This one does take more of a set up, but it has been the one to occupy my toddler for over an hour – EASILY. So well worth the set up if you ask me. **This post may contain affiliate links. A small commission may be earned.**
We did 6 eggs when we did this and it occupied my 3 year old for over an hour!
What you need:
– Dinosaur Figurines. You could also do this with other small toys.
– Baking Soda (We buy the larger bag to use for activities and crafts!)
– Pipettes
– White Vinegar
– Food Coloring (We use the dye free ones)
– Cake Pan (trust me)
– Water
- Mix a little water and the food coloring of choice. Mix in baking soda. You want to get like a sand texture, basically you want the egg to be able to form and hold its shape.
- Place your dinosaur figurine in the middle and form your egg around it.
- Place your eggs in your cake pan.
- You can do the eggs right or you can put them in the freezer. If you choose to freeze them, they will take a little longer to fizz away (a win if you ask me!)
- Put some vinegar in a cup with your pipettes.
- Let your toddler drop the vinegar on the eggs to discover the dinosaurs! The cake pan should catch all your vinegar and baking soda residue.
*Be sure to be near your toddler for this one since they are working with baking soda and vinegar! 🙂
This was for sure a fun and memorable activity for my toddler. Be sure to check out more toddler activities on the blog or grab the ebook where you can have easy access to 52 easy activities.
xx Ciara
