It's Playtime: Exploding Art (Enough Said!)

I like things messy....art wise.  I can't always get my kids in on the action though.  My son attracts dirt like Pig Pen but heaven forbid he gets paint on his hands.  He won't even play with Obleck (or goo, or what ever you call cornstarch and water in your home).  My daughter is now a "trained" artist and is above making a mess (although leaving her mess after painting is a different story).  Well this week on It's Playtime I'm featuring the ultimate messy art.  This project rolls art, science, outdoor, and messy play into one package.  So without further ado I give you.....

Exploding Art

 I'm actually kind of jealous of this project in the "why didn't I think of that" way.  My son's preschool teacher made rockets using film canisters and Alka Seltzer and the kids loved it!  Why didn't I think to take it further? Well Kudos to Housing a Forest for taking it further and creating some fantastic fun.  Go and check them out...right now!  What are you waiting for? Go!!!!

If you were featured this week, don't forget to grab your special "featured button."  

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These activities plus more can be found over on the It's Playtime Pinterest Board.  Happy Pinning! 

Now, on to this weeks play date! 

It's Playtime is a community and Thursday link-up hosted by:

* Rachele : Messy Kids (That's me!)
* Anna : The Imagination Tree
* Rachel : Quirky Momma
* Jamie : hands on : as we grow
* Jenny : Let the Children Play

How to Play :

* Link up a post about a playful learning experience enjoyed by kids.

* Give us love and pop a button into your post/blog. Invite your readers to the weekly play date!

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* Stop by one of our blogs every Thursday and add your link about play. Your link will show up on each of the blogs in the It's Playtime community.

* Each week the playtime hosts will choose favorite posts to feature. (By linking you are giving us permission to use an image and link to you, if featured.)

* Be sure to visit some of the links that catch your eye. Commenting on posts that you find interesting or inspiring is a wonderful way to develop your own playful community.