Rainbow Science Experiment – Fizzy Frozen Cubes

Rainbow Science Experiment – Frozen Fizzy Cubes

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This rainbow science experiment is a colorful explosion of kitchen science at it’s best! All you need are some household items for your kiddo to explore the thrill of chemical reactions. It is so much fun to release white vinegar onto frozen baking soda cubes to discover the fizzy reaction over and over again!

Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids

This rainbow science activity is safe for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond! It is not only an awesome hands on way to demonstrate what a chemical reactions is, but also a great opportunity to talk about freezing an object and reaching it’s melting point!

Short on time and won’t be able to freeze the mixture? Don’t worry! Try our super simple Easy Experiment to Do at Home – Fizzy Science project that can be set up in minutes!

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How to Create Frozen Cubes That Fizz

Here’s how you can make and play with this simple fizzy rainbow science experiment.

In this video, you’ll find that it’s a simple process that results in a ton of hands on discovery and curiosity. Once the cubes are entirely melted, exploring the colorful tray of leftovers is a great sensory experience!

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How to Create Frozen Cubes That Fizz

Here’s how you can make and play with this simple fizzy rainbow science experiment.

In this video, you’ll find that it’s a simple process that results in a ton of hands on discovery and curiosity. Once the cubes are entirely melted, exploring the colorful tray of leftovers is a great sensory experience!

All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.

How To Set Up This Rainbow Science Experiment

Kitchen science experiments are the best because it usually means you have most if not all the supplies in your pantry! For this experiment, there is definitely no special science supplies required!

The one thing your little one will need for setting up this experiment though is patience! Creating the mixture itself is super simple, but you have to wait several hours for it to freeze into cubes!

I definitely recommend using a tray or deep dish to contain all of the baking soda and vinegar. Once everything has melted your kiddos will likely want to dig their hands in, so this will contain the mess!

Have a toddler? They can enjoy this experiment too! Conducting it in their high chairs is a great way to keep their eyes level. Plus, using the dropper is an added fine motor skills strengthening activity for them too!

Materials

Tray
Baking Soda
Water
Liquid Watercolor or Food Coloring

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

To make all 6 colors, use 6 separate bowls and in each mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup water and enough liquid watercolor for the desired vibrancy. You could also use food coloring, but I prefer liquid watercolor because it is washable.

Step 2

Add the baking soda mixtures to an ice cube tray;

Step 3

Freeze for several hours;

Step 4

Once frozen, lay out your ice cubes on a tray, and provide a cup of white vinegar with a dropper;

Step 5

To conduct the experiment, have your kiddo drop vinegar onto the baking soda cubes for a fizzy reaction and brilliant display of colors!

Step 1

To make all 6 colors, use 6 separate bowls and in each mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup water and enough liquid watercolor for the desired vibrancy. You could also use food coloring, but I prefer liquid watercolor because it is washable.

Step 2

Add the baking soda mixtures to an ice cube tray;

Step 3

Freeze for several hours;

Step 4

Once frozen, lay out your ice cubes on a tray, and provide a cup of white vinegar with a dropper;

Step 5

To conduct the experiment, have your kiddo drop vinegar onto the baking soda cubes for a fizzy reaction and brilliant display of colors!

Educational Benefits of This Rainbow Science Experiment

There is a tremendous amount of learning and skills being strengthened from this hands on rainbow science experiment!

First off, this is a great intro to chemistry science experiments! It is the perfect time to discuss what a chemical reaction is. Well, you may be thinking, what is the chemical reaction in this experiment? In short, when the vinegar (an acid) comes into contact with the baking soda (a base), a reaction occurs and gas is released (carbon dioxide) causing the fun fizz. The fact that the cubes are frozen, is another great science observation about freezing temperatures and melting points!

Color recognition is a great skill to strengthen during this rainbow science experiment. This is especially good for toddlers who are learning color vocabulary. Older kids can enjoy exploring color mixing and discusing what primary and secondary colors are.

Fine motor skills are also being strengthened during this activity. Using droppers is one of those common household tools that are great for strengthening fine motor skills. If you are unfamiliar with what fine motor skills are and why the are important, be sure to read more about it!

Educational Benefits of This Rainbow Science Experiment

There is a tremendous amount of learning and skills being strengthened from this hands on rainbow science experiment!

First off, this is a great intro to chemistry science experiments! It is the perfect time to discuss what a chemical reaction is. Well, you may be thinking, what is the chemical reaction in this experiment? In short, when the vinegar (an acid) comes into contact with the baking soda (a base), a reaction occurs and gas is released (carbon dioxide) causing the fun fizz. The fact that the cubes are frozen, is another great science observation about freezing temperatures and melting points!

Color recognition is a great skill to strengthen during this rainbow science experiment. This is especially good for toddlers who are learning color vocabulary. Older kids can enjoy exploring color mixing and discusing what primary and secondary colors are.

Fine motor skills are also being strengthened during this activity. Using droppers is one of those common household tools that are great for strengthening fine motor skills. If you are unfamiliar with what fine motor skills are and why the are important, be sure to read more about it!

More Ways to Explore Chemical Reactions

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Bubble Slime – How to Make Slime That Pops!

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Welcome to the world of slime popping fun! This simple sensory activity is great for developing oral motors skill too! The kids will love this homemade bubble slime activity because it’s fast, simple, and entertaining to interact with!

Bubble Slime Aids in Oral Motor Skills Development

You can make these easy peasy slime bubbles with little effort at all. Not only is making slime the coolest thing ever for kids, but little do they know, they are also getting to work on their oral motor development with this activity too. This is great for helping with speech issues or speech delays – more on this below!

If you’re looking for a fun STEM learning activity for kids, this DIY bubble slime recipe is a must try!

Slime is not recommeded for children under 3 years old. For a taste-safe sensory play activity for toddlers and babies, don’t miss our Taste Safe Foam Recipe!

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How to Make Bubble Slime!

In this video, you’ll see how simple it is to make and play with bubble slime! Such a quick-to-make and easy activity that will have the kids coming back over and over again! Just be prepared for a lot of giggles and “woahs!”. Below you’ll find the simple steps and materials used to make this fun recipe!

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How to Make Bubble Slime!

In this video, you’ll see how simple it is to make and play with bubble slime! Such a quick-to-make and easy activity that will have the kids coming back over and over again! Just be prepared for a lot of giggles and “woahs!”. Below you’ll find the simple steps and materials used to make this fun recipe!

All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.

