Making Bath Bombs

Math

• The child learned about measurement and quantities by following the recipe instructions and measuring out the ingredients.
• They practiced counting and sorting as they organized the different colors and shapes of the bath bomb molds.
• They explored shapes and geometry as they observed the shapes of the finished bath bombs and the molds.
• They learned about fractions as they divided the mixture into different compartments of the molds.

Science

• The child learned about chemical reactions and mixtures as they observed the ingredients fizzing and combining to create the bath bombs.
• They explored the concept of dissolving as they observed the bath bombs fizz and dissolve in the water.
• They learned about the properties of different materials as they experienced the texture and effects of the ingredients in the bath bombs.
• They gained an understanding of cause and effect as they observed the reaction of the bath bombs in the water.

After the activity, continue to encourage the child's interest in science and math by experimenting with different ingredients and quantities to see how it affects the bath bomb's fizzing and dissolving properties. Encourage them to make predictions about what will happen and observe the results to further their understanding of cause and effect and chemical reactions.

Book Recommendations

• Bath Time for Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli: Join Biscuit the puppy as he gets ready for his bath, a fun and relatable story for young readers.
• Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty: Follow Ada as she explores her curiosity and love for science, inspiring young readers to embrace their own scientific discoveries.
• The Water Princess by Susan Verde: This book tells the story of a young girl living in Africa who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her village, conveying important messages about the importance of water and taking care of the environment.