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Dish Soap Putty

All you need to do is mix 1 part cornstarch and 1 part dish soap!
1 Minute Video

  • Cornstarch

  • Dish Soap

  • Food Coloring (optional)

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Hair Conditioner Playdough

Mix cornstarch and hair conditioner to make scented playdough!
Crafty Girls Video

  • Cornstarch

  • Conditioner

  • Food Coloring (optional)

 

Standards for 4 year olds

For parents looking to get the most out of these fun activities read through some of the Hawaii Early Learning and Development Standards that can be incorporated.

Science

Scientific and Engineering Practices:

  • GK.48.m Use the sense as tools with which to observe, describe, and classify

  • GK.48.o With adult assistance, discuss changes in materials or objects observed

  • GK.48.p Asks questions and seek answers about the world around them

Physical Science:

  • GK.48.q Make comparisons among objects that have been observed

  • GK.48.r Explore and with adult assistance describe various actions that can change an object motion such as pulling, pushing, twisting, rolling, and throwing

Life Sciences:

  • GK.48.s Identify the physical properties of some living and non-living things

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:

  • GK.48.w Identify and use simple tools to extend observations

 

Language

Conventions of Standard English:

  • LA.48.cc Use complete four- to six- word sentences

Vocabulary and Acquisition Use:

  • LA.48.dd Describe and tell the use of familiar items

  • LA.48.g Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories

Arts

Creative Arts Expression and Representation:

  • GK.48.hh Use a variety of tools and materials to create new products

  • GK.48.ii Comment on characteristics of others’ work

  • GK.48.jj Name the feelings that own
    artwork is intended to express

 

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration:

  • LA.48.z With adult support, listen and respond attentively to conversations (e.g. engaging in at least 3 exchanges, pose questions and listen to the ideas of others, share experiences when asked)

  • LA.48.gRespond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

  • AL/LA.48-KE.e Retell experiences in order, providing details

  • LA.48.w Sometimes labels after creating drawing, construction, movement, or dramatization

  • LA.48.bb Are understood by most adults

Math

Measurement and Data:

  • GK.48.g Understand the purpose of standard measuring tools

  • GK.48.h Order objects according to one attribute:  length, weight, capacity, or area

  • GK.48.i Sort objects into subgroups by one or two characteristics

Geometry:

  • GK.48.j Follow basic directionality with adults and peers

  • GK.48.k Identify common geometric shapes (e.g., circle, square, rectangle, triangle)

  • GK.48.l With adult assistance, create and represent 3-dimensional shapes (e.g. ball/sphere, square/box/cube, tube/cylinder using various manipulative materials such as play-dough, popsicle sticks, blocks, pipe cleaners, pattern blocks)

 

Social and Emotional Development

Interactions with Adults:

  • SE.48.a With assistance, separates from significant adults without demonstrating a great deal of anxiety

Adaptive Social Behavior:

  • SE.48.f Follow routines and social rules in a group setting most of the time

Emotional Expression:

  • SE.48.h Regulate own emotions and behavior most of the time

Motor Development

Fine Motor Skills:

  • PHM.48.d Refine wrist and finger movements for more control (e.g. pours without spilling; buttons, zips, buckles; turns knobs; etc.)

 

Health and Personal Care

Daily Living Skills:

  • PHM.48.k Identify personal hygiene needs (e.g. “I need to go potty”)

  • PHM.48.l With adult assistance, wash hands when needed and cover mouth when coughing or sneezing

Safe Practices:

  • PHM.48.o Identify helpful and harmful substances