Exploding Frogs Leap Into Passover Learning: A Simple Science Experiment for Kids
By Morah Alana Krul
As families across the city prepare for Pesach, blending ancient traditions with modern fun can make the holiday story unforgettable for young children. Inspired by the biblical plague of frogs—the second of the ten plagues that overwhelmed ancient Egypt—the “Exploding Frogs” experiment offers a preschool-friendly way to bring the Exodus narrative to life through hands-on science.
This quick, mess-minimal activity uses everyday household items to create a dramatic chemical reaction, mimicking how frogs suddenly “popped up everywhere” in the Passover tale.
Materials
Ziploc Plastic Bag
Sharpie Marker
Measuring Spoon / Cup
Vinegar (1/4 cup)
Baking Soda (1–2 Tbsp)
Toilet Paper or Tissue
Optional: a few drops of green food coloring for extra frog fun!
Directions
Draw big frog eyes and a tongue on the outside of the Ziploc bag with a Sharpie.
Pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into the bag. Add a drop or two of green food coloring if you’d like extra “frog fun.”
Place the baking soda in a small piece of tissue and fold it into a packet.
Put the packet into the bag, keeping it out of the vinegar at first.
Seal the bag quickly.
Shake or tip the bag so the packet falls into the vinegar.
Step back and watch as the bag fills with gas and POP!
Safety Tip: Try this experiment outside or over a tray, step back right after shaking, and have an adult supervise.
Kids love the dramatic pop—and it’s the perfect opportunity to talk about the frogs mentioned in the Haggadah while sneaking in a little kitchen science.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
