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Top 10 Summer Science Activities for Kids
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. Escape the Heat with Summer [...]
Learn With Play
*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 title was Photocycloaddition of Allenes [...]
Summer Ice Slush | Simple Science
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 kitchen science experiment to do [...]
LEGO Summer | Beach Camping Adventure
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 sanity. It's no secret that [...]
Fizzy Color Changing Chemical Reaction | Kid Science
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 one of our favorite kitchen [...]
Beach Trip to Florence, Oregon
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 and swimming suits. Beach stuff. [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Paper Airplane Fun & Learning
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 airplanes are fantastic for both [...]
Build Your Own Cafe | Money Math Practice
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 things to do is to [...]
Magnet Powered Car | Playful Science
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 up, but provides kids with [...]
Cargo Bike vs Bike Trailer for Kids
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 the first 14 months of [...]
