These magic potion recipes combine simple ingredients to create some pretty cool effects! Try them for hands-on science lessons, as fun things to do for Halloween, or for Harry Potter fans who want to learn how to make a potion in real life.
Have a favorite DIY potion you've made at home with your kids? Please submit the recipe to the list and share your tips with fellow parents!
Elephant Toothpaste Science Experiment
This is a cool science experiment where soap traps oxygen gas to create an expanding colorful foam. Don't skip the food coloring!
Alka Seltzer Lava Lamp
Shila: This easy science experiment for kids is a groovy lesson in density and polarity. You can save your lava lamp potion and reactivate it by adding more Alka Seltzer tablets!
Skittles Rainbow in a Glass Experiment
Shila: This cool science experiment is a lesson in density! Kids use Skittles and water to create colorful layers with different densities.
Bubbling Slime
Kelly R: Even if slime is already on your regular rotation of crafty DIY projects, try this cool version that looks like a bubbling magic potion! From Epic Fun for Kids
Magic Colour Changing Potions
Kelly R: Red cabbage is the magical ingredient in this cool science potion, which changes color when baking soda or vinegar is added. This would be a fun experiment for potions class at a Harry Potter themed birthday party! From The Imagination Tree
Glitter Jars
Kelly R: This glittery potion would make a fun party activity that doubles as a favor to take home! From Fireflies & Mud Pies
Rainbow Wizard's Brew
Kelly R: Add dish soap to the classic baking soda & vinegar reaction for a nice and bubbly DIY potion that kids can color like a rainbow. From Babble Dabble Do
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