Fizzy Lemonade Science

20 mins Ages 4-9 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 9.

Materials Needed

  • • Lemons (4)
  • • Sugar (3 tbsp)
  • • Cold water (2 cups)
  • • Baking soda (½ tsp)
  • • Ice cubes (handful)
  • • Jug and glasses (1 set)

Pro Tips

  • → Let kids taste at each stage
  • → Discuss why it fizzes!
  • → Adjust sweetness together

Safety First

Adult to cut lemons. Supervise with sharp utensils.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Squeeze 3–4 lemons into a jug.

2

Step 2

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and stir until dissolved.

3

Step 3

Add 2 cups of cold water and taste. Too sour? Add more sugar.

4

Step 4

Right before serving, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda and watch it fizz!

5

Step 5

Pour into glasses with ice and enjoy your science experiment!

What they are learning

Chemistry basics Taste and senses Measurement