Last year, we colored Easter Eggs using a whisk. If you missed that post, you can click on the link to find out how. This year, I wanted to try another easy method for toddlers. So, we tried coloring eggs in Ziploc Bags. You may remember that we did painting in a bag when the Sugar Snaps were smaller, so I decided to use a similar method to color the eggs. It was so easy and fun!
Grayson enjoyed coloring his egg.
You will need:
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Ziploc sandwich bags
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Food coloring
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White vinegar
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Water at room Temperature
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Hard boiled eggs
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Measuring cups (1/2 cup size and 1 cup size)
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Tablespoon size measuring spoon
Their finished eggs were vibrant.
I have purchased the egg coloring kits many times and they are convenient, but it is also easy to color eggs using ingredients you probably already have at home. For each egg color, mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with 1/2 cup of water in a 1 cup measuring cup (or a bowl). Add several drops of food coloring until you achieve the desired color. Then pour it into the Ziploc bag and add a hard boiled egg. Have your toddler roll the egg back and forth in the bag (off of the table). It is a good way to teach them about being gentle and that eggs can break. We only had one egg casualty. I was very happy with that as I had all four of the Sugar Snaps coloring eggs at once. They had fun picking out their colors and watching their eggs transform. After they finished an egg (and I placed it in the carton to dry), they switched Ziploc bags to try out a new color.
I hope you have been enjoying the Spring season. We have been having a lot of fun going to egg hunts and just spending time outdoors. I would love to hear from you. As always, comments are welcome.
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) says
GREAT idea! I tweeted and FBd it. Wish I had known this when mine were younger! SO smart.
Multiples Mom says
Thank you so much Janice!
I appreciate it.
: 0 ) Theresa