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Color explosion science and fun

3 Comments Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade

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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. 

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

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.

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

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

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

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

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity
Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

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

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

The kids experimented with different colors and with mixing colors.

Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity
Color explosion science and fun: A great way to introduce preschoolers to chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar. My kids were captivating by all the mini explosions they got to make! Plus, this activity doubles as an opportunity to reinforce color learning! ||  Gift of Curiosity

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. 

Filed Under: Toddler, Preschool, Colors, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Science

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3 Comments

  1. Being Inspired

    November 29, 2012 at 10:04 am

    This is such a cute activity! Love that they can experiment with mixing colours too. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog.

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  2. Emma @sciencesparks

    December 3, 2012 at 10:05 am

    That is brilliant. I need some pipettes!

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  3. Renae

    February 22, 2014 at 10:51 am

    This is one of our favorites. Great job.

    Renae

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