• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Menu
  • Science Experiments For Kids
  • Science Fair Projects
  • Preschool Science
  • Science Facts
  • Printable Experiments
  • Science Sparks Books
  • Science Questions
  • Contact Me
Science Experiments for Kids
Menu
  • STEM Challenges
  • Early Years Science
    • Preschool Science
    • Sensory and Messy Play
    • Understanding of the World
    • Pirate Science Experiments
  • Primary Science
    • Baking Soda Experiments
    • Candy Experiments
    • Biology
    • Climate Change for Kids
    • Coding for Kids
    • Chemistry
    • Electricity for Kids
    • Magic Science Experiments
    • Harry Potter Experiments
    • Human Body Science
    • Air Pressure Experiments
    • Life Cycles
    • LEGO Science Experiments
    • Kitchen Science
    • Famous Scientists
    • Forces and Motion
    • Science Sparks Snippets
    • Key Stage 1 Science
      • Animals
      • Everyday Materials
      • Plants
      • Coding Activities
      • Humans and Health
      • Fine Motor skills
      • Science and Literacy
    • Key Stage 2 Science
      • Animals, Including Humans
      • Electricity
      • Light
      • Plants
      • Materials and their Properties
  • Key Stage 3
  • Holiday Science
    • Christmas Science
    • Halloween Science
    • Easter Science
  • Storybook Themed Science Experiments
  • Wonderful Women in STEM
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • FREE Experiments
  • Science for Kids
    • Kitchen Science
    • Climate Change
    • Egg Experiments
    • Fairy Tale Science
    • Edible Science
    • Human Health
    • Chemistry
    • Inspirational Women
    • Forces and Motion
  • Science Fair Projects
  • STEM Challenges
  • Science Sparks Books
  • Contact Science Sparks
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » 20 Simple Science Experiments for Kids

    20 Simple Science Experiments for Kids

    January 4, 2020 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    These simple science experiments are perfect for a rainy day or when you just need a quick and easy activity idea to keep the kids busy for an hour or so. They don’t need much prep or thought beforehand and are easy to set up and explain.

    Don’t forget I also have a couple of science books available too! I’d love you to take a look.

    Simple Science Experiments for Kids

    Magic Milk Experiment

    Try a fun magic milk experiment. Younger children will love watching the colours shoot across the surface of the milk while older children can use the experience to learn about emulsions.

    Magic Milk Experiment - easy science for kids
    Magic Milk Experiment

    Easy Rain Gauge

    Monitor rain fall with an easy rain gauge. All you need for this one is an empty plastic bottle, scissors and somewhere outside to leave it.

    Make a Naked Egg

    This one requires a bit of forward planning, but did you know you can remove the shell from an egg with vinegar? Simply leave an egg soaking in vinegar for about 48 hours and you should be able to rinse off the shell. Once you have a shell-less egg, see if you can bounce the egg without it breaking.

    Naked Egg - science trick

    How Tall?

    Find out how many of your own feet tall you are. Try this for all the members of your family and see if you can spot a pattern.

    How do Polar Animals Stay Warm in Winter?

    Discover how animals stay warm in cold climates using just cold water, a glove and some lard.

    How do animals stay warm in winter - winter science for kids

    How Fast is your Reaction Time?

    Test your reaction time using just a ruler. Can you test your friends and record their results too? How do you think could you improve your reaction time?

    Human Body Drawing – simple science experiments

    Ask a friend to draw around you on a giant sheet of paper. How many body parts can you add to the drawing?

    Snow Volcano!

    If you want to make a volcano, but don’t want the mess a snow volcano is a super simple alternative. Build a volcano shape around a plastic water bottle using snow. Add your explosive ingredients and then tidy away the snow afterwards.

    Baking soda snow Volcano
    Snow Volcano

    How do germs spread?

    Find out about Florence Nightingale and how to keep hands clean with this super simple activity using hand soap and glitter.

    Ice Excavations

    Ice excavations can keep children busy for hours as they try to rescue a toy. Experiment with salt and warm water to see which help the ice to melt the fastest.

    LEGO Ice excavation - sensory science for kids

    Shadow Drawing

    Try drawing 3D shadow shapes outdoors on a sunny day. You should find the shadow changes as the the day progresses and the sun moves. Try drawing a shadow of the same shape every 2 hours during the day. What happens?

    Build a Raft

    Build a raft using different materials and test to see how well it floats. How much weight can you add before your raft sinks

    Make Fossils

    Make your own fossils using clay and small toy figures and learn about Charles Darwin at the same time.

    Easy dinosaur fossils made with clay and a toy dinosaur

    Colour Mixing Slushy Drinks

    Test your colour mixing skills by making slushy drinks with coloured ice. Different colour smoothies work really well for this one.

    Candy Towers

    Build towers with blocks or sweets to learn about stable structures. This is also a fun activity for learning about earthquakes!

    Earthquake Science Experiment - Candy towers

    Density Jar – Simple Science Experiments

    This very easy density jar is great for introducing the concept of density as well as sinking and floating.

    Density jar made with oil and water to show oil floating on the top of water.

    What Reacts with Baking Soda?

    Try some super simple chemistry by testing different substances to see which react with baking soda.

    Make Red Cabbage Indicator

    Making your own indicator is easier than you think. All you need is a red cabbage, water and some substances to test.

    If you liked these experiments you’ll love the rest of our huge collection of science experiments for kids!

    Fun collection of super simple science experiments for kids of all ages. Make a snow volcano, ice excavation , dino fossils and lots more awesome science for kids #simplescience #scienceforkids #easyscience #scienceexperimentsforkids

    Last Updated on March 20, 2020 by Emma Vanstone

    « Ice Painting – Preschool Science
    What is an Emulsion? »

    Safety Notice

    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. TechyKids Canada

      June 28, 2021 at 10:25 am

      These are some really interesting experiments for kids to learn about new things. It can spark their enthusiasm towards various STEM fields. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    What are you looking for?

    JOIN US!

    Get new experiments straight into your inbox every week!!

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    .

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Science Sparks - FREE science experiments for kids

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Services
    • Media Kit
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Science Sparks - Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd