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Color Changing Sensory Bottle
A color changing science experiment is always exciting and engaging to do with kids. This color changing sensory bottle is extra special because it is heat sensitive. Children can gauge what the temperature is based on the color of the bottle, plus they will learn [...]
Oil and Water Experiment for Kids
Kids in preschool and kindergarten will love doing this hands-on oil and water experiment! It is an easy science experiment to set up and clean up, it smells great, and it yields colorful results. Learn about density and the basics of chemical bonds, plus have [...]
Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside with the kids to do a fall nature scavenger hunt. We love to grab a bucket and go searching around the neighborhood for interesting leaves, sticks, rocks, and nuts. There is so much to see and learn [...]
Dry Ice Soda Geyser Experiment
By now we are all familiar with the incredible soda pop eruption that happens when Mentos candies are added to Diet Coke. Creating a soda geyser is a must-do outdoor science experiment for kids and teachers everywhere. After reading the explanation of the science behind [...]
Separate Salt and Pepper with Static Electricity
Doing simple science experiments is a great way to get students excited and interested in new topics. There are so many quick and easy experiments to do with static electricity, but using a plastic spoon to separate salt and pepper is one of the [...]
Solar Eclipse 2017: The Best Glasses, Lenses, and Binoculars for Your Family
On August 21, 2017, the world will witness a spectacular eclipse. Those who are lucky enough to be in the path of totality will get to see one of nature's most awe-inspiring performances: a total solar eclipse. However, everyone in North America will be able [...]
Film Canister Rocket Fireworks Painting
Create colorful art while doing an exciting science experiment! Making film canister rocket fireworks is the perfect way to add a little bit of art into a fun STEM activity. At the end of this article you will find several more patriotic science activities [...]
Exploding Baggie Dry Ice Science Experiment
The exploding baggie science trick is always a huge crowd-pleaser. Add dry ice to this classic science experiment and it's an instant hit! The exploding baggie dry ice experiment is an easy and exciting way to teach kids about pressure and changing states of [...]
Coding With a Board Game: Robot Turtles
Teach young children to code through a simple board game and learn a few Robot Turtles variations in the process! Getting very young children a head start into the world of computers and coding can be a juggling act. On one hand, the computer can [...]
Pirate Treasure Greater Than Less Than Activity
Some math concepts are more difficult for kids to grasp than others. That's why it's so important to provide them with fun hands-on ways to practice! This free pirate treasure greater than less than activity is perfect for kindergarten and first grade math centers, homeschool, [...]
Salt Shaker Volcano | Exciting Kitchen Science for Kids
Making a volcano out of salt dough and then using baking soda and vinegar to make it erupt is a classic kitchen science experiment practically everyone has done. But have you ever made a salt shaker volcano that erupts like a geyser? Check it out [...]
Animal Alphabet Flashcards
These amazing interactive animal alphabet flashcards add a huge WOW factor to learning the alphabet! Pair the cards with the free app and the animals come to life! Learn about animals from A to Z, watch them eat, hear the sounds they make, watch [...]
Does Fruit Sink or Float? Kitchen Science for Kids
One day during snack time my preschooler asked, "Does fruit sink or float?" That afternoon, snack time turned into a fun and easy kitchen science experiment that yielded a few surprises for all of us! Getting ReadyThere were only a few things we [...]
How Arctic Animals Stay Warm
Learning about how arctic animals stay warm in temperatures well below freezing is fascinating. This hands-on kitchen science experiment gives kids a very corporeal understanding of how animals like polar bears, penguins, seals, whales, and walruses have adapted to live in some of the [...]
14 Valentine’s Day Science Activities for Kids
This Valentine’s Day gather your little scientists together and get ready for some heart-filled science fun! If you teach in a classroom or at home you need to add our new ebook, 14 Super Cool Valentine's Day Science Activities, to your library of Valentine's Day [...]
