Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science
The kids are going to love this Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science activity! It’s a fun sensory activity with a little bit of messy play, too!
Are you familiar with the baking soda and vinegar reaction? It’s so simple, but it truly never gets old. I love that it’s so versatile and can be a great experiment for all times of the year.
E is 5, we’ve been doing activities like these since she was only 2 years old, and she still has a blast every time. Now that N at 19 months is big enough to join in, it’s twice as much fun as a sibling activity.
This time, we did some simple Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science with baking soda, yellow and green vinegar in squeeze bottles, and additional St. Patrick’s Day-themed items.
If you want more activities for your kids this St. Patrick’s Day, check out my list of St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids!
This post may contain affiliate links meaning I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Read my disclosure policy here.
Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science
The great thing about this fun science activity for St. Patrick’s Day is that it keeps the kids involved. That means that this isn’t just a simple experiment that you’re going to be doing alone…the kids are going to want to join in, too!
With how simple and easy this is, they’ll love feeling like they’re own scientists during this entire process.
Here’s our list of Fizzy Experiments Your Kids Will Love.
Recommended St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
Extend your St. Patrick’s day activities by reading any of these engaging books that your kids will want you to keep reading. The perfect way to learn more about the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s DayThe Secret Life Of Leprechauns: St. Patricks Day Picture Book For Preschoolers & Toddlers. Ideal for ages 2-6.The Night Before St. Patrick’s DaySilly McGilly, St Patricks Day Book, st Patricks Day, Fun Childrens Book, Leprechaun Tricks, Family ToysSt. Patrick’s Day in the MorningThat’s What Leprechauns Do
Materials for Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science
All you need for this Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Science activity is listed below.
- Baking soda. {Yes, we definitely buy the big bag every time 🙂 }
- Vinegar.
- Fizzy tub colors, liquid watercolors or food coloring.
- Squeeze bottles.
- St. Patrick’s Day-themed items. We had gold coins, foam shamrocks, green shot glasses with shamrocks on them, and small green Leprechaun hats.
- Water table (optional but great for minimizing messes and for sibling play).
E went straight for the yellow squeezy bottle.
N did a little squeezing, too, but he was more interested in the gold coins. {He already knew about them from the Valentine’s Treasure Dig he did a couple of weeks ago, but this time, he spent a lot more time exploring them, putting them into the shot glasses, and taking them out again.}
Once the yellow squeeze bottle was empty, E switched to the green one – and poured the vinegar into shot glasses before pouring it out on top of the baking soda.
There wasn’t enough vinegar to flood the bottom compartment of the water table, and when the green bottle was empty, E started playing with the moist baking soda.
As usual, her play eventually turned to baking and cooking. This time, she made “drinks”. {Yes, she always dresses herself and has absolutely no problem rocking her Santa t-shirt in February 😉 }
In the meantime, N decided that the activity needed pinecones. Lots of them 🙂
I loved this yummy creation E served me! There was so much excitement being able to dive into this fun learning activity!
Activities like this that are easy to set up, use simple materials, and are great fun for the kids make me so happy 🙂
This is such a great activity for the afternoon time when you can’t get outside to play. Or a fun way to pique their interest in science and the fun learning activities that can follow.
Even though this is great for early learners, older kids are going to want to be a part of this experiment, too! Because when it comes down to it, messy sensory play is fun for all ages!
Want to try some other ones? Toddler Play with Foamy Blocks and Rainbow Shaving Cream Paint on the Mirror was lots of fun, too!
More Fizzy Science Experiments
Fizzy Heart Science Experiment
More St. Patrick’s Day Activities
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Preschoolers
Teach your preschooler the history of St. Patrick’s day with these St. Patrick’s Day Books for Preschoolers!
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
These awesome and engaging activities will make your child’s St. Patrick’s day extra special! Try these St. Patrick’s day STEM Activities now!
St. Patrick’s Day Science Activities for Preschoolers
Learning science concepts this St. Patrick’s day will be fun and easy with these St. Patrick’s Day Science Activities for Preschoolers!
St. Patrick’s Science Experiments
Are you in need of awesome science activities for St. Patrick’s Day? You’re in luck! Check out this list of St. Patrick’s Science Experiments and try them with your kids.
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Activities
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a fun and hands-on way with these St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Activities.
St Patrick’s Day Worksheets for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day Pack by 3 Dinosaurs
St Patricks Day Preschool Printable by Homeschool Preschool