July 23, 2010

Chemistry for Little Ones

I found this fabulous idea at The Science Mommy. Put about 1 cm of milk in a shallow pan and sprinkled food coloring around the outside. Dip a toothpick in dish soap and touch the milk with the toothpick. Watch the reaction that takes place!

I'm not going to tell you what happens because that will ruin the fun. But I will tell you it was so cool, B asked to do it 3 other times. The scientific explanation for this reaction is way over my head, but I do know that it is a quick and easy way to let B "experiment" with Science.

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8 comments:

  1. AdministratorFriday, July 23, 2010

    Fabulous idea!

    Keep up the writing!
    ~Early Childcare Resources
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  2. MommyTeacher123Friday, July 23, 2010

    I want to try it!

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  3. Play for LifeSaturday, July 24, 2010

    We've done one similar before and it IS very cool. I won't spoil it either I'll just say "go and try it"!
    Donna :) :)

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  4. AnonymousSunday, July 25, 2010

    So glad I found your blog you have so many great ideas! can't wait to try this one out with my 2.5 year old tomorrow. Holly

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  5. AnonymousMonday, July 26, 2010

    This look so neat. Can't wait to try and it see the result!

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  6. LanaTuesday, August 17, 2010

    Okay. Nothing happened for us. Is it because I used food coloring GEL?

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  7. The Activity MomTuesday, August 17, 2010

    Lana,
    Maybe it is the gel. Try it with regular food coloring. It's quick but as soon as the food coloring hits the milk a swirling effect/reaction takes place. Pretty neat!

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  8. JenniferWednesday, August 18, 2010

    Looks like lots of fun!

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