What Magic Can Your Potion Do?

Materials:

• Baking soda

• Vinegar

• Food coloring

• Small cups or jars

• Spoons or droppers

• Paper and crayons

Instructions:

• Make a fizzy potion! Put some baking soda in a cup.

• Pour the food coloring to the vinegar and mix them well.

• Add drops of colored vinegar and watch it bubble and fizz.

• Guide question to create a story: Who makes this potion? What magic does it do? Where does your magic story take place? 

• Draw a picture of your magic story or tell it to a friend.

Powerful InterACTions – PK3:

• What color did you make your potion?

• How many drops of colored vinegar did you pour?

• What happens when you add colored vinegar?

• How does your potion smell or look?

• Who is making the potion in your story?

• What does your magic potion do?

Powerful InterACTions – PK4:

• What did you decide to put in your potion? Why?

• How many drops of colored vinegar did you pour?

• How is your potion different from your friend’s potion?

• What magic happens in your story when the potion is used?

• Can you tell us what happens next in your story?

• If you could change your potion, what would you add or do differently?