Great science experiments for every season.
The summer holidays are a great time to get outdoors and try some science experiments and investigations. I’ve chosen some of my favourite summer science experiments to keep the kids busy all summer long! Science experiments are great for improving critical thinking, teamwork, communication and stimulating creativity. Science experiments in summer can be used to…
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 collapsed. Can you think why this is? What could you add to make the sand more ‘sticky’? We added a little…
Fresh ice feels sticky because when you touch it, the ice immediately freezes the moisture in your skin, which makes the ice feel sticky to touch! A great way to learn about the properties of ice is to try some ice experiments! When using ice with small children always leave it to melt a little…
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 solve problems. If your children love science, I’d definitely recommend trying a DIY science camp…
Years and years ago I posted three easy recipes for fake snow. They are still great, but since then we’ve discovered the rather amazing Insta Snow Powder. Insta Snow powder is a super absorbent powder very similar to what is found in babies nappies! Insta Snow powder is slightly different to that in nappies though…
This blubber experiment is a simple, easy way to demonstrate how animals ( not just polar bears ) stay warm in cold temperatures. There are some fun polar bear facts at the bottom of the page, too. How many do you already know? The same experiment works for talking about how penguins stay warm in…
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to embrace winter and all the exciting science activity opportunities the cold weather opens up. I’ve assembled an exciting collection of winter science experiments and STEM challenges perfect for cheering up a dreary January. Don’t forget I’ve also got 100s more easy science experiments to do at home…
Do you know you can make frost appear on the surface of a metal can using just ice, water and salt? We used the power of science to make our very own Frosty the Snowman! This is a brilliant winter science experiment and can be decorated however you want. My children LOVED watching the frost…
Are you planning a Halloween party this year? If so, we’ve got lots of fun and easy Halloween party ideas and games to keep guests of all ages entertained for hours. Don’t forget to test your knowledge of all things Halloween with my FREE Halloween Science Quiz, too! Halloween Party Decorations First, why not decorate…
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 over the weekend. What you need for a fall rice tray Rice Food Colouring Ziploc bags Autumn items – conkers, acorns, pinecones etc Tweezers Muffin Tray – optional How to dye rice Place…
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