Rainbow Drink
[40 Minutes]
Fruit juices are very popular and are sold in over 40,000 vending machines throughout the United States. Choose 100% fruit juices to make this refreshing rainbow drink. It's festive anytime of the year.
You'll need:
• pineapple juice • small bottles or juice boxes of grape, orange, and cranberry juice • ice cube trays
What to do:
- If possible, print out these directions. Read them through with your child before you begin.
- With your child, gather everything you'll need.
- Together, prepare different colored ice cubes by pouring juices into ice cube trays and then freezing.
- When the ice cubes are frozen, help your child prepare the Rainbow Drink: pineapple juice with ice cubes made of grape, orange, or cranberry juice.
- Invite your child to observe what happens to the color of the drink as the ice cubes melt.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- Which juice is your favorite? Why?
- What do you think will happen as the ice cubes melt in the pineapple juice?
- Why do you think we call this the Rainbow Drink?
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