Science Sparks is full of easy and fun science experiments for kids to do at home. Our fun science investigations include engineering, coding, biology, chemistry and physics experiments.
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Our science experiments include removing the shell from an egg, launching bottle rockets, create edible life cycles, making lava lamps and lots more science experiments for kids of all ages.
Christmas is a great time for younger children to try festive creative science activities. Magnetism, light and shadow, and sink/float activities are all fun to explore with a Christmas twist. I’ve compiled a list of my favourite Christmas science ideas for preschoolers, so hopefully, you’ll find something you like. I also have a FREE Christmas…
We have a stash of Christmas LEGO® that we excitedly bring out to play around this time of year. I love the cute little reindeer, elves, snowmen, and, of course, Santa. When the Christmas LEGO® comes out, we know Christmas is close! My 8 year old made an amazing Christmas themed LEGO maze similar to our more traditional…
Welcome to our Halloween density demonstration. Density sounds complicated, but it is a very cool concept to explore, leading to many fun, creative science opportunities. The image below shows a traditional density jar made with honey, golden syrup, washing-up liquid, water and vegetable oil. I adapted the activity slightly to make a creepy Halloween version! What…
Did you know my book, GROSS SCIENCE, is available to order now? Gross Science is jam packed full of deliciously disgusting science activities for kids including these delicious tasting, but gross looking jelly fake scabs! Why do you get a scab? As soon as you cut your skin, platelets jump to the rescue. They stick…
Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but it is possible to make fun, creative homemade science gifts at a very low cost. Some of them can be used over and over again, others use materials you might otherwise throw away, and all are perfect for any child who loves science! If you want…
Today’s Women in STEM spotlight is the wonderful Ada Lovelace!! Ada was a mathematician who is thought to have written the world’s first computer program 100 years before the first computer was made! She also correctly predicted the future possibilities of computers, including creating music and graphics. When you consider that Ada lived in a…
I’ve got some fantastic space experiments to share today. These are great for World Space Week, a space science themed activity day or for learning about space in general! Space themed science experiments are one of my favourite themes for science at home and school. There’s so much to explore. Rockets, forces, potential life on…
Halloween will be here before we know it, so we’ve been busy planning lots of activities. I’ve got a huge collection of Halloween science experiments and Halloween party ideas, but this little activity table is one of my favourites. It’s really easy to set up and kept my little one busy for ages! I put…
Roald Dahl Day ( 13th September ) is fast approaching, and we’ve got some brilliant ideas to help you mark the occasion. Science and Roald Dahl’s stories fit together perfectly. Both are colourful, fun and creative. Science Activity Ideas for Roald Dahl Day Try a coloured skittles activity for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Make…
I’m very aware that many nurseries, schools and other childcare providers often don’t have a huge amount of money to spend on resources, so with that in mind, I’ve put together a fun collection of very low-cost science activities perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage. Budget Science for Early Years Build and waterproof mini boats…
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