Great science experiments for every season.
This easy autumn themed static electricity experiment is great for kids of all ages and super simple to set up! All you need is a balloon, scissors and tissue paper. Watch as tissue paper leaves jump up to a charged balloon. It’s a great way to learn about static electricity. Jumping Leaves Static Electricity Experiment You’ll…
If you’re not a fan of Halloween or need some inspiration for using up leftover pumpkins, we’ve got some fun ideas to help you out! Fun things to do with leftover pumpkins Make a fizzy pumpkin Add baking soda, dish soap ( washing up liquid ), food colouring and water to the middle of a…
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson is one of my favourite children’s books. I think partly because it reminds me of Autumn and Christmas, which are my favourite times of the year. Stick Man has inspired a lot of fun activities in our house recently. We hope you like them, and do let us know if…
We’ve been collecting lovely Autumn leaves over the last few weeks and noticed how they seem to curl up and become crunchy after just a few days, so we thought we’d try a few different methods to learn how to preserve leaves. How to preserve leaves Fresh leaves PVA glue Sticky back plastic Anything else…
Autumn is such a great time of year. I love the colourful leaves underfoot and the first hint of winter. To celebrate the changing seasons, I’ve pulled together a wonderful collection of Fall Science Experiments suitable for kids of all ages. Fall Science Experiments for Kids First up is this lovely fall sensory rice tray….
I love autumn, and my 5-year-old loves exploring and numbers, so today, we combined all three to make a fun estimating activity using estimating jars. We traipsed through the woods collecting leaves, pinecones and horse chestnuts as we travelled. Once back home, we laid all our ‘treasures’ out to dry and returned to them the next…
I love treacle toffee, it always reminds me of bonfire nights where we’d go out wrapped up warm in hats and scarves with everything smelling a bit smoky. This treacle toffee recipe is a great way to explore changes of state, as you have to melt the sugar first and then leave it to harden….
This germination science investigation is very simple but fascinating. Did you know you can grow a bean in a jar with just a little water? Once the seed has germinated, you can place it in soil for the plant to finish growing. The jar allows children to see the seeds, roots and shoots easily. What…
Growing cress is great for a fun, fast, educational gardening project. Cress is inexpensive, easy to grow and a fantastic way to teach children about germination and the conditions needed for healthy plants to grow. We grew our cress caterpillar in an egg box and watered the seeds a little each day. How to grow…
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