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Fun Magic Dancing Rice Science Experiment for Kids

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Introduce your little ones to the wonders of science for kids with this fun and easy Magic Dancing Rice experiment! Using just a few household items, kids will be amazed as they watch rice grains dance and bounce in a fizzy, bubbly reaction.

Fun magic dancing rainbow rice science experiment for kids. So amazing and fun!

Benefits of Science in Early Childhood

Science activities in early childhood foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By exploring the natural world through experiments and observations, young children develop a sense of wonder and excitement about learning.

Early exposure to science also helps them build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Simple experiments are a great way to improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, language development, while learning about scientific method and experience sensory activities. There are fun ways to learn and science is the perfect opportunity. 

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Easy Science Experiments for Daycare

Science doesn’t have to be complicated to be fun! These simple and engaging science experiments are perfect for daycare settings, requiring minimal prep and materials.

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Dancing Rainbow Rice Experiment

Now let’s get started on making magic dancing rice! You can use white rice, but the colored rice makes it even more fun. Everyone loves colorful rainbows! And it’s not that hard to buy or even make your own rainbow colored rice for your dancing rice experiment. Get your goggles and your smock and let’s get to learning!

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Magic Dancing Rainbow Rice Science Experiment

Fun and easy science experimentwith rainbow rice and chemical reactions that make them "dance" or jump in the jar.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: dancing rice, jumping rice, kids activity, kids science, Magic dancing rainbow rice science experiment, magic rice, rainbow rice, science, science for kids
Servings: 0
Author: Christina

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz clear container
  • 1 C water
  • 1 Tbsp baking soda
  • Spoon
  • Spill Tray
  • C rainbow rice * see below for rainbow rice directions
  • ½-1 C white distilled vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used

Instructions

  • Gather all the supplies needed.
  • Place the clear container into the spill tray. Add water and baking soda, and stir with a spoon until the baking soda is dissolved.
  • Add the rice.
  • Slowly add some vinegar to the container and watch the rice dance!

Notes

*Rainbow rice: Add ¼ C dried white rice to a small ziplock baggie with 1-2 tsp of acrylic paint.
Seal the bag and gently mix the paint and rice until it’s completely covered. Repeat this process
until all the colors of the rainbow are created. Carefully pour the painted rice onto a wax
paper-lined cooking sheet to let dry for 2-3 hours or overnight. Use the same process for the
pink rice.

Why does this reaction happen? When the vinegar reaches the baking soda it reacts and
releases carbon dioxide gas. The gas bubbles attach to the rice making them “jump.” When the
bubbles pop the rice sinks back down. More bubbles are created that will attach to the rice,
which starts the whole process over!

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