Slime Bubble Tips

Making slime bubbles is super easy and fast, but there are definitely a few important tips to help make the perfect slime experience! Steby step instructions are below along with links to materials used!

How to make slime less sticky?

What might appear a bit sticky and messy at first won’t be for very long! The more you knead, the less tacky it’s going to be! Just be sure to pay close attention to the measurements. If you notice that it’s still a bit tacky after kneading it for some time, add a little bit more liquid starch.

How do I get slime out clothes?

The earlier you get to the slime, the better! If you catch it early slime is so simple to remove from clothes, hair, the carpet, and lots of other places it shouldn’t be! The secret solution: white vinegar! That’s right, it’s that simple! For clothes, I’ll soak them in warm water with a splash of vinegar on top of the affected area. In just a few seconds, you’ll begin to be able to rub it clean. Easy peasy!

Materials

Water
Paper Straws

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Mix 1 cup white glue with 1/2 cup water;

Step 2

Add food coloring. We used a pink color so it looked like bubble gum bubbles!

Step 3

Add 1 cup liquid starch; and

Step 4

Knead until firm and not watery or too sticky.

Step 5

Provide a paper straw and blow some bubbles!

Step 1

Mix 1 cup white glue with 1/2 cup water;

Step 2

Add food coloring. We used a pink color so it looked like bubble gum bubbles!

Step 3

Add 1 cup liquid starch; and

Step 4

Knead until firm and not watery or too sticky.

Step 5

Provide a paper straw and blow some bubbles!

Educational Benefits for this Slime Bubble Activity!

Did you know that oral motor skills are important for so many practical life skills including speaking, facial expression, feeding, and drinking? Oral motor skills include the movement, and coordination of the mouth, jaw, tongue, cheeks and lips and begin to develop in the womb. Oral motor delays can happen, and one technique to strengthen that skill is with straws! Sucking, and in this case, blowing into a straw is a fun way to exercise those important oral muscles!

Additionally, the science of creating slime is the coolest! Talk about the reaction that forms with the combination of the slime ingredients. Use this as a great learning lesson on how reactions occur and different ways that they can be changed to produce different results.

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If you add too much liquid starch, the slime will become rubbery. If you add too little liquid starch, the slime will be too sticky.

Plus, it is a fun opportunity to talk about the anatomy of breathing. Take a deep breath of oxygen in, and as your kiddo exhales, watch as the bubble captures the carbon dioxide!

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Educational Benefits for this Slime Bubble Activity!

Did you know that oral motor skills are important for so many practical life skills including speaking, facial expression, feeding, and drinking? Oral motor skills include the movement, and coordination of the mouth, jaw, tongue, cheeks and lips and begin to develop in the womb. Oral motor delays can happen, and one technique to strengthen that skill is with straws! Sucking, and in this case, blowing into a straw is a fun way to exercise those important oral muscles!

Additionally, the science of creating slime is the coolest! Talk about the reaction that forms with the combination of the slime ingredients. Use this as a great learning lesson on how reactions occur and different ways that they can be changed to produce different results.

If you add too much liquid starch, the slime will become rubbery. If you add too little liquid starch, the slime will be too sticky.

Plus, it is a fun opportunity to talk about the anatomy of breathing. Take a deep breath of oxygen in, and as your kiddo exhales, watch as the bubble captures the carbon dioxide!

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Earth Day Craft for Kids – Earth Collage

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This Earth Day craft for kids is a super fun way to celebrate our planet! Even the youngest of kids can enjoy using simple resources at home to create one giant beautiful Earth! Even better, use recycled paper! This Earth Day craft is a great opportunity to talk about the main colors of planet earth – blue and green – and what they are – the land and sea! This talking point makes a great segue on how human beings can work together to keep our land and sea clean and healthy!

Ripping Up Paper is a Great Fine Motor Exercise!

This activity not only sparks important environmental conversations, but the act of ripping up the blue and green paper is awesome for fine motor skill strengthening and hand-eye coordination! Fine motor skills are incredibly important and ripping paper is a fun way to strengthen those small muscles!

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How to Set Up This Earth Day Craft for Kids

Here’s how you can make and create this fun Earth Day Craft for Kids. In this video, you’ll see how easy it can be to show the kids what the Earth looks like with just a few simple supplies that you likely already have at home.

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How to Set Up This Earth Day Craft for Kids

Here’s how you can make and create this fun Earth Day Craft for Kids. In this video, you’ll see how easy it can be to show the kids what the Earth looks like with just a few simple supplies that you likely already have at home.

All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.

Materials

2 Pieces of Cardboard (identical sizes)
Green/Blue Paper
Round Bowl and Pencil (for tracing)
Tape

2 Pieces of Cardboard (identical sizes)
Green/Blue Paper
Round Bowl and Pencil (for tracing)
Tape
Adhesive Paper
Permanent Markers
Craft Knife

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Trace a circle using the bowl and pencil.

Step 2

Use the knife to cut the circle out. (you’ll want to do this part so it’s safe!)

Step 3

Put a piece of the adhesive paper and stick it onto the round part, sticky side up.

Step 4

Place the other piece of cardboard underneath and tape them together.

Step 5

Outline the land and the sea in marker.

Step 6

Tear up the blue and green paper and mix them up in a bowl.

Step 7

Have the kids sort and stick the pieces.

Step 1

Trace a circle using the bowl and pencil.

Step 2

Use the knife to cut the circle out. (you’ll want to do this part so it’s safe!)

Step 3

Put a piece of the sticky paper and stick it onto the round part, sticky side up.

Step 4

Place the other piece of cardboard underneath and tape them together.

Step 5

Outline the land and the sea in marker.

Step 6

Tear up the blue and green paper and mix them up in a bowl.

Step 7

Have the kids sort and stick the pieces.

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More Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Looking for another way to celebrate Earth Day? You have to try this fun and free waste sorting activity! It is a great way to talk about what items are recyclable and which are not. Best part? It is a wonderful conversation starter on things we can do in our life to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Just print and cut out the trucks. Tape the trucks to an old box or old metal can making sure their is an opening for the truck’s mouths! Then cut out the trash and recyclables and “feed” them to the correct truck!

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Educational Benefits for this fun Earth Day Craft for Kids

There is so much to love about this Earth Day craft for kids. From fine motor skills, to color sorting, and simply visualizing this big beautiful planet we call home!

Fine Motor Skills. As mentioned above, ripping paper is fantastic for muscle strength in hands and supporting fine motor skills.

