This is a fun summer twist on sensory play with Oobleck. I simply added a small amount of kool-aid mixed with water to my goo (cornflour ( cornstarch ) and water), then carefully poured the mixture into shaped ice cube trays before leaving in the freezer for a few hours. The frozen kool-aid oobleck slipped out of…
Baking soda experiments have always been very popular with my children. They are such fun, fizzy reactions that can be used in many creative ways. We’ve made baking soda ice before, but this time I added a little twist by making it Easter egg-shaped. We also made some without baking soda and hid a toy…
This mini science activity is great for learning about properties of materials, particularly how waterproof they are. It can be messy but works well as an outdoor or bathtime activity. The idea is to cover small soft toys in different materials to find out which have waterproof properties. Equipment Method Half-fill the container with water….
After watching this YouTube video of Steve Spangler popping film canisters on the Ellen Show, I knew I wanted to give it a go. I had been intending to pick up some canisters on my next shopping trip, but yesterday, I spotted a little effervescent tablet container in the cupboard. I didn’t want to waste the…
Most children love to play with bubbles. They’re just fascinating, whatever age you are. We love to spot the shimmering colours of the rainbow and marvel at the sphere shape. Giant bubbles are extra special. Both kids and adults will be amazed at how big they can be! The best thing about making giant bubbles…
I’ve been admiring DIY water walls on Pinterest for months, and finally got around to making one of our own. A water wall is a system that allows water to flow down a wall through various pipes, ramps and containers. We used a trellis to hold the parts and added a colour mixing segment too….
I cannot believe we are halfway through the school holidays and halfway through Spectacular Summer Science. Last week, we featured Reading Confetti and the fantastic slushy drinks. This week, we have a great marshmallow experiment from Fantastic Fun and Learning. I loved the process of predicting what would happen and using knowledge from previous activities….
Welcome to more Spectacular Summer Science. Today we’ve got a super fun baking soda experiment to share. The girls wanted to have a tea party, so we used a bit of Science Sparks magic to make it more exciting. What you need: Instructions Do be careful with the vinegar. It will hurt if it gets in…
Today is the first day of the summer holidays for us, and I have a big plan to post a science activity every day for the whole six weeks. We’re kicking off with a favourite reaction, baking soda and vinegar. The reaction between baking soda and vinegar is a great first chemical reaction for children…
As you know, we love fun and easy science experiments at Science Sparks. I’m always on the lookout for new ideas and inspiration, so I was thrilled to receive this book by Loralee Leavitt. The book is beautifully laid out, and each page is exciting, with simple instructions and enticing images. Z and S couldn’t…
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