🍀 Magic Leprechaun Coins: A St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! In this fun STEM activity we are blending a little science with a bit of fun seasonal magic This simple St. Patrick’s Day activity invites children to explore, create, and wonder as they reveal their very own “leprechaun coins.” With just a few kitchen ingredients, your child can turn ordinary coins into fizzing, foaming treasures! What You’ll Need Coins (any kind will do!) (Plastic dries quicker!) Baking soda Water Green food coloring (optional, but festive!) Vinegar A dropper or small pipette A small bowl for mixing 🍀 Preparing the Leprechaun Coins Begin by mixing baking soda with a small amount of water until it forms a thick paste. Add a drop or two of green food coloring if you’d like to give it that St. Patrick’s Day charm. Invite your child to coat each coin completely in the paste, placing them on a plate to dry. This step feels a bit like crafting “hidden treasure.” Allow the coins to dry for a few hours, or until the coating is hard to the touch. ...