Color Sorting. With the outline of Earth in view, children can learn how to color sort blue and green to make the land and sea! This will help them learn how much water is on the surface as well as how much land.

Geography. Even the youngest of kids, can begin to understand the basics of geography through this activity. Discuss continents, countries, bodies of water. Pointing to where you live on this planet is a great way to spark the converastion!

Solar System. You can take this conversation a step further and talk about Earth and where it is located within our solar system. It is the third planet from the sun, the fifth largest within the solar system, and it is the only planet to have liquid water on its surface.

Educational Benefits for this fun Earth Day Craft for Kids

There is so much to love about this Earth Day craft for kids. From fine motor skills, to color sorting, and simply visualizing this big beautiful planet we call home!

Fine Motor Skills. As mentioned above, ripping paper is fantastic for muscle strength in hands and supporting fine motor skills.

Color Sorting. With the outline of Earth in view, children can learn how to color sort blue and green to make the land and sea! This will help them learn how much water is on the surface as well as how much land.

Geography. Even the youngest of kids, can begin to understand the basics of geography through this activity. Discuss continents, countries, bodies of water. Pointing to where you live on this planet is a great way to spark the converastion!

Solar System. You can take this conversation a step further and talk about Earth and where it is located within our solar system. It is the third planet from the sun, the fifth largest within the solar system, and it is the only planet to have liquid water on its surface.

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Science Experiment with Food – Regrowing Food Scraps

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Observing how vegetables regrow from scraps is a fun science experiment with food for kids to do at home or beyond with no yard required! My kids love watching vegetables regrow from the windowsill, and if you have the yard space, you could even start a little garden with your kids!

You can teach your little ones about how they can turn garbage into food that you can eat! Which is pretty cool if you ask me!

Learn About Your Food and Where it Comes From

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Plus, even parents can get in on the fun and save a little bit of money on your next trip to the grocery store too!

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Teach Science with Regrowing Food Scraps

We saved the bottoms of celery, green onions, and romaine lettuce to regrow our own vegetables. All you have to do is plop them into some water and make sure they get plenty of sun! Two weeks later and we had an entirely grown vegetable ready to eat!

Using a plant’s ability to grow new roots is a great way to study plants and help you save money on food and reduce your food waste.

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A Science Experiment with Food That Reduces Waste

We saved the bottoms of celery, green onions, and romaine lettuce to regrow our own vegetables. All you have to do is plop them into some water and make sure they get plenty of sun! Two weeks later and we had an entirely grown vegetable ready to eat!

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What Foods You Can Save for This Science Experiment with Food!

Celery
Potatoes
Garlic
Carrots
Turnips
Leafy Greens
Ginger
Tumeric
Pineapple
Turnips
Onions, including chives and shallots
Herbs: Basil, Mint, Cilantro

Materials

Cups or other type of container
Toothpicks

Food Scraps (ex. Lettuce or Celery Root)
Optional: Tabletop Greenhouse

Drinking Cups
Toothpicks
Food Scraps (ex. Lettuce or Celery Root)
Optional: Tabletop Greenhouse

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Use your toothpicks or skewers and poke into your scrap from three or four sides. Just enough that it can support itself on top of the cup!

Step 2

Place your skewered scrap on top of the cup so that the bottom dangles into the cup below the rim.

Step 3

Fill the cup with water, making sure it reaches your scrap so it can drink! Alternatively, you could place your food scraps on a plate or shallow dish with water, but we used a longer, clear cup so that we could see the root growth!

Step 4

Check in each day and watch your fresh veggies grow!

Step 1

Use your toothpicks or skewers and poke into your scrap from three or four sides. Just enough that it can support itself on top of the cup!

Step 2

Place your skewered scrap on top of the cup so that the bottom dangles into the cup below the rim.

Step 3

Fill the cup with water, making sure it reaches your scrap so it can drink! Alternatively, you could place your food scraps on a plate or shallow dish with water, but we used a longer, clear cup so that we could see the root growth!

Step 4

Check in each day and watch your fresh veggies grow!

Educational Benefits of This Science Experiment with Food Scraps

This fun science experiment with food combines science and gardening to make a fun STEM activity that your kids will love!

It teaches your kids about the plant life cycle, food waste, and where our food comes from a scientific perspective. Your kids can even practice the scientific method by making observations and developing hypotheses about how long they will take to grow.

It also helps your kids learn about the basics of gardening and growing their own food. How is food grown? Root vegetables don’t always start from a seed but can be grown from the very roots that grew the vegetables you ate!

Educational Benefits of This Science Experiment with Food Scraps

This fun science experiment with food combines science and gardening to make a fun STEM activity that your kids will love!

It teaches your kids about the plant life cycle, food waste, and where our food comes from a scientific perspective. Your kids can even practice the scientific method by making observations and developing hypotheses about how long they will take to grow.

It also helps your kids learn about the basics of gardening and growing their own food. How is food grown? Root vegetables don’t always start from a seed but can be grown from the very roots that grew the vegetables you ate!

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Easy Experiment to Do at Home – Fizzy Science

Easy Experiment to do at Home and Beyond – Fizzy Science

Want to wow your kiddos with beautiful color explosions? This set up is such an easy experiment to do at home, yet so much fun! The set up time, takes all of a few minutes! Kids can enjoy discovering the fizzy chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar while channeling their inner Jackson Pollock!

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Watch the Video to See This Easy Experiment to do a Home in Action!

Kids can enjoy strengthening fine motor skills while using droppers to release colorful vinegar on top of a layer of baking soda! You can see how fun it is to watch as the chemical reaction causes fizz and froth to form!

Using multiple colors results in a beautiful tray that truly looks like a piece of artwork!

Watch the Video to See This Easy Experiment to do a Home in Action!

Kids can enjoy strengthening fine motor skills while using droppers to release colorful vinegar on top of a layer of baking soda! You can see how fun it is to watch as the chemical reaction causes fizz and froth to form!

Using multiple colors results in a beautiful tray that truly looks like a piece of artwork!

How to Set Up This Easy to do Experiment at Home!

This easy experiment to do at home, is so simple to set up! The ingredients (listed below!) are all common household goods. I have a few tips to get the most bang for your buck!

First, only use a thin layer of baking soda. That is all that is needed to create fun fizzy explosions of color!

Another tip is that while you can use food coloring to make the vinegar colorful, I prefer to use liquid watercolor. Liquid watercolor comes in larger quantities and is washable.

