This easy science activity is great for learning about how some materials absorb water and some do not. It can also be used to demonstrate capillary action to older children. Traditionally, paper flowers are used which open up in water, but we changed it a bit to reveal LEGO® Men. Hidden LEGO® Men Science Activity You’ll need…
Where possible I always get my children to wash their hands before eating. The bigger two have made up a song to encourage little H to wash hers properly, it goes something like this: Rub and scratch, rub and scratch Or you’ll get worms and germs worms and germs. la la la la Lovely, don’t…
How do you make a lolly stick race across water? Would you believe me if I told you all you needed was a drop of washing-up liquid ( dish soap ) and some water to do a fun surface tension experiment? Racing lolly sticks – surface tension experiment You’ll need Water A large container –…
Trisha and I were really pleased to see so many people linked up to our Kitchen Science Challenge last month. Thank you to everyone who joined in. This month we have something that we hope will be even more fun. We would like you to make some kind of vehicle. It can be anything, but…
Did you know arm span ( also known as wingspan or reach ) is approximately equal to height? How to calculate arm span We tested this against a wall using chalk to mark our reach and then standing next to the wall to see if it matched our height. You should measure from fingertip to…
The weather has finally warmed up, and our garden is blooming. As part of our challenge with Actimel, we are trying to grow a whole meal in the garden, learning along the way. Z has been learning about plants at school, so he was very keen to tell his sisters and me about the purpose…
Z has been learning about units of weight and measurements in school and has been keen to put what he has learned into practice at home with the girls with this fun weighing and measuring activity. I gave them the kitchen scales and various things to weigh, and Z designed his own table to record the…
My 5-year-old had a school project due in this week about swordfish. Together we found lots of fun swordfish facts. Fun Swordfish Facts I wasn’t sure Z understood how long 3 metres was, so we made a 3 metre long tower of DUPLO bricks on the floor. It was LONG! We counted this to be…
This simple, fun activity for learning about the body can be adapted for kids of all ages. Young children can draw features like eyes, nose, mouth, nails, etc. Older children can draw body parts, organ systems or even bones and muscles! What’s inside your body? STEM Challenge You’ll need: A roll of paper – something…
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, so today, I have a selection of Valentine’s Science experiments for you. Valentine Science Experiments Make a stethoscope and listen to a friend’s heart beating. Find out what happens to your pulse rate after exercise and how fast it returns to normal. Explore respiration by making a pizza. How about…
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