Just in time for Halloween, this is an entertaining and simple activity for children of all ages and a great way to extend Halloween celebrations during the first week of November with leftover jack-o’-lanterns. It’s also a great time to remind kids that pumpkins are plants that grow as a vine. Along with squash and cucumbers, pumpkins are part of the plant family Cucurbita.
What you will need:
- A small pumpkin
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Red food coloring
- Dish-washing liquid soap
What to do:
- Remove the top of the pumpkin and hollow it out by removing all of the seeds and loose pulp. Carve a face or other design if you like.
- Place the pumpkin on a tray or protected surface because this is going to get messy.
- Pour about ½ cup of baking soda inside the pumpkin.
- Squirt some dish soap over the baking soda.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to a cup of vinegar.
- When you are ready, pour the colored vinegar into the pumpkin and enjoy the show.
You can repeat this as many times as you like.
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