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 ...
Chemistry for kids
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 of ...
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 ...
Ice cream in a bag experiment
Did you know you can make homemade ice cream in a bag in less than 10 minutes with just milk, salt and ice?This easy kitchen science experiment involves lots of interesting chemistry and you end ...
Red Cabbage Indicator Colour Changing Potions
These red cabbage indicator colour changing potions are fantastic fun for kids of all ages and very easy to create. We used red cabbage indicator and added different amounts of baking soda ( an alkali ...
Colourful Jar Experiment
This lovely, colourful jar experiment is super easy to set up and carry out but looks amazing!What you'll need:A jar or glassWarm waterOilFood ...
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, ...
Walking on oobleck
A couple of years ago my children took part in Mini Mudder, one of the obstacles was a huge tray of cornflour which everyone loved, so when TTS Group kindly sent us a Messy Play Grab and Go Kit ...
