Halloween Science Experiment for Preschoolers: Spooky Glove

This classic experiment is a fun Halloween science experiment when you use a spooky glove instead of a balloon!

Watch the glove stand up straight in this Halloween-themed science project! 

Halloween Science Experiment

Spooky Glove

Supplies:
gloves
water bottle(s)
tape
vinegar
baking soda

Procedure:
1.  Carefully squish the fingers of the glove together so the baking soda doesn't fall into them.
2.  Let your preschooler spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda inside the glove.
3.  Fill the bottle about 1/3 full of vinegar.
4.  Without letting the baking soda fall in the bottle, tape the glove to the opening of the bottle.  Make sure the connection between the glove and the bottle is air-tight!  Use your helpers to make this part easy!
5.  Let your child dump the baking soda into the bottle, and watch the "magic!"

** Put your bottle in a tub or near the sink to catch any spills! **

Explanation:
When baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid) touch each other, they react and make carbon dioxide.  Carbon dioxide is a gas that bubbles up the bottle and fills the glove.

Experiment:
Let your preschooler try variations on this science experiment with other safe acids and bases you have around the kitchen.  What combination bubbles the most with this science project?  What combination fills the glove the fastest?  Common acids include vinegar, pickle juice, lemons, and lemonade.  Common bases include baking soda and antacids.  Baking powder and Alka Seltzer have both an acid and a base that mix when the powder/tablet dissolves.

Are you looking for more Halloween Science Experiments? Check out our collection!! We love combining Halloween and science, and these are our favorites experiments and activities!

Happy Educating!
Carla

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