Searingtown kindergarten students in Herricks celebrated American Education Week Nov. 13-19 by inviting their family members in to make Oobleck with the children. The activity is based on the Dr. Seuss book “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.”
Oobleck is made of cornstarch and water and behaves like a solid or a liquid depending on how much pressure is applied. Students were able to hold Oobleck with their hands to form a solid ball until they released the pressure. In the story, a sticky liquid falls from the sky because the king becomes bored with “typical” weather events.
American Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate public education, to inform the community of the accomplishments and needs of public schools, to secure cooperation and support from the public, and to honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
