How to make a Volcano with kids

Learn how to make a volcano in just a few simple steps. This cool volcano experiment for kids will leave everyone amazed.

How to make a volcano

Whether you love doing science experiments at home or the kids have one for a homework assignment, this easy volcano experiment will be a blast for everyone. This outdoor volcano experiment is so fun but also a great way to learn at the same time.

I love when we can do things together that are fun and learn new things as well. Plus, we are making lasting memories.

The kids will be super impressed with how this volcano erupts while learning how science works. You only need a few things to make a volcano.

We are all about keeping things simple and this is one of our favorite volcano project ideas. Once you try it, you will see how fun and easy it is.

Let’s get started with this volcano experiment!

This is so fun and everyone will enjoy this easy volcano experiment. We can’t wait to hear all about how your volcano turned out.

Learn how to make a volcano step by step that is easy and fun!

You only need a few simple ingredients to do this cool experiment. No fancy ingredients or complicated instructions here.

We are all about easy and frugal. Each of these ingredients are common household things you likely already have in the kitchen.

If not, they are inexpensive to pick up and make completing this project so easy.

What do you need to make a volcano?

Used and Empty Water Bottle with the top cut off
1 cup Water
4 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
1 teaspoon of Dish Soap
Food Coloring of your Choice
1 cup of Vinegar

How do you make a volcano explode?

Cut the neck off of the top of the water bottle.
Place the water bottle on the location where the eruption will occur. I used a jelly roll pan and covered it in foil first for easy clean up but you can also do this experiment outside so clean up is even easier!
Put the water, baking soda, dish soap and food coloring of your choice in the water bottle. Gently mix these ingredients so that they are combined.
Next have the kids gather around the water bottle to get ready for the experiment.
Next, use a separate cup to add the vinegar to the water bottle ingredients and watch the eruption that occurred.
This experiment is quick and easy that the kids can easily take turns creating their own.
Enjoy!

Now you know how to make a volcano erupt with baking soda!

This is one of our favorite science experiments and a great way to learn about the chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar. Kids will love learning how a real volcano works.

Everyone will love this volcano experiment for kids.

We used a water bottle but you could use a soda bottle as well. The kids had a blast making this and the entire process.

It is simple enough where you can make several if you have multiple children. They will love getting to to choose what type of food coloring they want.

Use anything you like. Kids can choose red food coloring, pink, green or whatever you want!

As far as making the volcano shape, use whatever you prefer. You can make a paper mache as the base for painting the volcano.

Another idea that would be easy is modeling clay. Just use what you already have on hand and keep it simple.

Now you know how to make a volcano erupt!

Everyone will enjoy watching this volcano erupt. Get the kids involved in the volcano experiment explanation and turn this into a creative learning activity.

This is such a great idea to try for school, home school, school projects and more. I love that is so inexpensive and easy to make.

If this is a school project, you can easily try it out at home before taking it to school. The supplies are not expensive and it only takes a few minutes to make this.

You can’t go wrong with this project. Make sure to come back and leave a comment so we know how your fun volcano experiment turned out.

If you have any tips or tricks for decorating the volcano, be sure to share in the comments as well.

Get started making memories and learning cool new things when you try these fun activities and ideas. No need to spend tons of money or time putting together complicated activities for your children and family.

I really think the simpler the better. Kid’s just want to spend time with us and some of the best memories are the simplest ones.

Get started making sweet memories with your family today! I bet they will look back and always remember when Mom or Dad helped them make a really cool volcano.

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DragonQueenSerena says:

October 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm

This was great! I did it for a science project, and it worked like a charm.

1. carrie says:
  
  October 30, 2020 at 1:27 pm
  
  Woohoo! So great to hear – thank you for sharing!

How to make a Volcano with kids