I couldn't resist making an autumn themed fine motor skill rice tray after we collected a bag of lovely autumn treasures on a walk at the weekend.What you'll need:RiceFood ...
Sensory/Messy Play
Great science experiments for kids 4-5 years old
I've found my 5 year old to be incredibly curious at the moment, always asking questions and wanting to know how things work. Even something as simple as a rain gauge has been VERY exciting for her. ...
Summer science for hot days
The UK is hot, hot, hot at the moment, so today I'm sharing some fun and cooling summer science great for kids of all ages on hot days. Summer science for hot days Science experiments with ice One ...
Painting on ice
Many years ago we went through a stage of painting on sheets of ice and then pressing paper on the top. Once the paper dried we used it as a fun background to draw on.This activity is a little ...
Raising Raisins – baking soda investigation
What do you think will happen if you put a raisin in a glass of water?It will sink!Do you think it's possible to make raisins rise to the top and jump around?Find out in this simple ...
10 AMAZING Baking Soda Experiments
Baking soda experiments or activities are a great, safe and easy way to introduce the concept of a chemical reaction to children. Baking Soda is alkaline and reacts with acids such as vinegar, ...
Great experiments for a science party
Lots of people ask me about parties and the best experiments to keep children entertained at a science party. Science Sparks is full of fun, safe and hands-on science activities, but here are some I ...
Make your own slushy drink
The recent mini heatwave in the UK meant we needed some serious help cooling down, so we had another go at making slushy drinks!To make a slushy drink you need to partially freeze a lovely fruity ...
How to make a baking soda volcano
When you think of great science experiments for kids one of the first that springs to mind is probably a baking soda volcano eruption. I remember making one with my little brother in the kitchen when ...
Ice Excavations – Challenge 4
This week's challenge is great for warm summer days, and we're pretty sure you'll already have everything you need around the house.We want you make an ice excavation and then investigate the ...
