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…
My children were very impressed when I showed them this little trick and can’t wait to try it out on their friends when they go back at school. When you look at an index card it seems pretty obvious that you can’t cut a simple circle in the middle and step through it, but with…
These mini science challenge bags are a great party favour, class reward, homework challenge or something to keep children busy if they finish their school work early. They can be filled with an almost endless variety of inexpensive materials and used over and over again. I’ve put together a few ideas to start with and…
Do you know you can make homemade glue from milk? All you need is milk, white vinegar and baking soda. The vinegar is used to split milk into curds and whey. This fun kitchen science experiment is very simple but requires adult help to heat the milk. How to make glue from milk What you…
Following on from our Rube Goldberg machines last year, we’ve been busy making simple chain reactions today. Chain reactions for kids can be as easy or as complex as you want. We’ve had balls bouncing down the stairs into book dominoes and even skateboards down slides. The best thing about a chain reaction is you…
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