Description
A fun and colorful science experiment using oil, water, and food coloring to create “fireworks” in a jar—perfect for kids!
Ingredients
Scale
1 clear glass jar (pint-size)
¾ jar warm water
2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
4–5 drops food coloring (various colors)
1 small bowl
1 fork or spoon
Instructions
Fill the jar ¾ full with warm water. Mix oil and food coloring in a separate bowl. Gently stir, then pour into the jar. Watch the colorful bursts!
Notes
Use neon or gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Add glitter for sparkle. Great for homeschool, rainy days, or sensory play.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Kids Science Activity
- Method: Hands-On Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: fireworks in a jar, oil and water science experiment, STEM activity for kids, colorful science for kids, easy science experiment