Rainbow Baking Soda Volcano
Ages 3-515 min5 materials
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Rainbow Baking Soda Volcano
A colorful twist on the classic science experiment. Kids mix colors and watch fizzy eruptions with simple kitchen ingredients.
What You'll Need
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Food coloring (3–4 colors)
- Small cups or muffin tin
- Tray or baking sheet
Step by Step
- 1
Place small cups or a muffin tin on a tray to catch overflow.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to each cup.
- 3
Let your child add a few drops of different food coloring to each cup.
- 4
Pour vinegar slowly into each cup and watch the colorful eruptions!
- 5
Mix the fizzy colors together on the tray and talk about color mixing.
Why Kids Love This
Introduces basic chemistry concepts like reactions between acids and bases. Develops fine motor skills through pouring and mixing. Encourages color recognition and creative experimentation in a safe, hands-on way.