I have an easy science experiment for you today. All you’ll need is soda, a cup, pennies and some time. Teaching kids about science doesn’t have to be intimidating. You can actually do lots of simple science experiments at home with just a few basic supplies. Recently, we did this Cleaning Pennies Experiment and the results were surprising…
Self Inflating Balloon Experiment
Most kids have a natural interest in science and how the world around them works. Doing science experiments at home can sound intimidating, but luckily you don’t have to be a scientist to share some fun science activities with your kids. Recently, we did this Self Inflating Balloon Experiment and it was so much fun to…
10 Science Activities for Kids
We have been having fun at our house lately with some simple science activities like an ice cube experiment and rising raisins. So I am excited to share these 10 Science Activities for kids. If you are feeling intimidated by teaching science concepts to your kids (it was never my best subject at school) you are not…
Static Electricity Experiment
I love seeing how my kids are fascinated by science. We have always done fun science experiments like Making Color Disappear, but since my kids have started going to the science lab at school their interest has really taken off. One of my daughters will come home excited for us to try an experiment that she…
Easy Experiments – Making Color Disappear
Most kids have a natural curiosity about the world and the way things work. That makes it easy to teach them some basic science concepts in fun hands-on ways. In the past we have done a Magnet Exploration which proved to be very engaging. Today, I am sharing another one of our Easy Experiments. Making Color Disappear seems very…
Fizzing Pumpkins Halloween Activity
We all love to see our kids smile. My three girls (7 year old twins and a 5 year old) often bicker or give me attitude so I really value those smiles. I love to make them smile with jokes or by acting silly, but I have secret weapon that makes them smile every single…
Preschool Science – Magnet Exploration
My daughter and I had some fun recently with Magnet Exploration. We have been on a preschool science kick as of late and have enjoyed learning activities such as an Ice Cube Experiment and Rising Raisins. Today we aimed to discover what items were magnetic and which items were not. My daughter took her best guess,…
Simple Science for Preschoolers – 10 Experiments
It’s simple to create fun science experiences for your kids, even if you don’t consider yourself scientific. Most of the concepts preschoolers are learning require just a basic explanation and understanding. Plus, teaching science to preschoolers takes advantage of the innate curiosity that most kids have at this age. Young children learn through personal experience,…
Simple Science – How Many Balloons Can Lift a Bag?
I work hard to plan fun and educational activities for my kids, but they taught me a lesson recently, after we attended a friend’s birthday party. We got to take home five helium balloons and while I was cleaning up the kitchen I heard lots of excitement coming from the living room. I walked in…
Simple Science – Ice Cube Experiment
When my twins go to Kindergarten, I have the chance to spend come one-on-one time with my youngest. Some of this time is spent playing, some is spent in a test of wills (she is 3 going on 13) and some time is spent learning new concepts. I am all about learning activities like Rising…