Calm Down Jar
Glitter in a bottle. Shake it, then watch it settle together.
- Ages
- 3–10 yrs
- Play
- 10–25 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- at the table
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- a clear plastic bottle with a lid
- warm water
- glitter or food coloringDon’t have it? Amazon
Optional
- clear glue to slow the fallDon’t have it? Amazon
- tape to seal the lidDon’t have it? Amazon
- beads or sequinsDon’t have it? Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Fill the bottle three-quarters with warm water.
Squeeze in a few tablespoons of clear glue — more glue means a slower, calmer fall.
Add glitter and a drop of color. Let them choose.
Top up with water to the very brim so there is no air gap, screw the lid on and tape it shut.
Shake it hard, then put it down and watch it settle without talking.
Agree together when it is useful: before bed, or when everything has got too big.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Tape or glue the lid shut permanently — the contents are not for drinking.
- Plastic bottle only, never glass.
Make it different next time
- Make one each with different colors.
- Time how long it takes to settle and adjust the glue until it matches a minute.
Cleanup: Glitter gets everywhere regardless. Work over a tray.
Three more like this
- Good for siblings
Learn something
Leaf Cutting Tray
10–20 min 3–6 yrs Some mess- child safety scissors
- a tray or shallow tub
Learn something
Marble Painting
10–25 min 3–9 yrs Messy- a box or rimmed tray
- washable paintto buy
- paper
- a marble or small ball