Today we have lots of ideas for preschool science experiments. Science isn't just complex experiments for older children. Science is all around us and can be explored by even very young children. Even ...
Fairy Tale Science Experiments
My 6 year old has been learning about Traditional Tales recently, so I've put together a collection of fairy tale science experiments that would sit brilliantly alongside this topic. Fairy Tale ...
Jumping Frogs – a static electricity experiment
Have you ever had a static shock from a shopping trolley or an escalator? The shock is because of static electricity which can cause materials to attract or repel each other.How does static ...
Leak Proof Bag Experiment
Here at Science Sparks we love a bit of science magic and this leak proof bag is one of the best. My daughter used this for a school talent show when she was just 5 and the rest of the class loved ...
Science Tricks for Kids
Here at Science Sparks HQ we love a bit of magic, whether it be a memory trick, slight of hand or even science magic. These 10 easy science tricks for kids are great fun and mostly super simple. ...
40 great ideas for learning with LEGO
If you read Science Sparks frequently you'll know how much we love LEGO. The play, learning and creative opportunities are endless, so today we're sharing 40 of our favourite ideas for learning with ...
Surface Tension of Water
These super simple investigations are great for demonstrating the surface tension of water.What is surface tension?Surface tension is a force which causes a layer of liquid to ...
Charles Darwin and a Natural Selection Activity
Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolution. He sailed around South America for more than 3 years, before heading to the Galapagos Islands, where the data collected in just five weeks formed a ...
Easter STEM Challenges
Easter is fast approaching, so it seems like the perfect time to try some Easter STEM Challenges. We've been busy testing these for you over the last couple of weeks and would LOVE to see your ...
10+ Egg Experiments
Easter is just around the corner, so I've put together a collection of egg experiments perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easily available and very ...
