Creative Corner: Volcano Time!

Ethan's recent study of dinosaurs at school ended with a "fiery" volcano.  Today we replicated the experiment at home.  Very easy.  Very fun. 

1.  Put sand in a pan.  (Or, go in the backyard!)

2.  Put 1/4 cup baking soda in a can.

3.  Put the can in the pan.  (Or, place the can on some dirt in your backyard!)

4.  Make a secret mixture.  Measure one cup of water and mix in 3/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup dishwashing liquid.

5.  Add 10 drops of red coloring.

6.  Stir the secret mixture.

7.  Pour it into the can and make a volcano!

(Please note that silly ole' cat in our pics.  Since Christmas this cat, that Ethan dubbed "Welcome Home Kitty", enjoys hanging out in our yard.  Today she got to join in on our experiment.)