Kid Activities

Magic Drops Science Experiment

Activity Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Activity Time: 10–15 minutes
Age Range: 3+ years
Mess Level: Low

Instructions

Step 1Mix colors: In small jars, mix milk with a few drops of food coloring.
Step 2Prepare plate: Pour a thin layer of oil onto a plate.
Step 3Drop & watch: Use droppers to add the colored milk onto the oil. Watch the drops move, swirl, and create fun patterns.
Step 4What’s Happening? Milk and oil don’t mix. The milk drops move through the oil and spread out, creating colorful, moving patterns kids love to watch.

Supplies

  • Milk
  • Food coloring
  • Oil
  • Plate
  • Small jars or cups
  • Droppers

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