Developing an Early Love of Science One Experiment at a Time
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Five super simple experiments for kids that each take five minutes or less to complete. These colorful and quick science experiments are perfect for kids of all ages and abilities! Includes no-prep printable science journal pages for kids to complete.
  • These jaw-dropping kitchen science experiments will wow kids from preschool on up! A collection of more than 20 experiments to do at home or at school.
  • Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!
  • This collection of dry ice experiments for kids is safe, fun, and downright magical. Each science experiment teaches important concepts through bubbly fun!

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50+ Easy and Fast Science Experiments for Kids

You want to do a fun science experiment, but your child has the attention span of a goldfish. Plus, you are so busy, who is up for the set up and clean up anyway? I've got an easy solution for you. Sometimes we like to spend an entire afternoon, or even days, doing a science experiment. However, sometimes it's nice to do fast science experiments, too! This collection of over 50 quick and easy science [...]

By |September 10th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Science, STEM Saturday|3 Comments

Quick Science Experiments

Gather your mini scientists together and get ready for a five minute science extravaganza! If you teach in a classroom or at home or if you are simply looking for some easy and quick science experiments to do with an after school club, a scouting or church group, or with your own kids or grandkids, you need to add our new science packet, 5 Experiments in 5 Minutes, to your library. Quick Science Experiments [...]

By |September 5th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Kitchen Science, Science|1 Comment

Rainbow Paper | Color Science for Kids

Rainbows are one of the most beautiful natural wonders and can teach us so much about color science for kids. After this five minute science activity everyone will walk away with their own magnificent rainbow paper that can be enjoyed year-round, rain or shine. And if you love this activity you will want to check our Five Minute Science series and our compilation of St. Patrick's Day science experiments that include several more ways to [...]

By |March 6th, 2018|Categories: Art, Five Minute Science, Science, St Patrick's Day|98 Comments

Dry Ice Rocket | Rainbow Painting STEAM Activity

Making a rainbow dry ice rocket is a thrilling science experiment to teach children about pressure, states of matter, and chemical reactions. There is nothing better than the anticipation of waiting for a film canister rocket to take off! This exciting and colorful STEM activity is a fun dry ice experiment and is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day science experiment, a summer science experiment, or just for fun! If you enjoy this dry [...]

Skittles Rainbow | Kids’ Science for St. Patrick’s Day

Making a Skittles rainbow is a bright and colorful project that will thrill the kids and engage their creativity. Perfect for a St. Patrick's Day rainbow, springtime, or anytime you need a quick and easy kitchen science experiment. This is one of our best St. Patrick's Day science activities that you definitely don't want to miss! Make a Skittles Rainbow*This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.Science doesn't get any easier [...]

By |February 20th, 2018|Categories: Art, Five Minute Science, Kitchen Science, Science, St Patrick's Day, STEM Saturday|0 Comments

Flying Cupids | Static Electricity for Valentine’s Day

Playing and experimenting with static electricity provides children with some of their earliest hands-on physics lessons. This is an easy Valentine's Day STEM activity where the kids make Cupid fly using static electricity. Get your balloons and your crazy hair ready! Valentine's Day Science Activities If you enjoy this Valentine's Day science experiment and you are looking for even more heart-filled fun, be sure to check out our ebook, 14 SUPER COOL VALENTINE'S [...]

By |February 5th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Science, STEM Saturday, Valentine's Day Science|6 Comments

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