Get kids into the holiday spirit with this fun and magical Christmas experiment!
Is it science or magic? You decide!
This experiment requires just a few household items, making it very easy to recreate in your own home. My kids stared in awe as they made Santa's bowl of milk "magically" come alive! Are you ready to see how?
The Santa milk experiment is easy to set up and will leave the entire family in awe! Read on for the easy tutorial.
How to Make Magic Milk for Kids
Materials- Whole milk/half and half
- Food coloring
- Dish soap
- A craft stick/cotton swab
- A shallow container
Optional Additions:
- Green & red glitter
- Peppermint extract
Method
- Begin by lining a shallow pan or container with whole milk or half-and-half.
- Add a drop of peppermint extract to the milk if scent is desired.
- Then, add a few drops of food coloring in holiday colors to the outer perimeter of the dish like so.
- Next, take a craft stick or cotton swab and dip it into dish soap. Then, place that end right into the center of the milk.
This is when the magic happens!
- As soon as the dish soap hits the milk it will magically come to life right before your eyes!
My girls thought this was SO COOL and wanted to make Santa's milk dance again & again!
After a minute or so the effect will dissipate. To get your magic milk going again simply dip the craft stick back into dish soap, and then place it back into the center of the pan.
Extend the Fun and Experiment Further
- Will different types of liquids produce the same effect? Experiment and see!
- What happens if you dip the craft stick off to the side of the dish? Is the effect the same?
- Can your kids use their finger to make the milk dance? Dip a digit in dish soap and find out!
- Will this experiment work with shampoo in place of dish soap? You must try it to find out!
Making Santa's milk is truly magical and filled with science, too! You can read all about the science behind the magic milk experiment here.
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