Bubbling Snowman Set Up
The bubbling snowman is easy to set up. Begin with a cookie tray and arrange different size lids to create a flat snowman. We drew a face on one lid using a sharpie marker. Be sure the lids are upside down so they can be filled with baking soda.
Next, sprinkle baking soda over and around all the lids. You know what is going to happen, I’m sure. Doesn’t it look like snow?
We used pipettes to get vinegar to squirt on our snowman (snow people) scenes.
And, bubbles! For this video because white is difficult to photograph, I used apple cider vinegar so there was a little color.
More Science Fun
While we were in the kitchen, we found other white ingredients for a little more science fun. Who doesn’t like building with marshmallows and toothpicks? This is good for fine motor practice and replicating 3D geometric shapes.
Then it was time to try on our safety glasses to practice using eye protection when conducting experiments. We looked like real scientists.
Even if the glasses didn’t stay on, it was good practice to try. The next white ingredient we used as shaving cream. True, shaving cream isn’t usually found in the kitchen, but since it is only soap, we thought it was OK. We added food coloring and mixed that in, too.
Then we practice measuring with equal parts of flour, water, and salt. The result was white puffy paint and we practice drawing in this sensory mixture. Not everyone likes touching these mixtures. We practiced using measuring cups to make this paint.
In winter the sun can be bright, and sometimes children think that means it is summer or summer is soon to be here. Sadly, it doesn’t work that way. However, we thought of using white shapes like snowflakes on nature print paper to make white imprints. Nature print paper may be used any time it is sunny.
The snowflakes were white after the paper was developed in water for a minute. Funny thing!
Here are some more of our designs. Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, we thought a little pink would be fine to include.
We make a cloud in a glass. We did add food coloring drops to watch it rain through the cloud. To see how to add food coloring, see this post on the Coffee Cups and Crayons blog.
Thank you for reading, Carolyn
The bubbling snowman is easy to set up. Begin with a cookie tray and arrange different size lids to create a flat snowman. We drew a face on one lid using a sharpie marker. Be sure the lids are upside down so they can be filled with baking soda.
Mixing colors in the kitchen with a few common ingredients provides an engaging activity for children. This is one they are sure to want to do over and over as it will be different each time.
This post is about how to grow garlic to spice bread at home. Have you noticed garlic scapes on any menus? Garlic scapes are the leaves that grow from a garlic bulb. Do you happen to have some garlic in the pantry?
Free PDF. There are 3 pages of directions: one for a microwave oven, one for using a solar oven, and one for the microwave approach. Children can read the directions and prepare the S’mores for the family. Sneak in some summer reading!
Gummy candy, anyone? We used a candy making kit found online and I purchased my own materials. So the most interesting thing we learned was that seaweed in its dried and powdered forms can make gelatin for making gummies.
Did you know things like ketchup, salt, vinegar, and lemon juice will clean and brighten pennies? If your pennies are all bright and shiny, you can keep them in water overnight to allow them to darken for this experiment. Warning, children might like to do this over and over!
Free developing reading comprehension skills eBook for parents and teachers of young children. ABCs for parents.
Birthday bingo and coloring pages free printable for children’s parties. The PDF is an instant download available at the post.
Tooth brushing charts free instant download at this blog post — to help parents encourage children to be more independent and routine about tooth care.
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If you are traveling with children, plan quiet times during the day and anticipate random hunger or thirst. Plan ahead for children’s needs.
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Do you know about HELLP Syndrome? No, that is not a misspelling. With HELLP, not everyone has the same symptoms.
Actually, children do worry about everything from tying shoes to whether or not they will be able to get lunch.
