It’s almost fall, and I wanted to share a fun craft to celebrate this season. This colorful pumpkin fizzy painting is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids. Get creative with the colors or use traditional fall colors. This is such a cool way to bring art and science together. Follow the easy steps below!
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Supplies for Pumpkin Fizzy Painting
- Baking Soda
- Scissors
- Food Gel Coloring
- White Cardstock
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Cricut (optional)
- Pumpkin template
- Paint Brushes
- Jumbo eyedroppers
- Plastic Mini Cups
Directions
- First, you need to download, print and cut out the pumpkin template. Place the pumpkin on a tray, plastic tablecloth or old newspaper.
- Next, create a baking soda paint by mixing 2 tbsp of baking soda with 5 drops of food coloring. Mix to form a wet paste. You can add a few drops of water to get the right consistency.
- Let the messy fun begin! Paint your pumpkin using the paste.
- Add vinegar to the jumbo droppers then squirt the pumpkin to create a cool chemical reaction. Set aside to dry.
- Finally, wipe off excess baking soda and show off your pumpkin.
Kids will love this fun project! They will get the chance to learn about the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar while creating a cool pumpkin.
Watch the video below to see how to make this pumpkin fizzy painting to celebrate fall or Halloween with your kids. Make sure to follow me on YouTube for more fun content!
You can find these adorable books about Halloween on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, I’ll earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. This only applies if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for your support!), your local library or visit your local book shop.
- No Such Thing by Ella Bailey
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler
- Gilbert the Ghost by Guido Van Genechten
- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
- Halloween in the Orchard by Phyllis Alsdurf
- At the Old Haunted House by Helen Ketteman
- That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
- The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz
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Colorful Skull & Bones Sensory Bin
Super Simple Halloween Sensory Bin
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- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- Full of Fall by April Pulley Sayre
- Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber
- A Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
- Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone
- Fallon Favors Fall by Tiffany Obeng
- Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
Check out these FALL digital products from my ETSY shop. Your kids will have a great time with these worksheets.
Love all things fall? These cool activities are perfect for everyone!
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