This is a really easy volcano experiment for kids age 3-8.
Easy volcano experiment 🌋 age 3-8 🌋
Even if you have kids that aren’t showing any interest in science, this experiment is a lot of fun! It makes quite a mess, so do it outside on a sunny day.
Easy Volcano Experiment
While this experiment is best for kids ages 3-8, really all ages enjoy it. Here’s how we did our experiment.
Supplies Needed:
These are the supplies we used. You don’t need much.
- Mason jar
- Foil
- Water
- Baking Soda
- Dish soap
- Red food coloring
- Vinegar
How to Do the Experiment
Here are the steps. It’s so easy!
- Wrap foil around a mason jar. Form the foil into the shape of a mountain, giving the “lava” a slope to run down.
- Inside the mason jar, put the following: water, 4 spoonfuls of baking soda, a small squirt of dishsoap, and a few drops of food coloring.
- Activate the volcano by adding vinegar.
- After the lava stops flowing, just add more vinegar to make it go again.
What it Teaches
This experiment teaches kids about chemical reactions. When you mix chemicals, some of them have explosive reactions.
It also teaches about volcanos as a natural disaster. What are they? Why are they so destructive?
Easy Volcano Experiment Video
Want to see this experiment in action? Here’s a short video we made to show you how to do it yourself.
More Experiments for Ages 3-8
Here are some more experiments you can do with your elementary school-aged kids. Happy learning!