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Wizard School Day / Fizzing Potion Making

Fizzing Potion Making

Children mix coloured vinegar into bicarb soda to brew bubbling magical potions.

How to run it

  1. Set out trays with cups of bicarb soda.
  2. Colour small jugs of vinegar with food colouring.
  3. Children use droppers or spoons to add 'potion' to the bicarb.
  4. Encourage them to name their potion and describe what it does.

You will need

  • bicarb soda
  • vinegar
  • food colouring
  • cups
  • droppers
  • trays
  • glitter (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children can freely mix; older children can measure quantities and record reactions.
SafetyKeep vinegar away from eyes and remind children not to drink potions.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children make predictions and describe changes they observe.

Fits these theme days

Wizard School DayScience DayHalloweenMagic DayMessy Play DayAfter School Quick STEM

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