We gathered up the last remaining bits of snow this afternoon to make a Baking Soda Volcano using snow! We piled up a heap of snow around a small glass jar, making the top of the snow level with the ...
Sensory/Messy Play
Winter Science Experiments and STEM Challenges for Kids
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to really embrace winter and all the exciting science activity opportunities the cold weather opens up. I've put together a fun and easy collection of winter ...
Pumpkin Lava Lamps
We've made normal lava lamps and spooky lava lamps and now pumpkin lava lamps. These are so easy and very impressive to watch.You could try different colours or add glitter, how about making one ...
Autumn rice tray for fine motor skills
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 ...
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 ...
