Sun Skittles Experiment

This sun skittles experiment is the easiest STEM activity you’ll do all year! All you need is a plate, some skittles, and water and you can create this incredible science experiment! Whether you’re looking for science experiments, STEM activities, or fun activities for preschoolers, this skittles experiment is the thing to try!

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How To Make This Sun Skittles Experiment

1. Create the Sun: Arrange orange and yellow Skittles around the plate in the shape of a sun. Arrange the colors in any sun-inspired pattern.

2. Add Warm Water: Slowly pour warm water onto the plate. Add just enough water to reach the Skittles without completely covering them.

3. Watch the Colors: Leave the plate still and watch as the colorful candy coating begins to dissolve.

4. Observe the Sun: Notice how the yellow and orange colors spread through the water, creating beautiful rays of color across the plate.

5. Talk About It: Ask children what they notice. What happens when the colors meet? Why do they think the candy coating dissolves?

Benefits Of This Sun Skittles Experiment

• Science Exploration: Introduces children to dissolving, color mixing, and how materials react with water.
• Observation Skills: Encourages children to watch carefully and notice changes over time.
• Cause and Effect: Children see how adding warm water changes the candy coating.
• Color Recognition: Reinforces identifying and comparing yellow and orange.
• Fine Motor Skills: Arranging the small Skittles helps strengthen hand and finger coordination.
• Early STEM Skills: Encourages predicting, observing, questioning, and describing results.
• Sensory Learning: Provides a colorful visual experience while children explore how water interacts with different materials.

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