Description
A magical DIY Rainbow Ice Science Kit that fizzes and swirls with color! Perfect for kids’ STEM fun, rainy days, or creative playdates.
Ingredients
1 ice cube tray
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup water
Food coloring (variety of bright colors)
1 cup white vinegar (for squeeze bottles)
Glitter or biodegradable confetti (optional)
Instructions
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Mix 2 parts baking soda with 1 part water to form a paste.
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Divide paste into bowls, add food coloring, and stir.
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Spoon colored paste into ice cube tray and freeze 3–4 hours or overnight.
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Place frozen cubes into a tray.
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Use droppers or squeeze bottles to add vinegar and watch the magical fizz!
Notes
Add glitter for extra sparkle. Talk to kids about the acid-base reaction for a fun STEM lesson. Great for rainy afternoons or homeschool projects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Kids Activities, DIY Science Projects
- Method: Freezing, Chemical Reaction
- Cuisine: Not applicable (science activity)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies (activity for 1–2 kids)
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies (baking soda content)
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rainbow ice science kit, DIY kids experiments, baking soda and vinegar fun, colorful science play, homemade STEM activity