Doing science experiments at home is a great way to get your kids excited about learning. Cool science experiments spark curiosity and inspire kids to want to learn more. What could be better than that? We think weather experiments are awesome and one of the kids' favorites is making a tornado. The tornado in a jar science experiment is so simple that I bet you already have all of the supplies in your kitchen to make it right now! Weather is … [Read more...]
What are Brain Breaks?
Once you discover the joys of brain breaks you'll be shocked at how well they work to help kids focus. It's amazing how something so simple works so well. I first heard about brain breaks as an education major in college and immediately started using them myself when I was studying or working on a big project and was hooked. I used them in my classroom when I was teaching and find them to be extremely helpful at home with my own kids. They are a … [Read more...]
Can You Make an Egg Float?
There is nothing like being challenged to get your brain working! Critical thinking and problem solving skills are developed when kids get a chance to think of and test ideas for themselves. Teaching kids to think like scientists is a skill children need to be successful in school and in life. Challenging them to design and test their own experiments like this one to make an egg float is not just fun--it's helping them become critical … [Read more...]
Sparkle Slime Recipe for Kids
Have you made slime yet? It's a science experiment and sensory activity rolled into one! My kids love to help make it and I find that it's the perfect activity for after school or quiet time. This sparkle slime recipe glitters and shines so is fun addition to pretend play or small worlds. Affiliate links included below. Sensory activities or sensory play are just things that stimulate all of the senses and help kids' brains learn about their … [Read more...]
Wind Activities for Kids
Teaching kids about the wind can be a lot of fun! My kids have always been very interested in weather and love to check it each morning before school. We decided to build on that interest and learn a little bit about what wind is and how it works. Everyone has felt wind before, but understanding how it moves around can be very complicated. We set up a simple science experiment to demonstrate how the air temperature causes air to move. Wind … [Read more...]
DIY Catapults for Kids
Hands on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities can get kids thinking critically while having fun. One of the simplest and coolest ways to see engineering in action is by making catapults for kids. It's a STEM activity you can play with again and again! Making a catapult is fun but don't stop there! We've partnered with Sylvan Learning to help parents and kids develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills with … [Read more...]
Peeps Easter Science Experiments for Kids
We love science experiments for kids, especially when they involve candy! We've done a bunch of candy science experiments, like our conversation heart one, and it never gets old. With Easter coming Peeps are everywhere so we decided to torture do some Easter science experiments with them. Peeps Easter Science Experiments for Kids We decided to see what would happen when we added water, heat and coldness to them. And the results were pretty … [Read more...]
Preschool Science Experiments
Science with my kids has always been so much fun. They get so excited to see things happen right before them or over time depending on the science experiment. Science is great hands on learning for kids. There are so many great experiments out their for kids sometimes you wonder where to start. This list for Preschool Science Experiments is a great place. Full of amazing experiments kids love. We have tried some and have many more we see we … [Read more...]
