Grade School

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Corn Flour Paint

Edible Corn Flour Paint

Ingredients:

2 cups of corn flour

1 cup of cold water

4.5 cups of boiling water

Liquid food coloring

Directions:

Mix the corn flour and cold water together.

Pour in the boiling water one cup at a time, stirring between each one. Keep stirring until it turns into a custardy consistency.

Then separate the mixture into different jars/boxes before adding your colors.

Refrigerate after using and it will keep for a few days.

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THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN CORNELIUS

Free, fun comic book starring our favorite superhero.


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CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND OTHER LESSON PLANS

Looking for quick facts, lesson plans, or activities to do in the classroom? This information can be used and adapted to grades K-6.


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A TALE OF TWO CORNS

These lesson plans discuss the differences between field corn and sweet corn and can be used for any grade or any subject. Each lesson includes activities for all different ages as well as a video for students to watch.


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