purposeful play
Rainbow Jello Science Experiment
hands-on summer activity for kids
This Rainbow Jello Science Experiment for kids is a super fun, hands-on summer activity your kids will love! This simple STEM experiment smells AMAZING, only requires a few ingredients and will keep your kids engaged for quite awhile. Keep reading for the step by step instructions and to shop this project!
purpose
Builds new brain connections
Increases your child’s ability to absorb what they are learning
Has a calming effect
Helps develop memory skills
Develops fine motor and language skills
Encourages self control
Experiments with cause and effect
Explores chemical reactions in a safe, colorful way
directions
How to do the
Rainbow Jello Science Experiment
Add a full box of red Cherry Jell-O to a clear jar or cup
Add 4 tablespoons of baking soda to the jar/cup
Mix the baking soda and jell-o together
Repeat the process with the other 5 colors of the rainbow
Orange: Orange Jell-O
Yellow: Lemon Jello-O
Green: Lime Jello-O
Blue: Berry Blue Jello-O
Purple : Grape Jell-O
Add lemon juice to a squirt bottle
You can also use vinegar instead of lemon juice. We just like to use lemon because it smells really good!
Time to head outside!
Line up the cups somewhere outside
Squirt lemon Juice into each cup
Watch the erupting rainbow volcanoes!
Continue adding lemon juice (or vinegar)
This experiment can last a long time as long as you have lemon juice-so be sure to have plenty on hand!
summer learning
What is the science behind the
Rainbow Jello Science Experiment?
It’s a chemical reaction
Baking soda is the base
Lemon Juice is the acid
When a base and an acid are mixed together- a gas called carbon dioxide is formed causing the bubbling reaction
Chemistry
Chemical reaction
Base
Acid
Carbon dioxide
Gas
