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Surprise Animal Rocks

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool , Children

Program Description

Event Details

Join Miss Jennifer as she teaches everyone how to make surprise animal rocks.

Supplies you will need:

  • Baking Soda
  • Water
  • Bowl
  • Something to put inside the rocks like a small plastic animal (make sure it is something that can get wet)
  • Spray Bottle
  • Vinegar
  • Tray or cookie sheet

This video illustrates the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar.