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Exploding Rainbow Foam Towers


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Varies based on activity duration
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create a colorful and exciting sensory experience with Exploding Rainbow Foam Towers, perfect for kids and educational fun.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dish soap
  • Food coloring (various colors)
  • A large tray or baking sheet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small cups or containers for mixing
  • Safety goggles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out all materials on a large tray or baking sheet. Wear any protective gear like safety goggles if desired.
  2. Mix the Foam Ingredients: In a small cup, mix 1 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of dish soap until it forms a thick paste.
  3. Add Color: Divide the paste into separate containers and add food coloring to each, mixing for creative color combinations.
  4. Prepare the Vinegar: Pour 1 cup of vinegar into another cup.
  5. The Exploding Moment: Pour the vinegar into the middle of the baking sheet/tray. Quickly drop spoonfuls of the colored baking soda foam into the vinegar and watch it explode!
  6. Enjoy and Observe: Watch as the foam bubbles and erupts, creating a rainbow. Encourage kids to describe their sensory experience.

Notes

Experiment with different types of vinegar for varying scents or add glitter for extra sparkle.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: Educational

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: N/A
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg