Inflating balloon experiment

Blow up a balloon without your mouth! This easy balloon science experiment will have kids wanting to do it again. Perfect for an easy science fair project.

This is a super simple science experiment, but one that's impressive to young kids anyway. It's so easy, I figured I had no excuse for not doing it at least once with my kids. I started by telling them we were going to blow up a balloon without having to blow into the balloon. (I guess technically I could have just gotten out a balloon pump at that point, but that would have been pretty anticlimactic.) All this experiment requires is a little baking soda and vinegar, the same supplies that…

Wow the kids! Do the Self Inflating Balloon science experiment by combining baking soda and vinegar to create an awesome chemical reaction!

I'm almost convinced most scientists are kids who never quite grew up! Try this Self-Inflating Balloon Science Experiment with your kids today!

Use the expanding power of yeast to inflate a balloon in this experiment! This is a great way to learn about the common reaction of yeast, sugar and water!

How about some science fun with a balloon? My kids had no idea what to expect when we started this self inflating balloon experiment.

Most kids have a natural interest in science and how the world around them works. Doing science experiments at home can sound intimidating, but luckily you don't have to be a scientist to share some fun science activities with your kids. Recently, we did this Self Inflating Balloon Experiment and it was so much fun to watch the expressions on my children's faces as the magic happened! After you enjoy this activity, don't put those balloons away. Use them for some fun learning activities…

Blow up a balloon with sugar and yeast. This easy balloon science experiment will have kids wanting to do it again. Perfect for an easy science fair project.

Balloon magic - a fun science activity where you inflate a balloon using baking soda and vinegar.

Super fun experiment for kids (and big kids). Blow up balloons with vinegar/baking soda. These will not float, but they do inflate.