
Mystery sound match
Match pairs of identical shakers by listening only.
Outcomes
Don't forget weeks 3 & 4 — each week builds on the last.
Scent jar guessing
Sniff covered jars of vanilla, lemon, cinnamon and mint.
Herb crush garden
Crush mint, basil and rosemary leaves and plant a herb pot.
Fruit taste test
Compare sweet, sour and crunchy fruits and graph favourites.
Outcomes
Don't forget week 4 — each week builds on the last.
Calm glitter bottles
Make sealed glitter bottles and watch them settle.
Stress ball squeeze
Fill balloons with flour to make squishy stress balls.
Calm corner makers
Children choose cushions, lights and tools for a calm space.
Outcomes