Using your Mysoda sparkling water maker for kids' activities is a simple, affordable, and incredibly fun way to spend time together as a family. Not only does it provide a way to beat the heat, but it also encourages your little ones to get hands-on and explore their imagination. And as a bonus, these activities make it easy to ensure everyone stays hydrated during the long, sunny days.
1. The Ultimate Flavour & Mocktail Bar
Let your children be the master mixologists! A dedicated flavour station or mocktail bar is a brilliant way to let them experiment with different ingredients and create their own personalised drinks. This activity is all about creativity and sensory exploration, from the colours of the fruit to fragrant herbs.
What you'll need:
>> Sparkling water from your Mysoda sparkling water maker
>> A selection of fresh fruit: We for example recommend raspberries, blueberries, oranges, lemons and mangos but you can try out whatever fruit you feel like.
>> Fresh herbs: if you are growing herbs in your garden or on your balcony this is also the perfect time to go harvest some with your kids. If not, you can find a variety of fresh herbs in most supermarkets. Mint, rosemary, thyme and basil work well.
>> Juices of your choice: Any and every kind of fruit and vegetable juice can be part of your flavour station and help make your flavour station more diverse. This could also be a good way to let your kids try something completely new.
>> Ice cubes, glasses, fun straws, and decorations
How to set it up: Start by preparing the ingredients. Wash and cut the fruit into small pieces or thin slices. Arrange everything neatly in small bowls or on a platter, along with a few nice glasses and straws. If you have a mortar and pestle, it can be a great addition for kids to gently muddle fruit and release extra flavour while practicing their motor skills. Before you begin, make sure to get some ice cubes ready. Once the station is prepped, simply carbonate some water, and let the mixing begin! The kids will love combining different flavours and garnishing their creations with a slice of orange or a sprig of fresh mint.
2. Homemade Sparkling Popsicles
Is there anything better on a hot day than a delicious, frozen treat? Making your own is an easy and rewarding activity, and when you use sparkling water, you get a unique, refreshing texture that’s simply irresistible. This is a perfect opportunity to use seasonal fruit you might have gathered from a local market or your own garden.
The Recipe:
1. Puree the fruit: Start by pureeing or mashing the fruit of your choice. You can stick to a single fruit like pureed raspberries or mix a few together.
2. Add sweetness: Stir in a natural sweetener like honey or a little fruit juice to taste.
3. Bring in the bubbles: This is the fun part! Gently stir in the sparkling water from your Mysoda sparkling water maker. Be careful not to blend it, as you want to preserve the bubbles. A gentle stir is all you need.
4. Fill the moulds: Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle moulds. Remember to leave a little space at the top, as the mixture will expand slightly in the freezer.
5. Freeze: Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least a few hours, or until completely solid.
For a little extra magic, you can layer different fruit mixtures in the moulds or embed small pieces of whole fruit for a beautiful, colourful surprise.
3. Kitchen Science Experiments
For curious minds, a Mysoda sparkling water maker is a great base for some simple, bubbly science. You don’t need a complicated setup to explore the wonders of chemical reactions; you can find them right in your kitchen. Here is a simple and fun experiment to try with your kids:
The Salt & Bubbles Experiment:
1. Take half a glass of sparkling water.
2. Add a few drops of food colouring to make the reaction more visible and fun to watch.
3. You will be adding salt to the mixture next, but before you do anything else, ask your child to guess what will happen next. Guessing is part of the fun.
4. When you’re ready, let your child add about a tablespoon of salt to the glass.
5. Watch as the sparkling water fizzes up and bubbles wildly.
This simple reaction is fascinating for young children to observe. The salt acts as a nucleus, giving the carbon dioxide bubbles a place to form and expand rapidly, creating a fun mini-fountain. If the weather is good, try the experiment outdoors in the summer so you don’t need to worry about any spills.
There’s many more experiment ideas out there that you can try with your kids to spend some fun time together and satisfy their curiosity. Sparkling water is a great base for those experiments, as it is quick to make, easy to clean up, and totally safe to play with even for young kids. For the youngest, sparkling water combined with food colouring, other objects and small tools is also a great option for sensory play.
From creating colourful mocktails to making your own popsicles and exploring basic science, your Mysoda sparkling water maker is an endless source of family-friendly activities. It's the perfect way to turn a normal day into a memorable, bubbly adventure while making sure everyone stays happy and hydrated.