Partnership with Smithville Public Library

We are excited to announce a partnership with the Smithville Public Library to continue Think About it Thursdays through the summer. The library will host discussion "salons" to follow Parks and Rec field trips on Tuesdays. They will take place at 3pm on Thursdays at the Smithville Public Library. Think About it Thursdays are free to the public and will follow field trips with a science emphasis (please see our website - smithvillepard.com for more information on which trips will be accompanied by a Think About it Thursday).

Participants will share their experiences from the trip and will be given the opportunity to check out some of new nonfiction books to further explore the field. For example, after the field trip to Inner Space Caverns on June 9th, the kids can head over to the library on Thursday to create their own aquifers as well as to learn more about stalactites and stalagmites.

You can visit our website for more info or you may also contact the library for more information. Spots are limited for the field trips, so be sure to call or come by to sign-up early!

Think About it Thursday

The kids in the after school program ended the school year with the best Think About it Thursday yet. We created a crazy chemistry conccotion which is very similiar in texture to the Nickelodeon GAK.

Here is the recipe to create your own!

One 4 oz. bottle of Elmer's Glue (it has to be regular glue - washable will not work!)
Approximately 1/4c of water
Approximately 1T of Borax (common cleaning product available at Brookshires)
Food coloring

1) Empty the glue bottle in to a bowl.
2) Fill the glue bottle with warm water and swish around.
3) Add food coloring.
4) Add the water and glue and mix.
5) Add approximately 1T Borax to approximately 1/4c of warm water; mix until completely dissolved.
6) Slowly add Borax mixture to glue mixture.

If your goo is too watery, add more of the borax mixture until it reaches the desired consistency.

Hope you have a great time with your goo! Join us at the Smithville Public library on Thursdays at 3pm for the Summer Think About it Thursdays. Visit our webpage, smithvillepard.com under the summer section, for more information.

Nicholas peers through his creation!
Kimberlin adds the magic ingredient (borax)