Lastly, for younger kids who haven’t quite developed the skill to use droppers, use a small cup instead to scoop of some vinegar and pour it on the baking soda tray!

Materials

Reusable Cups
Liquid Watercolor or Food Coloring
Droppers

Tray or Plate
Baking Soda
Vinegar
Reusable Cups
Liquid Watercolor or Food Coloring
Droppers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow tray or plate, spread a thin layer of baking soda.

Step 2

Fill 6 cups up with white vinegar.

Step 3

Add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food coloring to each cup based on your preferred vibrancy.

Step 4

Provide droppers (or a small cup for toddlers) to transfer the vinegar mixture to the baking soda.

Step 1

In a shallow tray or plate, spread a thin layer of baking soda.

Step 2

Fill 6 cups up with white vinegar.

Step 3

Add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food coloring to each cup based on your preferred vibrancy.

Step 4

Provide droppers (or a small cup for toddlers) to transfer the vinegar mixture to the baking soda.

Educational Benefits of this Fizzy Rainbow Science Experiment

This is not only an easy experiment to do at home, but there is also so much a child can learn in the process!

Artistic Expression: There are many ways to conduct a baking soda and vinegar science experiment, but this is a fun way to also integrate art and color mixing.

Chemical Reactions: Explain to your child that baking soda is a base, and vinegar is an acid, and when they combine, a chemical reaction occurs. The fizz and froth that is created is called carbon dioxide.

Sensory Play: Once everything has been combined, kids can’t resist but put their hands into the colorful tray and see what it feels like! This is safe to do and such a fun sensory experience!

Educational Benefits of this Fizzy Rainbow Science Experiment

This is not only an easy experiment to do at home, but there is also so much a child can learn in the process!

Artistic Expression: There are many ways to conduct a baking soda and vinegar science experiment, but this is a fun way to also integrate art and color mixing.

Chemical Reactions: Explain to your child that baking soda is a base, and vinegar is an acid, and when they combine, a chemical reaction occurs. The fizz and froth that is created is called carbon dioxide.

Sensory Play: Once everything has been combined, kids can’t resist but put their hands into the colorful tray and see what it feels like! This is safe to do and such a fun sensory experience!

More Ways to Explore Science Experiments

Here are my top picks science experiments and kits you can buy!

Science Kit for Kids

This science kit for kids includes 30 scientific experiments plus fun gear like a lab coat, goggles, and other scientific equipment!

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This kit is specifically about exploring color-related science experiments! It includes 12 fun experiments and a lab book!

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Steve Spangler Science Color Fizzers

This set of 100 tablets comes in primary colors. You can mix the colored water to create different colors.

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National Geographic Earth Science Kit

This kit lets your children learn hands-on about geology and chemical reactions in volcanoes.

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Winter Science Experiment – Fizzy Snowman

Introduce your kiddos to chemistry with this fun winter science experiment. All you need is some fake snow with baking soda and vinegar!

This is a really fun way to teach your kids how chemical reactions work, and you don’t even have to use real snow to do it. Use one of my baking soda-based snow recipes.

Plus, it is fun for kids of all ages. Since it uses a large dropper, even preschoolers can participate and learn a bit about science.

Keep reading and discover how easy it is to make your very fake snow science experiment with baking soda and vinegar.

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Watch the Video to See How to Set Up The Experiment!

In this video you’ll see how easy it is to make your own winter science experiment. In fact, you probably already have everything you need to make this!

Make sure you have enough droppers for each child to have their own. You could even make multiple snowmen. Everyone is going to want to join in!

For written step-by-step instructions, read on below for more information!

Watch the Video to See How to Set Up The Experiment!

In this video you’ll see how easy it is to make your own winter science experiment. In fact, you probably already have everything you need to make this!

Make sure you have enough droppers for each child to have their own. You could even make multiple snowmen. Everyone is going to want to join in!

For written step-by-step instructions, read on below for more information!

Teach Chemistry With Fake Snow

I love science experiments that allow my kiddos to touch and explore what they are learning. Sensory activities that engage not only their mind but their other senses as well help them learn new concepts faster and more effectively.

With science and chemistry, I knew that giving my kids control of the reactions would keep them engaged and asking questions. Questions is the foundation of scientific curiosity.

As your child drops the vinegar on the snowman, they will try to figure out why it makes it fizz up so much.

If your kiddos love this, you have to try our Shaving Cream Cone activity!

Materials

Vinegar
Googley Eyes, Carrot, Sticks, and other items of your choice to make the snowman!

Baking Soda-Based Fake Snow
Droppers
Vinegar
Googley Eyes, Carrot, Sticks, and other items of your choice to make the snowman!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Follow this tutorial and make your fake snow with baking soda and shaving cream.

Step 2

Decorate a small snowman on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Fill droppers up with vinegar.

Step 4

Let your children take turns squirting the vinegar on the snowman and watching it fizz.

Step 1

Follow this tutorial and make your fake snow with baking soda and shaving cream.

Step 2

Decorate a small snowman on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Fill droppers up with vinegar.

Step 4

Let your children take turns squirting the vinegar on the snowman and watching it fizz.

Educational Benefits of Fake Snow Science Experiment

This is a fun and exciting way to introduce your kids to the wonder of science and chemistry. There is so much to learn and enjoy!

Chemical Reactions: What happens when the vinegar mixes with the baking soda? Why does it fizz up so much?

This is the perfect opportunity to teach your children about how all living things are made up of chemicals and sometimes those chemicals react in physical ways that we can see.

This chemical reaction is all about what happens when an acid (vinegar) reacts with a base (baking soda). When vinegar and baking soda combine, carbon dioxide is released causing bubbles and a fizzy froth!

Scientific Method: Every science experiment should follow the scientific method and this is a fun way to teach it. Ask your child to guess what will happen when they add the vinegar. Then, repeat the experiment a few times. Then, support or deny their hypothesis – did it work like they guessed it would?

Educational Benefits of Fake Snow Science Experiment

This is a fun and exciting way to introduce your kids to the wonder of science and chemistry. There is so much to learn and enjoy!

Chemical Reactions: What happens when the vinegar mixes with the baking soda? Why does it fizz up so much?

This is the perfect opportunity to teach your children about how all living things are made up of chemicals and sometimes those chemicals react in physical ways that we can see.

This chemical reaction is all about what happens when an acid (vinegar) reacts with a base (baking soda). When vinegar and baking soda combine, carbon dioxide is released causing bubbles and a fizzy froth!

