Fizzy Eruptions
Combine science and sensory play to create captivating eruptions of color and fizz! Mix ingredients and watch the magical reactions.
Supplies & Setup
Baking soda
Vinegar
Small cups
Large sensory tray
Droppers/Pipettes
food coloring
Instructions
Pour baking soda onto your sensory tray
Demonstrate how to use the dropper with vinegar
Watch the wonder in your little ones eyes as they add the magic ingredient to create a fizzy eruption!
Mix different food coloring with vinegar to make it colorful
Fun Tip!
Make a small volcano with play dough to fill with baking soda and vinegar to watch a “real” eruption!
What will they learn?
Basic Science Concepts: Experimenting with the fizzy eruptions introduces toddlers to basic scientific concepts such as chemical reactions and the release of gas, fostering an early interest in science.
Cause and Effect: Observing how combining certain ingredients results in bubbling and fizzing teaches toddlers about cause and effect relationships in a hands-on and engaging way.
Sensory Exploration: Watching the colorful eruptions and feeling the fizzing sensations stimulates sensory exploration, enhancing toddlers' tactile and visual senses.
Fine Motor Skills: Pouring, stirring, and manipulating the ingredients help toddlers develop hand-eye coordination, grip strength, and fine motor skills as they engage in the activity.
