Explore the magic of science with these baking soda science experiments for kids! From fizzy reactions to cool color changes, these hands-on activities make learning science fun and exciting.
What happens when you mix cranberry juice and baking soda? Way more than you’d expect. This simple science project turns a kitchen staple into a color-changing chemistry lesson. Kids compare three jars to see how acids and bases react, and why cranberry juice changes color. Ages 4 and up Time 20 minutes Science Acids, bases, … Read more
Every fall, my kids convince me we need another slime recipe “for science.” This one smells like it came straight out of a pie dish. It’s soft, puffy and impossible not to poke. The pumpkin spice makes it smell amazing, but it’s still slime, and it will still try to stick to your sleeves. Ages … Read more
Bubbling cauldrons, swirling colors and a little glitter. This witches brew science experiment is part potion play, part real chemistry, and every one of my kids, from the toddler up to the tween, wants in when it comes out. Set it out as a fizzy sensory activity for little ones, or turn it into a … Read more
Turn St. Patrick’s Day into a fizzing science adventure! This pot of gold bubbles over with glittery yellow foam right in front of your kids. It’s a simple baking soda reaction with a holiday twist, and kids can tweak the recipe to make it fizz even bigger. Ages 3 and up Time 15 minutes Science … Read more
This fizzy Earth Day science experiment lets kids “paint” a planet with bubbling green land and blue oceans. It’s a simple baking soda and vinegar reaction that opens up great conversations about our planet and how to take care of it. Ages 3 and up Time 20 minutes Science Acid-base reaction Supplies Kitchen basics Jump … Read more