Scientific Method: Every science experiment should follow the scientific method and this is a fun way to teach it. Ask your child to guess what will happen when they add the vinegar. Then, repeat the experiment a few times. Then, support or deny their hypothesis – did it work like they guessed it would?

Store-Bought Science Experiments

Here are my top picks for the best chemistry experiments you can buy!

Geyser Science Kit

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Chemistry Kits

This 3-Pack Chemistry Kits will ignite a passion for science. Including an electrochemistry lab, fire lab, and vortex lab.

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National Geographic Earth Science Kit

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Lab and Science Kit for Preschoolers

This 45 Piece Set is perfect for kids 3+. It includes 2 test tubes, dropper, funels, safety glasses, and 20 activity cards.

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DIY Catapult | How to Make a Catapult Out of Simple Supplies

DIY Catapult | How to Make a Catapult
Out of Simple Supplies

Make this DIY catapult out of objects you have around this house. This teaches them beginning science!

One of the best way to teach early math and science concepts is by making it hands on and letting kids play! This catapult is a toy that can launch all sorts of things. My kids started with soft pom poms and they quickly moved to going outside and finding rocks, twigs, leaves, really anything they could launch!

There are all sorts of scientific things that they learn with these little catapults. This is the foundation for the physics branch of science. They will learn how the stored energy in the craft sticks hurls the projectile.

This easy science experiment turns into a fun game for your kids. The best part is that you probably already have these supplies in your home!

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Watch the Video to See How to Make a DIY Catapult!

Making DIY catapults is super easy. Here’s a quick video showing not only how to make a DIY catapult, but also how you can turn it into a game with paper cup landing goals!

For older kids, have them make the catapults themselves! However, even toddlers will enjoy flinging taste-safe objects from the catapults too!

For written step-by-step instructions and materials, read on below for more information!

Watch the Video to See How to Make a DIY Catapult!

Making DIY catapults is super easy. Here’s a quick video showing not only how to make a DIY catapult, but also how you can turn it into a game with paper cup landing goals!

For older kids, have them make the catapults themselves! However, even toddlers will enjoy flinging taste-safe objects from the catapults too!

For written step-by-step instructions and materials, read on below for more information!

How to Play with the DIY Catapult

There are many ways to play with DIY catapults! You can create a landing zone like in the video and take it up a notch by assigning values to each cup!

You can also skip the landing zones entirely and go outside and enjoy experimenting with lots of different objects. My boys enjoyed collecting all the objects they could find, like sticks, stones, leaves, and even empty snail shells!

Your kiddos can enjoy experimenting which one will go farthest and fastest! They can also experiment with direction all the while strengthening fine motor skills as they launch the objects!

Materials

10 Craft Sticks
4 Rubber Bands
1 Recycled Bottle Cap

10 Craft Sticks
4 Rubber Bands
1 Recycled Bottle Cap
Small Cups
Pom poms

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Stack 8 craft sticks together and bind them with 2 rubber bands, one on each end.

Step 2

With the 2 remaining craft sticks, bind them at one end with a rubber band.

Step 3

Sandwich the stack of 8 craft sticks in between the stack of 2 craft sticks.

Step 4

Crisscross a rubber band around the sandwiched stack of craft sticks to hold it all in place.

Step 5

Hot glue a bottle cap at the end of the topmost craft stick. Use it to place items like pom poms inside.

Step 6

Line up small cups for an added scoring system!

Step 1

Stack 8 craft sticks together and bind them with 2 rubber bands, one on each end.

Step 2

With the 2 remaining craft sticks, bind them at one end with a rubber band.

Step 3

Sandwich the stack of 8 craft sticks in between the stack of 2 craft sticks.

Step 4

Crisscross a rubber band around the sandwiched stack of craft sticks to hold it all in place.

Step 5

Hot glue a bottle cap at the end of the topmost craft stick. Use it to place items like pom poms inside.

Step 6

Line up small cups for an added scoring system!

Educational Benefits of the DIY Catapult

There are actually quite a few things they learn – even though in their minds they are just having a blast flinging balls and rocks across the table.

Physics

This is the best way to introduce your kids to the wonder of physics. The science behind the catapult uses potential and kinetic energy that is stored in the rubber bands.

Teach your kids that the potential energy is the stored energy and the kinetic energy is what happens as the pom poms fly into the air – the energy in motion.

There are also three energy storage mechanisms that help it work – torsion, tension, and gravity.

The catapult stores energy in the rubber band as you pull it back. Then, when you let go, the potential energy is released creating a force that projects the pom pom into the air!

Precision and Aim

This activity also teaches your kids precision and aim. This is a very important part of hand-eye coordination. You can even create goals on the table and ask them to try and make their objects hit the goal.

Educational Benefits of the DIY Catapult

There are actually quite a few things they learn – even though in their minds they are just having a blast flinging balls and rocks across the table.

Physics

This is the best way to introduce your kids to the wonder of physics. The science behind the catapult uses potential and kinetic energy that is stored in the rubber bands.

Teach your kids that the potential energy is the stored energy and the kinetic energy is what happens as the pom poms fly into the air – the energy in motion.

There are also three energy storage mechanisms that help it work – torsion, tension, and gravity.

The catapult stores energy in the rubber band as you pull it back. Then, when you let go, the potential energy is released creating a force that projects the pom pom into the air!

Precision and Aim

This activity also teaches your kids precision and aim. This is a very important part of hand-eye coordination. You can even create goals on the table and ask them to try and make their objects hit the goal.

Top Picks: Catapult Toys and Kits

Here are my suggestions for catapult toys and kits you can buy!

Craft a Catapult & Play

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Color Mixing Activity – The Color Path

Color Mixing Activity – The Colorful Path

This color mixing activity is a fun way to get kids on their feet! This is where gross motor, sensory play, and science collide to discover how primary colors mix to form secondary colors!

Even the littlest of kids can enjoy this one! Using plastic bags to mix the paint is low prep and keeps things mess free!

Plus, Once your kiddo stamps on the bags to create a secondary color, you can use that paint for an art project!

Read on to see how simple this is to set up and what materials I used, including paint and tape!

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Watch the Video to See the Color Mixing Activity in Action

Back and forth, back and forth! My kids enjoyed running on top of the colorful bags, mixing them with their feet as well as getting on the floor and mixing them with their hands!

They made guesses of what colors were going to form, and enjoyed the mess-free sensory experience!

Watch the Video to See the Color Mixing Activity in Action

Back and forth, back and forth! My kids enjoyed running on top of the colorful bags, mixing them with their feet as well as getting on the floor and mixing them with their hands!

