A science experiment that ends in candy is sure to motivate kids! You can show your kids how to make rock candy and learn about crystals at the same time. Rock candy is simple to make at home, but it does take awhile for the crystals to form. This gives kids a chance to make observations over a period of days which is a great way to teach them to think like scientists! How to Make Rock Candy: 2 cups sugar 1 cup water thin wooden … [Read more...]
Crazy Cool Walking Water Science Experiment for Kids
We have been having so much fun with science this summer--it's the perfect time to get the kids excited with a hands on activity! The Walking Water experiment is super easy to set up and has a big wow factor. Kids can watch the colored water walk along paper towels and fill an empty glass. It's very cool! Affiliate links for supplies used below. Walking Water Science Experiment at least 3 empty glasses (these are the ones we used) … [Read more...]
Exploding Baggie Science Experiment
It's fun and easy to do science experiments at home! This exploding baggie science experiment is a twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar reaction. Kids love it because it ends with an explosion and it simple enough to do again and again. Exploding Baggie Experiment: sandwich bag tissue 3 tablespoons baking soda 1/4 cup of water 1/2 cup of vinegar liquid watercolors or food coloring (optional) Add the water, vinegar … [Read more...]
Magic Milk Science Experiment
The magic milk experiment really is magical. Kids can use the secret ingredient to make colors explode on a plate of milk. It's one of those science and art activities that never gets old! Magic Milk Experiment dish of milk food coloring cotton swabs dish soap To do the magic milk experiment pour some milk into the dish and squeeze drops of food coloring in the center of the plate with a small space in the middle. Add dish soap … [Read more...]
Homemade Silly Putty Recipe
Homemade silly putty is both a great kids activity and a science project! After playing with silly putty at engineering camp this week my kids wanted to play with it at home too. We decided to make some homemade silly putty using items we already had at home. It was a great way to extend their learning and play! Making silly putty turned out to be a great way to practice thinking like a scientist and using our problem solving skills. Our first … [Read more...]
Liquid Layers Density Science Experiment
Density can be a tricky science topic for kids to understand. Making the concept hands-on with a density science experiment like liquid layers is a great way for kids to "see" density in action. I've seen other people do this experiment before, but this was the first time I had ever done it myself. Our first experiment didn't turn out as well as I thought it would so follow the pouring directions below if you don't have a lot of extra liquids when … [Read more...]
Dancing Raisins Science Experiment
The Dancing Raisins science experiment is so cool! It is also super easy to do which makes it perfect for our classic Summer Science Camp series! Dancing Raisins Experiment: clear sodas (we used Sprite, Mountain Dew and tonic water) raisins clear glasses water (for the control) Fill clear glasses each with a different type of soda. We found that using soda that hadn't been refrigerated and was at room temperature … [Read more...]
Diet Coke and Mentos Classic Science Experiment
What could make summer even more fun? A free 8 week science camp that you can do with your kids at home! I'm so excited to be teaming up with Erica from What Do We Do All Day? for a summer science series. Each week we will be sharing a classic science experiment that you and your kids will love. I am kicking off the series with the classic Diet Coke and Mentos science experiment! Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment 2 liter bottle of diet … [Read more...]
