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Science Experiments for Kids
Play Gel | A New Sensory Experience from an Outrageous Source
*This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. We made a new science creation for the kids today. It's sensory. It's scientific. It's fun. My husband described it this way as he grabbed a handful of it: "This feels transgressive!" He's not [...]
Child Led Learning | Magnets and Math Facts
One of the things that thrills me most as a mom is letting the kids lead me in their learning. Often I start doing an activity and Tommy looks at me with wide beautiful blue eyes and says, "Mom, I have an idea!" That's when [...]
Slime Science
You are constantly telling your child not to pick their nose. But who can resist rolling something sticky, wet, and squishy between their fingers? I've got a solution that will satisfy both kids and parents. Slime It's an incredible sensory experience for the kids as [...]
12 Haunted Science Experiments and Activities for Kids
Head on over to The Homeschool Scientist where I wrote a guest post on our top 12 Haunted Science Experiments and Activities! Enjoy!
Which Witch is a Real Witch?
A Lesson in Density and the Middle Ages Our experiment today involves three suspected witches. We are going to scientifically determine how many of these suspected witches are actual, real life witches through the phenomenon of the floating egg. According to the logic of [...]
Bubble Prints
As a follow up to our dry ice experiments post, I wanted to show you how to do bubble prints without the need for dry ice. I like the way the dry ice bubbles are so big and plentiful, but you can certainly make some [...]
7 Ways to Play with Dry Ice + Water
We are totally getting our mad scientist on up in here. Bwha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Last year we made our Magic Bubbling Potion with dry ice and water for the first time, which was a huge hit. This year we added even more fun. SEVEN TIMES the [...]
Mentos + Diet Coke
Ready for a fun and sticky explosion? You have come to right place. This is one of the most popular demos to do since Steve Spangler popularized it in 2005. The materials are cheap and accessible. The explosion is impressive. Give it a try for [...]
Water Power
The dog days of summer are upon us. We have been playing in water of one form or another every single day. There is the beach, the splash parks, the sprinklers, the swimming pools...and science experiments. This experiment, constructed of very simple supplies, demonstrates how [...]
DIY Squishy Window Gel Clings
Are these called window gel stickers, window jellies, window gels, or window gel clings? There are several names for these squishy window decorations that my kids love to make for each season and holiday. How would you like to find out how to make [...]
