tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post2573137838010164145..comments2024-03-22T03:02:50.755-07:00Comments on Almost Unschoolers: Burning Peppermint Soaked Sugar Cubes - Christmas Science SundayAn Almost Unschooling Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-78754484281064635342009-12-22T05:56:25.026-08:002009-12-22T05:56:25.026-08:00After looking into to it a little more, I think yo...After looking into to it a little more, I think you might be right about the alcohol, and added a little note in the post above - thanks for the heads up!<br /><br />And yes, the children are very aware, that playing with fire themselves is not safe (the fact, that I stood waaaaay back when their father lit the flame, was probably a pretty good reinforcement too.) ;)An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-76924247560704804252009-12-21T15:38:10.143-08:002009-12-21T15:38:10.143-08:00This is a really fun experiment. I think blue flam...This is a really fun experiment. I think blue flames are caused by alcohol, not by peppermint itself. I hope kiddos understand that experiments with fire is a big no-no without parents present.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-7809808957696592002009-12-21T07:05:49.725-08:002009-12-21T07:05:49.725-08:00Very fun! I don't think my son is quiet ready ...Very fun! I don't think my son is quiet ready for this one, but I am certainly going to "archive" the idea for the future!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742571398161543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-3951598172454044872009-12-20T20:57:40.527-08:002009-12-20T20:57:40.527-08:00What a very fun experiment. I bet your kids LOVED...What a very fun experiment. I bet your kids LOVED it. I have to go find peppermint extract now.Ticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970101432834731044noreply@blogger.com