It’s all about the school holidays for us at home. Our tot had his last day at Play Group on Tuesday and now it is time to whip up the big guns and keep our little wiggler entertained! Since it’s summertime here we are looking ways to cool down, so my idea was to kills two birds, no make it 3, with one stone! Cool down, have fun, learn some science!
Have Fun With Fizzing Ice Cubes!
Kids of all ages will enjoy this one, it is not only limited to toddler play. This nifty trick is so conveniently affordable as well, which is always a bonus, who needs expensive toys! In fact, you are very likely to have all the materials and ingredients in your cupboards already.
Here’s what you will need:
- Water
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Ice Tray
- Food colouring (optional)
- A sensory play bin, tray or bucket
Instructions:
- This activity needs to be prepped a few hours beforehand, preferably overnight.
- Mix about a litre of water with 5 table spoons of baking soda.
- Pour the mixture into your ice tray.
- If you like you can add a few drops of different food colouring to each cube in the tray.
- Freeze until solid.
- Just before play time, allow them to defrost slightly.
- Add some vinegar to a bowl and let your little one/s spoon it over the ice cubes.
- Let the fizzing action begin!
- Let two different ice cubes fizz together to make a brand-new colour!
- The Science Behind The Fizzing Action
Vinegar (an acid) and bicarbonate of soda (an alkali) react together to neutralise each other. This reaction releases carbon dioxide, a gas which is the bubbles you see. - http://www.science-sparks.com/2013/07/22/baking-soda-ice-cubes/
Source Link: http://www.science-sparks.com/2013/07/22/baking-soda-ice-cubes/
Since we are on school holidays, it is very likely that you will be getting more such activities from me! Maybe we can work together and keep or little people on the go this festive season. Who needs TV!