Color explosion science and fun

Boy oh boy did the kids love this fun color explosion activity.

And I love any activity that is educational and manages to keep my kids totally focused and engaged for as long as this one did!

This is a great preschool science activity that also doubles as an opportunity teach colors.

Note: For more science activities, see my Science Activities for Kids page. 

I set up this activity by pouring baking soda on to a little painting palette for each kid. I then put the painting palette on a craft tray in order to contain the mess. I added a few plastic pipettes as well.

In the cups of a muffin tin I put a few drops of liquid water color and then filled the rest with vinegar.

Then I showed the kids how to suck the liquid into their pipettes and drip it onto their baking soda.

Amazement ensued as they watched the liquid explode into a frothy, colorful mess.

The kids experimented with different colors and with mixing colors.

They had so much fun, they asked to do it again – twice!

More science for kids

More preschool science from Gift of Curiosity:

• Dancing raisins
• Candy experiments
• Jumping colors science activity
• Dissecting an apple
• What do ants like to eat?
• Make your own telescope
• The great baking soda and vinegar experiment
• Magic inflating balloons

For more awesome science experiments your kids will love, see my Science Activities for Kids page and my Best Science Activities Pinterest board.