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Suggest that just by sniffing it, you can pretend to be anything you want.

Make some magic (helps to have at least one kid age 3+): If you chose to go with potion-making, ask kids, “How do we make this potion a magic potion?” Accept all ideas.

This should prompt them to observe, notice and talk with you about the mixture as well as their process. Or, ask to smell the potion, and ooo and ahh. Ask something about its appearance (“What do you notice about the water? Does it look the same as when you started?”). If you don’t get much back, ask to see it.

Chat: As they are working, ask them what they notice about their concoction.

Let them do their thing and give them plenty of time. Then, they do whatever it takes to mix up their ingredients: use sticks to stir get a stubby piece of wood to mash it put the top on and shake it up.

Magic petals plus#

Make a mixture: Kids can add found ingredients plus about an inch or two of water to their pots.Some ideas: lilacs or other scented petals spices like turmeric or paprika or dried lavender (our favorite). Offer a special ingredient or two: You can hunt for or bring along a few different materials that could enhance kids' sensory experience.Note: Kids will also need a stick or two for mashing and stirring. Remind them that they can always go off again in search of more. Once kids have a good bunch of ingredients, let them know they can circle back when ready to turn them into a potion/nectar/mixture. Hunt for ingredients: Kids set aside the glass jars and use a bag, sack or a bindle to gather all kinds of ingredients like fallen petals from flowering trees, clovers, leaves, dandelions, freshly cut (or ripped) grass, dirt, bark and more.

Give each child an empty jar-their very own potion/nectar pot! Ask, “What can you put in a magic potion?” Accept any responses and share that the real answer is anything you want! Where will we find ingredients for potions? All around us! Set a goal: Suggest to kids that they make a magic potion (What kid can resist?).pint-sized mason jar, recycled jar) and enough water to fill each child's jar about half way. Pack a few materials: You only need a glass jar (e.g.So, please pick the context that works for you! Whether nature potions, nectar, soup or more-the learning opportunities are still superb. And, we know that pretend play is marvelous for developing brains and hearts! That said, not all families connect to or feel comfortable with contexts that include elements of magic. Young children take to this since they naturally and readily blend reality and fantasy as part of their development. Pick a context that works for you: Many, many families love and lean into the idea of magic potion.