They made guesses of what colors were going to form, and enjoyed the mess-free sensory experience!

color mixing activity for kids sensory path

How to Make Your Own Gross Motor Color Mixing Activity for Kids

Making this color mixing activity requires the simplest of materials! Everything we used, you likely already have in your home!

If you’ve been following along on our play journey, you know we constantly save and use cardboard! So naturally, this is what we used as the foundation of our sensory path!

In addition, I will break down everything that we used to keep this color mixing activity vibrant, yet mess-free!

Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Use an alcohol swab to remove the white label on top of the plastic bag. This is optional, but it allows you to see into the bag more clearly!

Step 2

Fill plastic bags up with paint, each with 2 colors that will form a secondary color. Blue and yellow to form green. Yellow and red to form orange. And blue and red to form purple.

Step 3

Tape the bags over the zipper portion to give extra security in case of the bag opening.

Step 4

Tape the bags onto the floor, or first on to cardboard (like we did!) as an extra security in case a bag ruptures.

Step 5

Task children with mixing up the paint using their feet. Walking back and forth until the colors combine. Make guesses, and enjoy discovering the results!

Step 1

Use an alcohol swab to remove the white label on top of the plastic bag. This is optional, but it allows you to see into the bag more clearly!

Step 2

Fill plastic bags up with paint, each with 2 colors that will form a secondary color. Blue and yellow to form green. Yellow and red to form orange. And blue and red to form purple.

Step 3

Tape the bags over the zipper portion to give extra security in case of the bag opening.

Step 4

Tape the bags onto the floor, or first on to cardboard (like we did!) as an extra security in case a bag ruptures.

Step 5

Task children with mixing up the paint using their feet. Walking back and forth until the colors combine. Make guesses, and enjoy discovering the results!

Color Mixing Activity Printable

We created a super fun printable that explores color mixing. The set includes 5 hands on activities all about colors and color mixing!

Enjoy coloring and distinguishing each of the colors in the rainbow! Then, learn all about what happens when primary colors mix to form secondary colors. Next, learn about shades (making colors darker) and tints (making colors lighter). And finally, go over all those concepts in a final round up review!

For this printable color mixing activity set plus many other printables visit our Printable Shop!

Educational Benefits of Color Mixing

There are so many benefits a child can gain through color mixing activities, especially gross motor ones like this!

They will experience the concept of cause and effect. When they cause the two primary colors mix, they will see the effects visually in the new color they created!

This activity is also a great way for even the youngest of kids to learn color recognition. Not only will they be able to distinguish primary colors from secondary colors, but will enjoy the process of creating them!

This is also a great opportunity for language development. Asking questions, making predictions, and discussing the names of the different colors is key!

color mixing activity for toddlers sensory path

Last but not least there are both gross motor and fine motor skills being experienced in this color mixing activity. My having children walk over the color path, they are exercising their gross motor skills. Then, they can sit down on the ground and use their hands to mix the colors, exercising their fine motor skills too!

Educational Benefits of Sensory Play

There are so many benefits a child can gain through color mixing activities, especially gross motor ones like this!

They will experience the concept of cause and effect. When they cause the two primary colors mix, they will see the effects visually in the new color they created!

This activity is also a great way for even the youngest of kids to learn color recognition. Not only will they be able to distinguish primary colors from secondary colors, but will enjoy the process of creating them!

This is also a great opportunity for language development. Asking questions, making predictions, and discussing the names of the different colors is key!

Last but not least there are both gross motor and fine motor skills being experienced in this color mixing activity. My having children walk over the color path, they are exercising their gross motor skills. Then, they can sit down on the ground and use their hands to mix the colors, exercising their fine motor skills too!

Store-Bought Color Mixing Activities

Here are my top picks for toys you can buy that are all about color mixing!

Color Mixing Glasses

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Splash of Color Kit

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Watercolor Set

This set includes paint, brushes, and paper. Watercolors are a classic way to watch colors mix and create new shades.

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Steve Spangler Science Color Fizzers

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DIY Crystals: Chemistry for Kids

Here’s a fun science experiment where you can create the coolest DIY crystals overnight using a special powder , water, and pipe cleaners!! They are truly so easy to make. Plus, it’s a great hands-on learning activity about chemistry and geology!

I absolutely love the artistic component to this activity as well. My kiddos wanted their crystals to look like geodes and so used that as inspiration for their design. Feel free to adapt the colors and design of your diy crystals to your choosing!

No doubt, this diy crystal activity will capture your child’s imagination and scientific curiosity, perhaps unlike anything you’ve ever done before! It’s really easy to make stunning crystals that sparkle in the sun. Keep reading and you’ll see just how easy – and fun – it is!

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Watch the Video to See How to Make DIY Crystals!

In this video you will so how easy it is to make diy crystals! You don’t need to go to any speciality store to get all the materials – they are typical household and crafting products!

Kids can be very hands on with this experiment, except adults should supervise and be in charge of pouring the boiling water! Additionally, none of the ingredients should be inhaled or ingested.

For written step-by-step instructions, read on below for more information!

Watch the Video to See How to Make DIY Crystals!

In this video you will so how easy it is to make diy crystals! You don’t need to go to any speciality store to get all the materials – they are typical household and crafting products!

Kids can be very hands on with this experiment, except adults should supervise and be in charge of pouring the boiling water! Additionally, none of the ingredients should be inhaled or ingested.

For written step-by-step instructions, read on below for more information!

Teach Science With DIY Crystals

Watch how independent my kiddos were able to be while making their very own crystals! Their reaction to the final creation is priceless! And they are learning so much about chemistry in the process.

Molecules are the building blocks of all life and they are what make a crystal look like a crystal. This science experiment teaches kids hands-on how crystals are formed.

Crystallization is what happens when liquids cool and harden to a solid. Certain molecules in the liquid gather together as they attempt to become stable – this is what creates the patterns you see in the crystals.

These are concepts kids will learn in grade school – and this science activity is an excellent way to teach it.

Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Shape the pipe cleaners in whatever design you like. My boys wanted to make their crystals look like geodes, so they swirled the center and made a brown frame on some. But you could do lots of shapes, like hearts, a snowflake, you name it.

Step 2

Hang your shape on a craft stick using another pipe cleaner.

Step 3

In a pot or microwave-safe container, heat water until it’s almost boiling. Stir in special powder (borax) into the hot water, using about 3 tablespoons of borax for every cup of water. Keep stirring until the borax powder is completely dissolved. You’ve now created a supersaturated borax solution.

