Pepper and Soap Trick

Pepper floating on water races away from a soapy finger. It takes 3 minutes and it’s mind-blowing.

Time: 5 min
Age: 3–9 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home

Soap breaks the water’s surface tension and “pushes” the pepper away. It’s also the best way to show kids why we wash our hands with soap – the pepper is the “germs.”

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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