Ocean in a Bottle - Discovery Jar

This classic preschool science project is usually always a huge it, with only a few simple supplies, kids are able to dive deep into learning about density, mixtures, emulsification, and more. 

However, the benefits don't stop there; this fun science project also doubles as a sensory bottle! Watching the waves cascade inside the bottle is beautiful and watching the bubbles of colour swoosh, and crest is fascinating and calming. Paired with some breathing techniques, this discovery jar becomes a wonderful calm-down tool for little learners. 

Supplies needed:

Sturdy plastic bottle with a screw-on cap

Blue food colouring

Water,

Canola (or other light coloured vegetable oil)

Hot glue - optional (if you want to help ensure the lid does not come off, running a small bead of hot glue around the lid when sealing can help)

Note to parents: Parents are responsible for keeping their children safe. While parents are not permitted to actively be on camera and participate in class parents are always welcome to be nearby to support learners and during classes, it's requested that parents stay with young learners to help them through this activity. Also, note that while each class is scheduled for 25 min some classes may end early depending on how quickly learners move through the experiments.