If you’re searching for child-friendly science experiments, look no further! Most of the science experiments on Science Sparks are perfect for science at home. I try to use materials that are either easy to find or that you probably already have around the house. All my science investigations and activities are simple, easy to explain,…
I loved making these gingerbread houses, originally they were going to be a craft project, but then I had the idea of using coloured cellophane for windows and using them to learn about primary and secondary colours. You can keep it really simple and just use a torch to light the inside or if you…
As we head into a cold January, I thought it might be fun to try some fun winter science experiments for kids. These are great for kids of all ages, although some need adult supervision and guidance. If winter isn’t quite what you’re looking for, I’ve got 100s more creative science experiments for kids to…
One of my favourite things to do with my kids is read a book and then do an activity related to the story. Here at Science Sparks, you can find Fairy Tale science experiments, Nursery Rhyme experiments, Roald Dahl experiments, and now, this collection of science is in Christmas stories! Christmas Story Science Activities The Grinch Science Activities…
I can’t quite believe it’s less than a week till Christmas! Where does the time go? If you’re still on the hunt for last-minute gifts like me, don’t forget we have a couple of science books available that would be great for any curious kid! Snackable Science, This IS Rocket Science, and Gross Science ( new for 2020 ) are…
My Santa STEM Challenges might be my favourite Christmas science activities so far. Help Santa find the North Star, save a pile of presents from crashing to the ground, make a tree and build a raft for the reindeer with these exciting Christmas STEM Activities. Four of the challenges are now available as FREE STEM…
Did you know next week (28th November to 6th December ) is National Tree Week? There are special events taking place and lots of ways for schools to get involved, too. Here at Science Sparks, we love trees and have lots of easy science investigations and activities you can try at home to celebrate them!…
I’m very excited to share the brand new Science Sparks Advent Calendar, full of easy Christmas science experiment ideas! To access the activities, download the PDF ( click on the image ) and click on a bauble. Each activity uses only very basic materials, most of which you probably already have! 12 Days of Science…
Microscopes are used to see cells and other small things in detail. They are used to produce magnified ( enlarged ) images. The Romans first used glass to magnify images in the 1st Century, but the first microscope with a lens in a tube wasn’t made until the 1590s. Microscopes have continued to improve over…
I recently came across a brilliant new free science app for kids which made my children giggle out loud and renewed an interest in dinosaurs that had started to fade. If you read Science Sparks often you’ll know that I am a huge advocate for hands-on learning rather than screens, but as a parent to…
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