Dancing Raisins

15 mins Ages 5-10 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 5 to 10.

Materials Needed

  • • Clear soda (1 glass)
  • • Raisins (6-8)
  • • Tall glass (1)

Pro Tips

  • → Use clear soda so you can see the bubbles
  • → Try different small objects
  • → Count how many times each raisin dances

Safety First

Do not eat the raisins after they have been in soda.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Fill a tall glass with clear soda.

2

Step 2

Drop 5-6 raisins into the glass.

3

Step 3

Watch as bubbles form on the raisins and they float up, then sink.

4

Step 4

Observe and discuss why the raisins move.

What they are learning

Buoyancy Gas bubbles Observation skills