Description
An engaging sensory play activity combining baking soda and vinegar to create fizzy reactions, vibrant colors, and a fun learning experience for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Mixing bowl or container
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Optional: Small cups or containers for pouring
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mixing Area: Choose a spacious, easy-to-clean surface and lay down a tablecloth or newspaper.
- Create the Base Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of dish soap and mix until smooth.
- Add Color and Fragrance: Divide the mixture into small cups, adding food coloring and optional essential oil to each.
- Unleash the Sparkle: In a separate container, mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water, then slowly pour it into the baking soda mixture.
- Explore the Bubbles: Encourage kids to interact with the mixture, poking and mixing to see the continuing reactions.
Notes
Supervise younger children during the activity. Store any leftover mixture in an airtight container for a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Sensory Play
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg