Great science experiments for every season.
Thank you to Science Sparks for inviting me to guest post on their blog today. You can find me over at Rainy Day Mum where I share play ideas, activities, crafts, learning experiences and fun for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. As a former Marine Biologist and science teacher, I love the ideas that Science Sparks…
Ice experiments are always fun, easy to set up, and often mess-free! These investigations 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 outside overnight to see if it freezes without a freezer. Don’t forget I have lots of FREE…
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!! Our ice cream recipe is easy for kids to follow and a fun science activity at the same time. Experiment with different flavours and toppings to…
Can you build a marshmallow snowman? This is a super simple science investigation where children test different strengths of icing sugar to discover which sticks the marshmallows together the best. This activity is also one of my 24 days of elf science ideas. I also have a gingerbread house version and some Christmas candy experiments…
This paper plate spinner is an easy and fun way to demonstrate the life cycle of a flowering plant. Paper plates work really well for creating spinners, but I’ve also created a handy template you can print to make it even easier. For older children, you can extend the activity by adding in extra stages,…
This easy snowman catapult is a fun winter version of our traditional lolly stick catapult, and a great snowman themed craft. We had lots of fun trying to knock down the snowman cups. This would also work well for a school fair game or Christmas party idea. How to make a snowman catapult You’ll need…
I love bright, beautiful autumn colours. The trees near our house have just started to change and I can’t wait to see their full vibrant red and yellow leaves in a few weeks time. This mini weaving loom is the perfect way to celebrate the seasons colours! What you need 4 small sticks Thick string…
Plants don’t always seem like the most interesting of topics to study, but there are lots of brilliant, hands-on plant science experiments and activities which are fantastic for learning about different types of flowers, trees and plants and the conditions they need to grow. I also have a free booklet at the bottom of the post containing…
Here at Science Sparks, we adore LEGO®. I think it is just the most amazing, flexible resource. We’ve used it to learn about bar charts, make magnet mazes, and even built a balloon powered LEGO® car.  LEGO® is also fantastic for helping develop fine motor skills, learning to follow instructions, encouraging creativity, and much more. When…
This easy autumn themed static electricity experiment is great for kids of all ages and super simple to set up! Jumping leaves static electricity experiment You’ll need Balloon Paper, cut into leaf shapes – tissue paper works best, but you can experiment with different types of paper. Woolly jumper or hair Instructions Cut up the different…
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