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 ...
Chemistry for kids
Homemade Water Filter Experiment
Today we are looking at filtering and how it can be used to clean dirty water. This activity is very simplified but gives kids a great overview of how water purification is carried out to give us ...
Jumping Frogs – a static electricity experiment
Have you ever had a static shock from a shopping trolley or an escalator? The shock is because of static electricity which can cause materials to attract or repel each other.How does static ...
Snow Volcano – Baking Soda Volcano
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 ...
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 ...
What is a Colloid?
What is a colloid ? A colloid is a mixture is two or more substances mixed together but not chemically combined ( they can be separated ). They are a special type of mixture where tiny particles ...
How to make a lava lamp
Do you know how to make a DIY lava lamp? They are one of our favourite science experiments as they are super simple to make, can be used over and over again and you can be a creative as you like with ...
How to make butter in a jar
Did you know you can make butter in a jar using just cream? This is a super simply way to make butter at home.Cream is basically fat droplets mixed in water. When you shake the cream in ...
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 ...
Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Did you know you can make homemade ice cream in a bag in less than 10 minutes with just milk, salt and ice? You don't even need a freezer!! This awesome kitchen science experiment for kids involves ...
