With summer drawing to a close for many families we wanted to sneak in some fabulous summer science before it's too late! Here are the best and brightest summer science ideas to help you make the most of your summer. [...]
*This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. BIG NEWS! The Science Kiddo is in a book! I have published exactly two books during my lifetime. The first book was my thesis for my master's degree. The [...]
Did you know you can make your own delicious ice slush drink without the help of a freezer or a blender? My kids think it so fun to make their own slushy at home :) This is the ideal [...]
We just got back from a trip to the beach that didn't go exactly as planned. Have you ever had a vacation like that? I'm guessing you have. Luckily we brought along a secret weapon that literally saved our [...]
Kids can't resist this amazing color changing chemical reaction. It fizzes, it changes color as if by magic, and it works over and over again. This experiment is completely nontoxic and made with common kitchen supplies. It is hands down [...]
A couple of weekends ago we spent some time at a friend's beach house in Florence, Oregon. We were expecting a relaxing weekend on the beach. Ya know, sand toys, bubbles, a good book, maybe dabbling in the water. Suntans [...]
There is something irresistible, to kids and adults alike, about paper airplane fun. Once a child learns how to fold and fly a paper airplane, church programs, bus tickets, brochures, and junk mail will spontaneously become small flying toys. Paper [...]
Practice money math by setting up your own store or restaurant! Great practice with money math, counting change, adding, subtracting, and store etiquette. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. One of my five-year-old's favorite [...]
Make science fun and playful by making a magnet powered car! Make a road and see if you can push/pull your car in the right direction without touching it. This fun and fast science experiment is easy to set [...]
Learn about the differences between a bike trailer and a cargo bike to get your kids and/or gear around town! Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. During [...]
