Chex Mix(ture) - Mixtures and Solutions

Thanks to Mrs. R for the idea!

To demonstrate for my kiddos the difference between a mixture and a solution, I used two things they were familiar with - ChexMix and KoolAid. We brainstormed good ingredients for ChexMix and then the kids volunteered to bring in the ingredients. I mixed the ingredients together in front of them and we discussed how pieces could easily be picked out if you didn't want them to be part of your Mix. Then, I mixed some Cherry Koolaid together and we discussed how this was a solution because the substances are spread evenly throughout and are a little harder to separate. (We discussed that if you boiled out all the water, the solids would be left behind.)

Our ChexMix Ingredients:

1. Pretzels


2. Sunflower Seeds (just the insides)


3. Marshmallows


4. M&M's


5. Raisins