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Macaroni Science Fun: Exploding Milk

An Easy Science Experiment for Preschoolers

By This Science Experiment was provided by Marc Pouw, the Director of Education at Polytot โ€“ Little European Academy Santa Rosa Valley, California. March 18, 2015
Polytot, a sponsor for Macaroni Kid Camarillo, CA has provided this fun science experiment for your preschoolers.

Exploding Milk:

What You Need: 
  • Whole milk
  • Food colorants in different colors
  • Dish soap and a toothpick
  • Small flat bowl
How To:

STEP 1: Put a bit of milk in a bowl. 

STEP 2: Add several drops of food colorants of different colors in different spots in the milk.

STEP 3: Put a little bit of dish soap on a toothpick or stick

STEP 4: Carefully dip the stick into the milk in or near the drops of food colorant

STEP 5: Watch the amazing changing of molecules and enjoy the Fireworks!


This Science Experiment was provided by Marc Pouw, the Director of Education at Polytot – Little European Academy Santa Rosa Valley, California. You may contact him at 805-895-TOTS (8687) or EMAIL. Visit Polytot at www.polytot.com.