Sparkly Explosion Activity

My daughter and I did this fun and inexpensive sparkly explosion activity together, which I found on Preschool Powel Packets‘ site.

Here is what you need:

• vase
• baking soda
• vinegar
• food coloring
• glitter (could also experiment with pepper or salt) 
• pan to contain the mess

Directions:

1. Place 2-3 Tablespoons baking soda in the bottom of the vase. Place the vase in the pan.
2. Add 6-7 drops of food coloring and 1-2 teaspoons of glitter.
3. Quickly pour in about 1/2 cup vinegar. Watch for the sparkles!
4. When the action is over, repeat the experiment using a different variable like pepper, salt or spaghetti noodles, etc. Have fun experimenting!