(Warning: Glass can be sensitive to rapid temperature changes, and extreme temperature differentials can cause the glass to crack or shatter. So do not pour the boiling water into the glass jar if the glass jar is cold!)

Step 4

Place the pipe cleaner into the borax solution, making sure that it is fully submerged and not touching any edges.

Step 5

Leave the jar overnight, undisturbed. The longer you let it sit, the larger the crystals will be.

Step 6

Remove from the solution once the crystals have formed. Dry it fully before handling them and enjoy the beautiful DIY crystals!

Step 7

To remove leftover crystals from the glass jar, just add boiling water to dissolve.

Step 1

Shape the pipe cleaners in whatever design you like. My boys wanted to make their crystals look like geodes, so they swirled the center and made a brown frame on some. But you could do lots of shapes, like hearts, a snowflake, you name it.

Step 2

Hang your shape on a craft stick using another pipe cleaner.

Step 3

In a pot or microwave-safe container, heat water until it’s almost boiling. Stir in the special powder (borax) into the hot water, using about 3 tablespoons of borax for every cup of water. Keep stirring until the borax powder is completely dissolved. You’ve now created a supersaturated borax solution.

(Warning: Glass can be sensitive to rapid temperature changes, and extreme temperature differentials can cause the glass to crack or shatter. So do not pour the boiling water into the glass jar if the glass jar is cold!)

Step 4

Place the pipe cleaner into the borax solution, making sure that it is fully submerged and not touching any edges.

Step 5

Leave the jar overnight, undisturbed. The longer you let it sit, the larger the crystals will be.

Step 6

Remove from the solution once the crystals have formed. Dry it fully before handling them and enjoy the beautiful DIY crystals!

Step 7

To remove leftover crystals from the glass jar, just add boiling water to dissolve.

Educational Benefits of Making DIY Crystals

This fun experiment combines science with art – it’s the perfect STEAM activity for kids of all ages.

From a scientific perspective, it teaches kids the different properties of matter, specifically solids and liquids. The crystals form as the liquid from your jar becomes a solid – just like ice!

It also helps kids learn about beginning chemistry. Why do borax and water create crystals? This is because the dissolved minerals in the water from the borax cool as the water cools down and it solidifies on your pipe cleaners.

Educational Benefits of Making DIY Crystals

This fun experiment combines science with art – it’s the perfect STEAM activity for kids of all ages.

From a scientific perspective, it teaches kids the different properties of matter, specifically solids and liquids. The crystals form as the liquid from your jar becomes a solid – just like ice!

It also helps kids learn about beginning chemistry. Why do borax and water create crystals? This is because the dissolved minerals in the water from the borax cool as the water cools down and it solidifies on your pipe cleaners.

Store-Bought Gemstone and Crystal Kits!

Here are my top picks for store-bought activities for the crystal and gemstone lover!

Crystal Growing Lab

These crystals grow in 3-4 days and come in 6 different colors.

The light up display becomes an amazing night light!

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These crystals grow up looking like pink and green trees.

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Gemstone Dig Kit

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This kit teaches kids how to dig up gemstones.

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Break Open Geodes

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DIY Race Track Out of Toilet Paper Rolls

Make this DIY race track out of your leftover toilet paper rolls! It is a super fun way to craft and build together while playfully learning all about physics!

Teach Early Physics with a DIY Race Track

There are so many fantastic things about this race track! I mean, it will save you lots of money – that’s one of the best benefits, right? More than that, it’s actually educational too!

As you build it, encourage your older school-age children to help you design it. This teaches them early engineering skills. They can learn what works and what doesn’t – which is all part of the scientific method.

For this activity, all you need is some toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls, scissors, paint, egg cartons, and tape. Keep reading – I’ll share all the details below.

Skills:

Ages:

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Watch the Video to See the DIY Race Track In Action

Just look at how much fun it is! We painted ours in as many vibrant colors as we could think of! Let your children paint theirs however they want. Artistic expression encourages mental growth. You can see the joy as they send the cars down the track over and over again. Kids can experiment with speed and types of cars to see new and different results!

Watch the Video to See the DIY Race Track In Action

Just look at how much fun it is! We painted ours in as many vibrant colors as we could think of! Let your children paint theirs however they want. Artistic expression encourages mental growth. You can see the joy as they send the cars down the track over and over again. Kids can experiment with speed and types of cars to see new and different results!

How to Make a DIY Race Track

Here’s how to make your very own home made race track for toys! You can make it as simple or complex as you want (and have time and space for). I made a really simple one and my kids played with it over and over again!

A couple tips — glue takes a long time to dry. If you have impatient kiddos using tape is the faster option. Also, taping the track to the ground will keep everything more steady!

We chose vibrant colors for our DIY racing track, but make a fun craft session out of painting the paper towel tubes in as many (or little) colors as you’d like!

All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.

Materials

Toilet Paper Rolls
Paper Towel Rolls
Paint, we used paint sticks!

Glue or Strong Tape
Egg Cartons

Toilet Paper Rolls
Paper Towel Rolls
Paint, we used paint sticks!
Glue or Strong Tape
Egg Cartons

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Cut 8-10 toilet paper rolls in half and paint them. Let them dry. If you use paint sticks, they’ll dry in seconds!

Step 2

Use paper towel rolls for the columns to support the track.

Step 3

Cut an egg carton into thirds and use two pieces as support for the paper towel tubes.

Step 4

Tape everything together, including the egg cartons to the floor so that it won’t fall over! Add extra tubes to the sides if cars roll out the top.

Step 1

Cut 8-10 toilet paper rolls in half and paint them. Let them dry. If you use paint sticks, they’ll dry in seconds!

Step 2

Use paper towel rolls for the columns to support the track.

Step 3

Cut an egg carton into thirds and use two pieces as support for the paper towel tubes.

Step 4

Tape everything together, including the egg cartons to the floor so that it won’t fall over! Add extra tubes to the sides if cars roll out the top.

Educational Benefits of the DIY Race Track

Playing with cars on a race track is educational too! It really is. It’s both artistically educational and scientific.

First, let’s look at the artistic benefits. Art is a very important part of a child’s education. Research has proven that art actually develops neural systems in the brain. In fact, it can raise your child’s serotonin levels and help them with improved emotional balance.

Let them design and paint their own race track. It’s a very important part of the process.

The other thing it teaches your child is early science. I’m talking about physics. When they roll their cars down the hill, they are experiencing speed, velocity, and acceleration in real-time.

