Fishbowl Gelatin
Making a gelatin fish bowl
Instructions
- In a small clear glass bowl (small fishbowl or vase) prepare a small package of blue gelatin following the directions on the package of adding 1 cup hot water and 1 cup of cold water
- Set a timer to 1 1/2 hours to check for partially set jello
- When jello is partially set have the child add small and big chewy candy (Swedish Fish, Juju, Gummi Mermaids, etc.)
- Count each candy as it is added to the fishbowl
- Let gelatin set in the refrigerator until solid
- Eat for dessert or snack
Extend
Encourage the child to choose and count aloud how many candies will be added to the fishbowl. This is a fun activity to share with a playgroup.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Can you name things that live in the blue ocean?
Would you rather swim in an ocean, lake, or swimming pool, and why?
Materials
- small clear glass bowl or vase
- box of blue gelatin
- water
- timer
- chewy candy fish (Swedish Fish, Juju, Gummi Mermaids, etc.)
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Circle
- Color - Blue
- Number - Two, 2
- Alphabet Letters - B, F
- Senses - Hearing
- Character Trait - Joyfulness
- Target Words - Big, Bigger, Happy, Small
Monthly Proverb
Unknown “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day."
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"Joyfulness" VIDEO
by Nabil David Huening (Activity 13)
"Jump Up It's A Good Day" VIDEO
by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could (Activity 10)
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Touch your hair, Touch one ear; Touch your two red lips right here.
Touch your elbows where they bend,
That’s the way this touch game ends.