Chemical Volcano

Suggested age:4+
Time: 20 minutes

Stuff needed to make it

Empty 25 oz plastic bottle
1 tbsp liquid dish detergent
Few drops of red food coloring
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tbsp baking soda
Spoon
Bowl
Recommended but not needed: Funnel

How to make the craft item

First, take everything outside!
Build up a mound of dirt around the bottle
Be sure to leave the top of the bottle uncovered so you can put ingredients inside
Pour liquid detergent and food coloring into bottle
Add 1 cup vinegar
Pour in warm water until it almost reaches the top of bottle
In separate bowl, use a spoon to blend baking soda with a little water to moisten it
Quickly pour this solution into the bottle and watch your volcano erupt