It’s simply not Easter around here until we’ve made an Easter oobleck sensory bin. Oobleck sensory bins are the best because they are quick to make, amazing to play with, and they use simple ingredients + materials.
An Easter oobleck sensory bin is truly “egg-citing”
If there’s an excuse to make oobleck, sign me up!
I have made oobleck more times and with more people than I could count, and it never stops being the absolute coolest.
It’s such a fun and easy thing to make for all kinds of holidays, and this Easter version is a delight.
Related: Don’t miss our giant Easter egg or Easter banners! They’re 10-feet of beautiful, open-ended fun for all.
Materials
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- Cornstarch
- Water
- Plastic Easter eggs
- Coloring – liquid watercolors or food dye
- Shallow container
- Large spoon – optional
- Scooping materials: ex: bowls, jars, cups, spoons
- Floor mat – optional
Let’s make an Easter oobleck sensory bin
Step 1: Use your hands or a large spoon to mix 1 part water to 2 parts cornstarch in a shallow container. Examples:
- 1 cup water + 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups water + 4 cups cornstarch
Note: If you want to make your oobleck a color, add the color to your water before combining it with the cornstarch.
Step 2: Toss in your plastic Easter eggs. Invite your child to use their eggs to scoop, pour, and play. Some plastic Easter eggs have little holes on the bottom, and it’s fun to watch oobleck drip through them.
Step 3: Optional: add other scooping materials such as bowls, jars, cups, and spoons.
What is the right oobleck consistency?
Once thoroughly mixed, you’ll know it’s the perfect consistency when it feels like a solid when squeezed but oozes through your hand when you release pressure and stop squeezing.
- HELP! It’s too dry: Add a little more water.
- HELP! It’s too liquidy: Add a little more cornstarch.
Oobleck is very forgiving, and if it’s not perfect on the first try, a little water or cornstarch should make it perfect in no time.
How long does an Easter oobleck sensory bin last?
It can last for days!
Here’s how we use it with our preschoolers:
On Monday, we will make a fresh batch. We leave the container uncovered for the week, bringing it inside at the end of the school day so bugs or leaves don’t land in it.
If the oobleck gets too dry during the week, we add small amounts of water until it’s back to perfect.
We keep and use the oobleck until Friday.
How do you clean the Easter oobleck sensory bin?
Cleaning oobleck is so much easier than it might look.
Fastest method: Use a spatula to scoop as much oobleck as possible into your garbage can. Then, rinse what’s left with a hose or in the kitchen sink.
Easiest method: Set your oobleck sensory bin somewhere and wait for it to completely dry out (the amount of time will depend on the weather). Once dried, turn it directly over a garbage can, and it will fall out in large, chalk-like chunks.
Tip: Remove as much oobleck from the container + tools as possible before rinsing in the sink to avoid clogging your drains.
More oobleck fun
Oobleck is a wonderful sensory material all year long.
Check out these other fun ways to use it:
FAQ
Any that can safely use the materials.
We remove as much oobleck as we can, then rinse them in the sink. Optional: you can then run them through the dishwasher if using a dishwasher basket.
It’s called a non-Newtonial fluid where it can feel and act like both.
