Marvelously Made – The School for Young Children sent home this soap experiment for us to try.
Take a chunk of ivory soap on a paper plate and put it in the microwave for 45 seconds. Gather around the microwave and watch what happens. Be ready with more than 1 piece because you will want to see it again! So cool!
This is what happens to the ivory soap. It actually looks like it would be soft like shaving cream but it’s not, it’s harder than you’d expect. You can then take this soap mountain into the bathtub. Will it sink or float?
Clean Mud Sensory Tub
That week at Marvelously Made – The School for Young Children they also made “clean mud” with the microwaved soap (above) and toilet paper. Just add water and mix with your hands to make a clean mud sensory tub.
The Activity Mom
Friday 6th of January 2012
e-Expeditions, that is an awesome experiment too. Thanks for the video link! =)
e-Expeditions
Friday 6th of January 2012
Oh my gosh, that's just the coolest thing! :) I wonder if you've seen the video of shaving cream in a vacuum? This reminded me of it. :)
Here's the video, if you'd like to see it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPlCO3AITV4&feature=related
Jen
Sunday 15th of May 2011
Very cool! My girls would love to see this!! They were amazed at how I blow bubbles from one side of a towel with soap. Hope you are doing well! Read your interview tonight.
JenCreative and Curious Kids!
The Activity Mom
Thursday 12th of May 2011
Wendy, I'm not sure. I've only tried it with Ivory. I don't think it would go wrong if you tried it with a different brand. Try it first without the kids just to make sure.
Wendy Space
Thursday 12th of May 2011
Does this have to be ivory soap or will it work with any soap? Thanks!