Coloring Salt

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * A large tray.
 * A small bowl with salt.
 * A tablespoon.
 * A bowl with a indication line.
 * A cloth.
 * A small jar.
 * Colored sticks of sidewalk chalk.
 * A funnel.

Preparation
Individual or group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Introduce the activity to the child.
 * 2) Carry the tray to the table.
 * 3) Using a tablespoon, remove some salt from the bowl and pour it into the empty bowl up to the indication line.
 * 4) Put the tablespoon back on the tray.
 * 5) Pick up a colored chalk, put it in the bowl, and then grind the chalk into the salt with a twisting motion.
 * 6) Continue grinding until the salt resembles the colored chalk.
 * 7) Using the funnel pour the colored salt into the jar.
 * 8) Repeat with another piece of chalk.
 * 9) Pour another layer of colored salt on top of the first.
 * 10) Invite the child to try the activity.
 * 11) Continue until the jar is full.
 * 12) Return all of the material to the proper place on the shelf.
 * 13) Sweep any remaining salt off the table.

Purpose

 * To develop coordination.