Popcorn day! build munching monsters to explore maize!

[Ruthierhyme]

Happy National Popcorn Day!

There's munching monsters around our tables today as hard maize kernels are compared to the lighter puffs of corn once heat has cooked and changed them.

Buy popping corn on amazon.co.uk a popcorn machine or heavy popcorn pan if you cook outdoors over an open fire / fire pit.

Wobbly eyes and cooked play dough recipe

Using popcorn in STEM science & math activities includes exploring and comparing volume, weight, float & sink, absorbency and the effect of heat.

Thread them, build music shakers and feed them to doughy characters!

More playdough ideas on www.playdough-activities.com