Homemade Water Walls are a great fun summer activity, we usually make one at the start of summer and leave it in place for as long as it survives.Why Build a DIY Water Wall?Water walls are ...
Sensory and Messy Play
How to make the perfect sandcastle
Now summer seems to finally be here, we thought we'd get the sand table out and start playing. We tried to make sandcastles with the dry sand, which didn't work at all. They just ...
Three Weeks of Science Camp
Last summer we held our very own garden science camp. It was brilliant fun and we all learned a lot! It was a great way to spend time together away from screens and just generally work as a team to ...
10 Fun Preschool Science Experiments and Activities
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 ...
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 ...
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 need for a fall rice ...
Ice Experiments
Ice experiments are always great fun, easy to set up and can be mess free! These are great for cooling down in summer, and if it's cold enough in winter you could try leaving water in a mould or tray ...
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. ...
