DIY Party Hat Volcano Experiment for Kids

Total Time: 5-10 minutes

Supplies:

• 2 Tbsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 squirt liquid dish soap
• Few drops food coloring - optional
• vinegar
• party hat
• scissors
• glass jar smaller than party hat

Steps:

1. Cut zig zag on the tip of the party hat to resemble volcano.


2. Using a jar smaller than the party hat - add baking soda, salt, and your choice of food coloring.


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3. Mix the ingredients together. Then add a squirt of liquid dish soap.



4. Place hat over the glass cup. Set up your volcano station (for less mess, I used a baking sheet) and have your child pour vinegar into the hole of the volcano and watch the volcano erupt!