Written by My winter themed print and play pack is a free download containing five easy science experiments mainly using the paper they are printed on and a few extras ( balloon, scissors, a torch and water). Simply print, experiment and then recycle the leftovers. The activities are mess free ( apart from one ) with easy to follow … Continue reading “Winter Print and Play Paper Science Pack”
Do you know how to make a lava lamp? DIY lava lamps are one of our favourite science experiments as they are super simple to make, can be used over and over again and you can be as creative as you like with them. We’ve made Minions, Reindeer and even Snowmen lava lamps! Lava lamps … Continue reading “How to make a lava lamp”
Christmas is over, but I’m not quite ready to face the normality of life just yet, so we’ve been collecting our favourite kid’s activities for New Year! Easy kids activities for New Year How about starting with these fun edible sparklers from Red Ted Art? They are a great, fun way to learn about melting … Continue reading “Kids Activities for New Year”
Do you know you can make a pH indicator with the red leaves from a poinsettia plant? Red poinsettia leaves contain anthocyanins which change colour in the presence of acids or alkalis. Acids have a low pH ( below 7 ), and alkalis have a high pH ( over 7 ). Red leaves on a … Continue reading “How to make pH indicator with a poinsettia”
I still have a couple more Christmas science experiments to add to my collection next week, but until then, here’s a fun Christmas Science Quiz to keep you busy! Christmas Science Quiz Last Updated on December 16, 2022 by Emma Vanstone The post Christmas Science Quiz appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids. Science Experiments … Continue reading “Christmas Science Quiz”
Mexico is the next country in our trip around the World in 50 experiments. Mexico is located in North America and shares a border with the United States. It’s the 14th largest country in the World. Mexico is very hot, with deserts in the north, mountains and canyons in the centre and rainforests in the … Continue reading “Chichen Itza Shadows – Mexico”
This dissolving candy canes activity is a great science activity for before Christmas when the festivities are in full swing or after Christmas to use up any leftover candy canes. The idea is to place candy canes in different liquids to find where they melt the fastest. We used hot and cold water and vinegar, … Continue reading “Candy Cane Experiment – dissolving candy canes”
Our elf arrived in style this year attached to a parachute. Unfortunately, the parachute got stuck on a plant, so he needed a replacement quickly. This activity is a great festive STEM challenge and a fun elf idea. Don’t forget I also have 24 days of FREE elf ideas you can print and use, including … Continue reading “Parachute for an elf”
This very simple STEM challenge is great for younger children to start to learn how different materials have different properties. The idea is to cover each stocking with a different material, spray it with water and then check to see if the stocking is still dry. Children can also spend time designing the stockings before … Continue reading “Waterproof a Christmas Stocking STEM Challenge”
This Halloween print and experiment pack is a free download containing FIVE easy science experiments using mostly the paper they are printed on and a few extras ( paperclip, scissors, a torch and water). It’s perfect for some free, simple and educational Halloween fun at home or school. Halloween Paper Science Experiments 1. SPINNING SPIDERS Use the … Continue reading “Halloween Print and Experiment Pack”