Is there anything more fun than bright, colorful, and hands-on science experiments for kids? We don’t think so! That’s why we do so many science experiments with food coloring!
If you are looking for colorful science experiments and science fair projects with food coloring, keep reading to explore the best of STEAMsational!
Science Experiments with Food Coloring
What is cooler than colorful, super-fun science experiments?
Probably nothing.
That’s why we always try to put as much color and fun into our science projects and experiments as we can.
The goal of science in the early years (and to some extent, through middle school), is to inspire a love of science and to encourage kids to explore the world.
Kids don’t like just reading about science, they love exploring it with their hands. Research also supports the idea that children learn better when they are engaged and lessons are hands-on.
For me as a parent, I don’t want to depend on the school system for instilling a love of science in my kids. I want my kids to love science even if the school doesn’t have the resources to give them as many hands-on science lessons as they could.
That’s why you’ll find us doing so many colorful science projects like these science experiments with food coloring at home!
And, our home support is working. Both my middle schooler and first-grader excel in science thanks to our home support.
Keep reading to get to the list of food coloring science fair project ideas!
What You Need for Food Coloring Science Projects
The number one thing that you need for science experiments with food coloring is food coloring. You can also use liquid watercolors for this if you choose to do so (liquid watercolors don’t stain as much).
For things like oobleck and semi-solid science experiments, we like to use this brand of food coloring. We’ve probably bought this set of food coloring about once a year for the past 3-4 years. That’s how much we love it!
For liquid experiments, we like to use a thinner food coloring. We like this set. It has more colors than the basic set.
The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based ProjectsMcCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Food Coloring – 12 Color Vibrant Cake Food Coloring Set for Baking, Decorating, Fondant and Cooking – Upgraded Liquid Concentrated Icing Food Color Dye for Slime Making, DIY Crafts – .25 fl. oz. Each
Spice Supreme Select Assorted Liquid Food Coloring Kit – 8 Bottles, 0.3 Ounces Each
12 Color Cake Food Coloring Set, Nomeca Food Grade Vibrant Food Color Liquid Dye Tasteless for Baking, Icing, Decorating, Fondant, Cooking, Slime Making DIY Supplies Kit – .35 fl. Oz (10 ml) Bottles
Food Coloring Liqua-Gel 12 PK (9 oz, 264 mL) – 12 Bold Primary Color Kit in .75 fl. oz (22mL) Bottles – For Baking, Decorating, Fondant, Cooking, DIY Slime, Crafts and More
Ball Mason 32 oz Wide Mouth Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12 Jars.
Crayola Color Chemistry Set For Kids, Gift for Age 7+
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kids Science Experiment Kit
YELLOW SCOPE – Paper Chromatography, The Art & Science of Color: A Creative Introduction to Science
Galt Toys, Rainbow Lab, Science Kits for Kids
Scientific Explorer My First Fizzy Foamy Science Kit
S&S Worldwide PT3265 Color Splash! Liquid Watercolor Paint, 8 oz. (Pack of 6)
Science Fair Projects with Food Coloring
If you’re ready to get colorful, then you definitely want to try out these food coloring science projects!
In these experiments you can explore all kinds of concepts made more fun with food coloring! Explore chemical reactions, states of matter, non-Newtonian fluids, density, surface tension, weather, crystal formation, molecular bonds, osmosis, capillary action, and much more!
Click each link below to be taken to that experiment!
Color-Changing Capillary Action Experiment
Hot and Cold Temperature Density Tower
Magic Milk and Food Coloring Experiment
Rainbow Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment
Oil and Water Mixing Experiment
If you like colorful science experiments, then you’ll LOVE the Jarring Science Club. Click below to get a sample lesson of what you’ll find inside the club!