Erupting Volcano Christmas Ornaments For Kids - Little Bins for Little Hands

Christmas science activities and experiments are so much fun with young kids. Baking soda reactions are a big hit in this house, and our Christmas baking soda volcano ornaments are awesome. Just a few simple supplies are all you need for an easy holiday activity for kids.

BAKING SODA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Christmas Baking Soda Science Erupting Ornaments Chemistry

CHRISTMAS EXPERIMENTS

This was the most awesome Christmas baking soda science experiment yet! Our Christmas baking soda science cookie cutters activity was also great fun, but this is definitely a must-try activity!

Make a great science lesson with erupting volcano ornaments! We especially enjoy baking soda fizzy eruptions any time of the year.

We have tried many different baking soda variations over time and have a whole collection of baking soda fizzy favorites! Baking soda and vinegar science activities are perfect for young kids and provide an awesome hands on learning experience too. We love anything that fizzes, bangs, and pops!

Check out a few of our favorites…

Build a sandbox volcano for baking soda science and chemistry! Sand box science for kids outdoor STEM activities. — Water Bottle Volcano

Don’t forget to grab your FREE set of Christmas STEM challenge cards

CHRISTMAS VOLCANO ORNAMENTS

SUPPLIES:

plastic globe ornaments with removable tops
baking soda
vinegar
food coloring {optional}
glitter and sequins {optional but always better with glitter!}
container to catch fizz
turkey baster or eye dropper
funnel for filling ornaments {optional but helpful}
plastic drop cloth or newspaper is handy for mess control

HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS BAKING SODA ORNAMENTS

STEP 1. I used a 5 compartment party serving tray to hold the ornaments. You could also use an egg carton.

Put about a tablespoon of baking soda in each compartment and dust it all with glitter.

STEP 2. Fill each ornament with about 2 tablespoons of baking soda, more glitter and some sequins! I used a funnel to make it easier.

STEP 3. Mix up a big container of vinegar and food coloring. Add a turkey baster. We used probably 6 cups by the end!

Place newspaper or a plastic cloth down to catch the fizz. We really made these ornaments erupt big time!

Christmas baking soda science erupting ornaments activity tray set up

STEP 4. Used the turkey baster to transfer the vinegar to the ornaments!

This was also excellent fine motor skills practice! My preschooler understands that the fizzy bubbling action is actually a reaction from the two materials, a base and an acid (baking soda and vinegar), mixing. We explained a bit further this time that a gas is released called carbon dioxide.

We were totally surprised when it shot right out of the ornament and all over the place, including his tummy! Of course, we had to do this again and again. You might want to make sure you have enough vinegar handy! It is a magical sight for kids.

Christmas baking soda science eruption sensory play

We refilled the ornaments and performed the baking soda and vinegar over and over until the tray couldn’t hold anymore!

Christmas baking soda science erupting tray

I would have to say our Christmas science experiment was a complete success and a treat for both of us to spend time with this morning! Make the Christmas season extra special.

He looked pretty darn cute making these ornaments erupt and loved the reaction the baking soda and vinegar produced. Check out how it hit his tummy! He thought that was the coolest {so did I}. We love Christmas themed science ideas.