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Rainbow Unicorn Toothpaste Science Experiment
Learn about exothermic reactions, catalysts, chemical reactions, and color mixing with this fun and simple rainbow science experiment! Perfect for a unicorn-lover who wants to make magical rainbow unicorn toothpaste or for a rainbow-themed playdate or classroom party. This is jaw-dropping fun that will amaze [...]
Super Cool Experiments with Dry Ice
Gather your junior scientists together and get ready for some bubbly, foggy, and magical fun with dry ice! If you are looking for an unforgettable way to introduce your students to scientific concepts such as changing states of matter, how pressure is related to temperature, acids/bases, [...]
Candy Math and Science
Sometimes around Halloween and Christmas we end up with way more candy than I want my kids eating. Luckily, candy isn't just for eating anymore! Using the fantastic ideas below you can do science experiments with candy, engineer candy STEM projects, and play candy math [...]
Glow in the Dark Lava Lamp
I guarantee you've never made a lava lamp quite like this before! Get ready to entertain the kiddos with this unique glow in the dark lava lamp that looks like a whirling glowing a snowstorm. This is the perfect activity for a science birthday party [...]
Witches’ Brew Science Experiment for Kids
Planning a Halloween party this year and need some spooky activities to do? Or just looking for some light-hearted Halloween science experiments to do with the kids? I've got one to add to your list. We call this witches' brew at our house. You'll [...]
Halloween Window Clings
Making window gel clings is a very cute and easy way to decorate for holidays and seasons. This recipe for Halloween window clings is easy to follow, nontoxic, and can even be used as a hands-on Halloween science experiment for a classroom party! Getting [...]
31 Must-Try Halloween Science Experiments for Kids
Gather up your mini mad scientists and get ready for some real Halloween magic! It's the perfect time of year to concoct spooky brews and to experiment with spiders, brains, ghosts, and pumpkins. Whether you are doing these Halloween science experiments at home or in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ant Experiments for Kids to do this Summer
Sometimes science experiments are complicated and require a lot of materials and detailed instructions. However, science experiments can also be incredibly simple while being just as fun and interesting. Setting up an ant experiment is fascinating for kids and adults alike and is definitely a [...]
Red Cabbage Egg Dye Experiment
One of the things I anticipate most about the spring season is dying eggs with my family. It's one of those things that is always fun no matter how old I get. This year we added another interesting dimension to our egg-dying party by using [...]
Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment for Kids
Use leftover Easter egg dye or cups of colored vinegar to create bright and colorful baking soda and vinegar art! This baking soda and vinegar experiment engages kids' creativity and imagination while teaching them simple kitchen science. Setting Up the Baking Soda and [...]
Funny Egg Shell Planters Using Leftover Easter Egg Dye
Now that it's spring and the sun is shining more and more each day, we decided to try a new kitchen science experiment and make some egg shell planters. We used egg shells as our planters, dyed them using leftover Easter egg dye, and decorated [...]
Growing Beans in a Bag | Spring Science for Kids
Growing beans in a bag is an easy and engaging way for young children to learn some of their first lessons in plant biology! Each day they can check the progress of their seeds and watch as they change from tiny seeds to plants [...]
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 [...]
Bubble Painting with Dry Ice STEAM Activity for Kids
Once in awhile I dream up an activity that wows me as much as it does the kids. This is one of them. Bubble painting with dry ice is so fun and so simple. It produces bright, brilliant prints that are immediately frame-worthy, plus [...]
Paper Circuit Cards | Technology for Kids
Making paper circuit cards is the perfect union of science, technology, art, and design. For that reason, this activity fits perfectly into any STEAM or STEM curriculum at school, for library events, or just for fun at home. Let kids unleash their creativity as [...]
Inflate a Balloon | Cool Dry Ice Experiments
I am always on the lookout for interesting, engaging, and exciting ways to teach my kids. Designing an experiment to inflate a balloon with dry ice is the perfect dry ice experiment for kids to have a ton of fun while learning about scientific [...]
7 Science Experiments for Kids Using a Red Cabbage Indicator
There is nothing that makes a kid feel more like a real scientist than making a red cabbage indicator and using it to determine whether household solutions are acidic or basic. Experimenting with a homemade pH indicator is a fantastic hands-on way to introduce children [...]
Fizzy Pendulum Painting | Cool Science and Art for Kids
Turn your mini scientists into true artists by creating a pendulum painting work of art. By using the classic reaction between baking soda and vinegar, the painting actually bubbles and fizzes! This makes for an impressive science experiment or science fair project for kids. [...]
14 Sun Science Experiments to do this Summer
Summer is a great time to learn about and experiment with the sun. In this article we are sharing 14 amazing hands-on sun science experiments for kids. These are fantastic to do during the summer, for a space unit at school, or for special [...]
Santa Claus Exploding Baggie Science Experiment
It's fun to do simple science experiments with kids year-round by taking a classic experiment and tailoring it for a certain season or holiday. By drawing Santa Claus faces on zip-top baggies, we turned the exploding baggie science experiment into a fun and interesting [...]
Coding For Kids With JIMU Robot
Thank you UBTECH for sponsoring this post. JIMU Robots are a fun way to bring robotics into kid’s day to day and make the perfect gift you can feel good about gifting to the children in your lives this holiday season! I am always on [...]
LEGO Math | Place Value Activities
My son is one of the most avid LEGO enthusiasts I have ever met. Recently, I harnessed his enthusiasm by using LEGO bricks to teach him everything from math to reading to science. Today I am going to show you how to use LEGO [...]
Glow in the Dark LEGO Bricks and Minifigures
Learn how to easily make glow in the dark LEGO pieces that are perfect to hand out as LEGO birthday party favors. Customize their faces and make up stories about each one. Play with them and then turn off the lights to admire the [...]
LEGO Engineering for Kids | Build a LEGO Maze
Calling all LEGO lovers! Put your engineering skills to work, build a LEGO maze, and get your hands on over 100 ways to learn and play with LEGO bricks! Both of my older kids (ages 4 and 7) love building and playing with LEGO. Recently [...]
Coin and Water Experiment | Drops of Water on a Penny
Have you ever wondered how many drops of water can fit on a penny? Find out for yourself, defy gravity, and show your students some magic by performing the coin and water experiment. We added an extra dimension to this classic lightning-fast science experiment [...]
Fishing for LEGO Ice Minifigures
HELP! The LEGO minifigures are drowning in icy water! Can you engineer a LEGO ice rescue and save them using the power of science? This is a fresh twist on a classic science experiment for kids. We have over 50 more fun and fast science [...]
