Homemade Snow
With a simple experiment, you can experience real snow magic at home. All you need is one cup of baking soda and two cups of shaving cream. Mix these two ingredients together, and you’ll create your own fluffy snow. You can hold it, feel it, and even shape little snowballs. Give it a try and be amazed at how you can make your own snow with simple ingredients from the kitchen and bathroom! Warning: The snow is not edible! Avoid eye contact with the shaving cream. Check the ingredients for allergens. Only experiment under adult supervision. Wash your hands before and after the experiment.
What you'll need
- 2 cups of shaving cream
- 1 cup of baking soda
- bowl
- Optional: whisk
How it works
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Pour one cup of baking soda into a large bowl. Now add the shaving cream! Measure out two cups of shaving cream and add it to the baking soda.
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Mix it up with your hands or a whisk! Knead the baking soda and shaving cream well until the mixture looks like real snow.
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Now you can play with your homemade snow. Shape little snowballs or build a mini snowman!
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Tip: Play on a washable surface to keep everything clean. Have fun making snow!
What kids learn from this
- Curiosity & scientific thinking
