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Color Mixing Activity

by Angela Thayer Leave a Comment

Teaching kids how to mix colors is a lot of fun! We've done plenty of activities, but the color mixing activity I'm sharing with you today is our newest favorite one! It's so easy and fun for kids! Here's what you need for this color mixing activity: 1 jar foam shaving cream droppers or pipettes red, yellow and blue food coloring Alka-Seltzer tablets The only thing you need to prepare ahead is the colored water. Fill a small jar with water and add in several drops of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kindergarten, Preschool, Science Tagged With: colors, experiment

Fizzing Candy Canes

by Angela Thayer 6 Comments

fizzing candy canes

We tried out a really neat experiment this past weekend using candy canes! For this fizzing candy canes experiment, you will just need candy canes, baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. Your kids are gonna love this experiment! This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need to make fizzing candy canes: 1 box of baking soda 1 bottle of vinegar food coloring candy canes tray - use a cookie sheet! If you use a small container, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science, Winter Activities Tagged With: baking soda, Christmas, experiment, vinegar

15 Awesome Egg Experiments

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

Eggs are not only great to eat, but super fun to use for experiments! Today, I'm excited to share with you 15 awesome egg experiments for children. Most of these activities just require a few ingredients. So easy and TONS of fun! Click on the links below to take you to each experiment!! Shrinking Egg Experiment from Science Sparks Lava Egg Science from Momma's Fun World Egg in a Bottle Air Pressure Experiment The Bouncy Egg from I Can Teach My Child Growing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: eggs, experiment

Fizzy Ice Stars

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

We LOVE the 4th of July! This week has been quite busy since I’ve been taking a preschool science class, but we did manage to squeeze in a fizzy science experiment for the 4th of July! This activity is very simple, but a great science activity for little ones! Here’s what you need: star ice cube tray (found at The Dollar Store) 1 cup water food coloring 1/2 cup baking soda bowl of vinegar dropper tray To start, mix 1 cup of water with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Then add a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science, Summer Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, baking soda, experiment, vinegar

Egg in a Bottle Experiment

by Angela Thayer 2 Comments

I'm so excited to share this neat science activity with you all today! For this experiment, you are demonstrating how air pressure works by sucking a hard-boiled egg into a bottle. Here's what you need for the egg in a bottle experiment:  A clear, empty container with a narrow top Very hot water Hard-boiled egg (peeled) First, you will boil water. I put 4 cups of water in a Pyrex measuring cup and microwaved it for about 5 minutes. It was piping hot! Then, you will pour the hot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: eggs, experiment

Jello Eruptions

by Angela Thayer 3 Comments

Today I'm sharing how to make Jell-o Eruptions! This experiment was inspired by Fun-a-Day. To start, I used these ingredients: I poured Jell-o and baking soda into a bowl and let my little ones mix them together. I did not use any measurements, but just poured all the Jell-o in and sprinkled in probably a half cup of baking soda. Then we simply poured vinegar into the mixture and watched it erupt! It is a typical reaction with baking soda/vinegar, but the Jell-o made the pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Play Tagged With: experiment, jello, letter j

Making a Homemade Lava Lamp

by Angela Thayer 8 Comments

  Disclosure: I have partnered with Gummylump.com and I received products to use in my post as a result of this relationship.  Everyone loves weird science activities, right?! I had the privilege on Monday to guest blog at Gummylump.com about a weird science activity for part of their summer camp at home series. Check out our fizzy experiment! It was one we'll be doing over and over again! Today I'm sharing another weird science activity. This time we're exploring water and oil to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preschool, Science Tagged With: experiment

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