Easy science experiments are a fun way to get your child interested in learning. They don’t have to be too detailed with a lot of steps, just a lot of fun. Actually, in my opinion, the fewer steps the better when trying to entertain a toddler. During letter O week of my alphabet lesson plan, we made Foaming Orange Volcanos with just an orange, some baking soda, and little bit of vinegar.
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This is a simple reactionary science experiment that shows your child when vinegar (an acidic acid) is mixed with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) it produces a carbon dioxide gas in the form of bubbles.
Bubbles! The simplest, and most pure form of fun for a toddler.
Supplies Needed:
- Orange
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Liquid Food Coloring
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Directions:
- Cut about a 1/4 off the top of the orange and then scoop out the insides (like when carving a pumpkin).
- Place orange in a shallow bowl.
- Pour 2 cups of vinegar into a large measuring cup. Add a few drops of liquid food coloring (I used pink).
- Add 2-3 Tbsp. of baking soda to the orange.
To get my toddler involved, I let him mix the food coloring and vinegar. He also scooped the baking soda and then poured the vinegar into the orange. This is a great activity that lets your child see a direct result of their actions. The bubbling reaction was, of course, the most fun.
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What kind of simple science experiments have you tried with your toddler? Share in the comments below.
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Hi! I’m Meagan and I’m a 41 year old mom of a high energy almost 9 year old, happily navigating my way through the little boy years. I’ve been married for 14 years. I met my husband over 20 years ago in high school; we got married 10 years later after graduating from the University of South Florida. I currently help run a family business with my parents while blogging about my life and love of DIY projects!
When I’m not at a kids sports game, I enjoy spending time with my family on a beach anywhere. I also love decorating and organizing, fun DIY projects, bargain shopping, and eating out or in! I also love Barbecue anything and a good show or movie on Netflix.
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