How to Make a Purple Cow with Kids

The Purple Cow
By: Gelett Burgess
 

I never saw a purple cow, 

I never hope to see one,

But I can tell you, anyhow,

I'd rather see one than be one.

There is a peculiar excitement in the air when word gets out we will be making "Purple Cows' with the kids in the preschool. I love when something so simplistic can make a teachers day and a child's entire week!

How to make a Purple Cow:

1 part vanilla ice cream (optional)

1 part milk or soy milk

1 part grape juice

1/3 cup measuring cups

Ice cream scoop (optional)

Cups (for everyone)

Purple food coloring (optional)

Plastic spoons (for everyone)

Straws (optional)

Process: Have the children sit at a table a measure out the contents in each cup. I give them their own individual spoon to blend each ingredient. I usually have clear plastic cups for the children but it's not necessary. If you do decide to add some purple food coloring it gives it a gorgeous vibrant color that the children 'oooo-dle' over. We usually do give the children straws to drink it. There is something about straws and kids that just seem to go hand in hand.

What We Learned:

• Hand-eye coordination
• Spatial Awareness
• Math and Measuring
• "Cooking" and Creating