Fun with popcorn, click here for the activity...

Activity 1

Explore the uncooked popcorn in a bowl.

Can you feel it?

Can you move it with your fingers?

Can you feel it dropping onto you hand?

Listen to this gentle music as you explore...

Activity 2

Cut a circle out of old paper, enough to cover a plastic cup.

Add some unpopped corn, 

cover with the paper, and hold the paper on with a rubber band (or tape).

Now hold and shake the cup... what does it sound like?

Activity 3

Now get an adult to pop some of the corn, in a lidded pan with a spoon of oil.

WHEN IT IS COLD put some into the wooden bowl and explore it.. see how it has changed?

Can you smell it?

Can you grasp it?

Activity 4

Now make another shaker, with the popped corn. 

Shake it and see if it sounds the same or different to your first shaker?

Activity 5

Have fun with your shakers, play along to the music with your family!