Teaching your kids to make food is fun, but it can sometimes be a hassle. Having them around ovens and hot pans or sharp knives can require constant monitoring, so your best bet with young children is creating something cold and simple. There’s nothing as cold or simple as the quick and tasty treat in this video.

It’s also informative and teaches them about a very simple, yet important, scientific chemical reaction. She explains this reaction in the video around the 2:30 mark in a way that you can very easily explain it to your kids. They’ll get a nice treat and a great lesson at the same time.

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