purposeful play
Magic Milk Science Experiment
S.T.E.A.M. for kids
The Magic Milk Science Experiment is a classic science experiment for kids. This experiment never gets old and can be done with kids of all ages! You only need a few ingredients-all of which you probably have in your kitchen already! Continue reading for the full instructions and to learn about the science behind this mesmerizing science activity!
materials
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Milk
Food Coloring
Cotton Swab
Dish Soap
Plate
purpose
Explores scientific concepts (molecules and polarity)
Experiments with cause and effect
Introduces new vocabulary words
Explores color mixing
Screen free fun!
Hands-on learning
Gets kids excited about science and experiments
directions
How to do the Magic Milk Experiment
Pour milk onto a plate
Pick three of more food colors to use
Add three drops of each color to the middle of the plate
Dip a cotton swab into liquid dish soap
Dab the cotton swab in the middle of the colors and watch as the colors dance around like fireworks!
Keep adding dish soap with the cotton swab until the milk and colors stop moving