Really young children are learning cause and effect. A car goes faster when it falls from a higher point.

Build and play with this track with your kids – everyone will have a fun time!

Educational Benefits of the DIY Race Track

Playing with cars on a race track is educational too! It really is. It’s both artistically educational and scientific.

First, let’s look at the artistic benefits. Art is a very important part of a child’s education. Research has proven that art actually develops neural systems in the brain. In fact, it can raise your child’s serotonin levels and help them with improved emotional balance.

Let them design and paint their own race track. It’s a very important part of the process.

The other thing it teaches your child is early science. I’m talking about physics. When they roll their cars down the hill, they are experiencing speed, velocity, and acceleration in real-time.

Really young children are learning cause and effect. A car goes faster when it falls from a higher point.

Build and play with this track with your kids – everyone will have a fun time!

More Ways to Enjoy Buses and Cars!

Here are my top picks for quality toys and items for the transportation fan!

Wooden Race Track

This wooden race track has such a beautiful design and is great for teaching kids about cause and effect. It includes 3 wooden cars!

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All-in-One Car Mat and Storage Bag

This play mat turns into a toy storage bag. Just pull the drawstrings to store the car toys for another day!

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Wooden Streets

These wooden streets are like puzzle pieces! These 42-pieces combine to make an epic roadway including curves, intersections with long and short pieces.

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Dual Lane Race Track

This handmade wooden race track allows two cars to race at once! Cars are included!

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Color Mixing Orange: Make The Carrot

Color Mixing Orange Activity: Make The Carrot

Your child will love this color mixing orange activity with yellow and red paint. Even better – there’s no mess as all the paint is contained within a plastic bag!

Few things are as wonderful as a mess-free educational activity. That’s exactly what this is. I’ll show you how easy it is to set up this simple project that teaches children the basics of primary and secondary colors.

This activity is super adaptable. Celebrating Halloween or Thanksgiving? Make a pumpkin! Celebrating Valentine’s Day? Combine white and red to make a pink heart! Is Spring in the air? Combine blue and red to make a purple flower. The options are endless!

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What Are Primary and Secondary Colors and Color Mixing?

The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. These are the three main colors from which you can create a rainbow of other colors.

Secondary colors are any shades that are created after mixing primary colors together.

This educational activity lets your kids mix two primary colors to create a secondary color.

When your child mixes the yellow and red with their own fingers, they experience color mixing orange. They actually see how the yellow and red turn to bright orange when they combine.

There are other ways you can teach color mixing orange – but this is a mess-free way to mix paint colors together. It’s also a really fun sensory activity without the wet globs of paint spreading all over the table.

Watch the Video to See the Color Mixing Carrot in Action!

Your child is going to really enjoy this activity. Watch this super-short clip to see the color mixing game in action. You can see the paint mix together and watch the red and yellow slowly become orange.

You probably already have these supplies in your house. Read on below for how to make your own color mixing orange project. You don’t need any special art skills either – it’s so easy!

Watch the Video to See the Orange Color Mixing Activity in Action!

Your child is going to really enjoy this activity. Watch this super-short clip to see the color mixing game in action. You can see the paint mix together and watch the red and yellow slowly become orange.

You probably already have these supplies in your house. Read on below for how to make your own color mixing orange project. You don’t need any special art skills either – it’s so easy!

Materials

2 identical pieces of cardboard
1 gallon-size plastic bag
Red and yellow paint

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

On one piece of cardboard, trace the outline of a carrot and then use a sharp knife to cut out the carrot shape.

Step 2

Use green paint or a paint stick to give the stem some color!

Step 3

In a freezer-type plastic bag, put the yellow and red paints on separate parts of the bag to avoid mixing. If you want to remove the white label on the plastic bag all you need to do is rub it off with an alcohol swab or a cotton swab soaked in nail polish.

Step 4

Close the bag while removing the air bubbles.

Step 5

Tape the top of the bag to ensure it doesn’t leak.

Step 6

Sandwich the plastic bag between the two pieces of cardboard.

Step 7

Tape the plastic bag down to the cardboard (to avoid it moving around while your child is mixing the colors), and then tape the cardboard pieces to hold everything together.

Step 1

On one piece of cardboard, trace the outline of a carrot and then use a sharp knife to cut out the carrot shape.

Step 2

Use green paint or a paint stick to give the stem some color!

Step 3

In a freezer-type plastic bag, put the yellow and red paints on separate parts of the bag to avoid mixing. If you want to remove the white label on the plastic bag all you need to do is rub it off with an alcohol swab or a cotton swab soaked in nail polish.

Step 4

Close the bag while removing the air bubbles.

Step 5

Tape the top of the bag to ensure it doesn’t leak.

Step 6

Sandwich the plastic bag between the two pieces of cardboard.

Step 7

Tape the plastic bag down to the cardboard (to avoid it moving around while your child is mixing the colors), and then tape the cardboard pieces to hold everything together.

Educational Benefits of Color Mixing

This activity teaches both art and science. It’s a STEAM activity that marries science with art.

The science behind color mixing is all about teaching the basics of the scientific method in a fun way. Ask a question, form a hypothesis, experiment, observe, and create a conclusion.

Before you begin this activity, ask your child, “what will happen when you mix yellow and red?” Let them guess and then they get to test their theory.

This activity sparks an interest in colors and creativity too. What other colors combine to make more shades and hues?

color mix orange activity | how to make carrot colour

Educational Benefits of Color Mixing

This activity teaches both art and science. It’s a STEAM activity that marries science with art.

The science behind color mixing is all about teaching the basics of the scientific method in a fun way. Ask a question, form a hypothesis, experiment, observe, and create a conclusion.

Before you begin this activity, ask your child, “what will happen when you mix yellow and red?” Let them guess and then they get to test their theory.

This activity sparks an interest in colors and creativity too. What other colors combine to make more shades and hues?

Store-Bought Color Mixing Toys

Here are my top picks for store-bought items that teach color mixing for kids!

Color Mixing Glasses

Layer colored lenses in the plastic glasses to see different shades of colors all around you!

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Steve Spangler Science Color Fizzers

This set of 100 tablets comes in primary colors. You can mix the colored water to create different colors.

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Splash of Color Kit

This great kit includes a mini mixing tray, color mixing tablets, and pipettes for creating an amazing splash of colors!

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Watercolor Set

This set includes paint, brushes, and paper. Watercolors are a classic way to watch colors mix and create new shades.

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