Description
A colorful and explosive craft that combines science and fun, perfect for children and parents.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- Kool-Aid (various colors)
- 1 cup water
- A large tray or baking sheet
- Small cups or containers
- Pipettes or small spoons
- Safety goggles (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of water until combined, forming a thick paste. Spread the baking soda mixture evenly on a large tray or baking sheet.
- In small cups, mix each Kool-Aid packet with 1 cup of vinegar. Stir until the Kool-Aid is completely dissolved.
- Using pipettes or small spoons, gently drizzle the Kool-Aid mixture over the baking soda base and watch the mixture fizz and erupt.
- Encourage kids to touch and feel the bubbly eruptions, discussing the sights, sounds, and feelings they experience.
Notes
Customize colors by using different flavors of Kool-Aid or food coloring. Experiment with amounts of vinegar and baking soda for different eruption intensities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 activity
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A