Cauldron Explosion

Set out the cauldrons with a dropper—If you don’t have a dropper, you can set out a small pitcher/cup with vinegar to pour. Encourage your child explore what happens when you mix the baking soda and vinegar!

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Materials

  • Baking soda
  • Glitter
  • Color dye
  • White vinegar
  • Dropper (and cup for vinegar)
  • Cauldrons

How To

  • Get your cauldron ready—You can find cauldrons at your local Dollar Tree, or simply make your own by wrapping black craft tape around empty yogurt cups.
  • Fill it ¾ the way full with baking soda.
  • Sprinkle glitter on top (We suggest green glitter with orange color dye and orange glitter with green color dye).
  • Add about five drops of color dye.
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online
Cauldron Explosion - DIY - Playgarden Online

Skills

Cause and effect Cause and effect
Creativity Creativity
Fine motor Fine motor

Tips with Miss Charlotte

Miss Charlotte - Teacher Playgarden

This project doesn’t just have to be for St. Patrick’s Day—Try it with other colors and materials, for any day of the year!

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