Since I tend to be on the frugal side (college student syndrome), one of my favorite things to do is bargain shop. I love finding ways to create things with common items and I especially love helping the earth by recycling. The lesson on making silly putty was one of my favorites because I never knew how easy and inexpensive it was to make the lovable goop. The recipe is so simple that kids can make their own putty and really get a feel for how chemicals are combined to create different things. All you need is water, elmer's glue, food coloring and Borax. It's a great way to physically see how things go from liquid to solid (technically still a liquid but close to solid). I'm always looking for different ideas similar to this one because I know that doing any activity with 25 students can get expensive. Bargain lessons are the way to go!
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