Learning Resources Squishy Water Beads Science Lab teaches children the characteristics of gases, liquids, and solids through interactive, hands-on activities. This STEM activity kit uses sensory play to teach kids about properties of matter and scientific method. It includes supplies to make a squishy stress ball, a scented mini mood lamp and a calming mood tube out of water beads, along with a 36-page, illustrated storybook and activity guide with 10 STEM-based activities. Kids will love experimenting and testing their predictions about what might happen. Educational Benefits of Learning Resources Squishy Water Beads Science Lab Practical STEM focus. Develops scientific skills. Sensory skills. Observational skills. Contains: Squishy water beads and materials to make a mesh stress ball, calming mood tube and scented mini mood lamp. Illustrated story book lab guide with 10 activities. Calm down tube size: 20 x 5.5cm. Mood lamp requires 2 AAA batteries, supplied separately. Ages 5 - 9.