Quote Originally Posted by KellyP View Post
I've used water beads many times in our sensory bins. Because of the hazards though I ONLY allow my older DCK's to use them.

The ones that were the biggest hit and the most fun were the ones that glowed in the dark. You can make them glow by using a hi-lighter marker.

Take the high-lighter marker and remove the insides. Take the little cotton-like stem from the center and soak it in water. The water will immediately turn the color of the high-lighter (yellow works best). Then hydrate your water beads with the high-lighter water. I buy clear water beads for this.

Then you need a black light. Once the black light is on, the beads glow and the kids LOVE it! They will literally play for hours with them.

They look like this:
Fantastic idea! Thanks for posting!