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great tactile experience. Create a FUN Seashore experience. Add any fun items so kids can "fish". Amount in listing will make about 24 cups of water beads. Plastic creatures and Tub NOT included. . Scientific Skills: Sensory Science, Observing, Predicting, Evaporation and Absorption. Blue Turquoise and a Clear 10 grams per bag, total of 3 Bags WHAT TO DO WITH JellyBeadZ WATER BEADS 1. Sensory Water Beads Sensory play is what water beads are best at. Kids of all ages love the feel and look of them. They are so enticing! Colorful, smooth, squishy, cool... Really, there s not much more you need to do with water beads than have a bowl full of them to plunge your hands into and hold and squish them. Water beads seem like magic to kids because the beads start out so tiny and grow within a few hours. Just watching the beads change is a fun activity for younger kids. 2. Decorating with Water Beads The most common use for water beads is in decorating. Use them in vases, bowls, and jars for eye appeal. They are great for centerpieces for weddings and other events. The water beads really add a wow factor that can turn ordinary vases and bowls into something beautiful. 3. Water Beads for Plants Water beads are also great to use with plants. They help plants retain water and reduce the amount of watering plants need. They release the water gradually so the plant isn t flooded with water. The water beads can also act as a replacement for soil with some plants. Bamboo plants do well with water beads rather than soil. How to Use Water Beads 1. 1 tsp dry beads will yield about 1 quart of Water beads when fully hydrated. 2. Allow the beads to fully expand in 6-8 hours. 3. Remove the expanded beads from the water and pour into vases or bowls and ready to use.