Easy Ideas for Science at Home

If you’re searching for child-friendly science experiments, look no further! Most of the science experiments on Science Sparks are perfect for science at home. I try to use materials that are either easy to find or that you probably already have around the house. All my science investigations and activities are simple, easy to explain, and just great science for kids of all ages.

We’ve got fairy tale science experiments, explosive science experiments, space experiments and lots more super science for kids. I’d love you to take a look around and let me know what you think. If you share photos of your science at home on social media, we’d love to see them.

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Science experiments for kids at home

A good place to start is my FREE science resources page, where you can find experiment instructions, science activities and more.

Learn about famous scientists with my collection of famous scientist activity ideas.

Make your own weather station to track wind speed, direction and rainfall over a period of time.

homemade wind vane made with a pencil, straw and cardboard

My collection of science activities linked to books is full of inspiration for kids of all ages, with activities linked to Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and lots more.

Be inspired by my Wonderful Women in STEM series. The free fact files include a science activity linked to each scientist.

Take an adventure around the world with my Around the World in 50 Experiments series. Learn about red crabs for Christmas Island, mummification for Egypt, Chichen Itza for Mexico and more!

More easy science for kids at home

My super simple Tray A Day ideas ( basically a tray or box or materials that can be used in an activity are perfect for primary school-age children at home or school.

The idea is to set the tray up the night before and do the activity the next day.

Preschool Science Ideas

Check out my collection of easy preschool science experiments, including fruity boats, painting on ice, fizzy rocks and Dr Seuss experiments.

Experiments for 5-7 Year Olds

My Key Stage 1 experiments are perfect for children aged between around 5-7. Children of this age might also enjoy our Fairy Tale and book themed science experiments too!

Don’t forget to check out my other science printable instruction sheets, too!

Science Books for Kids from Science Sparks

I also have a couple of science books available from Amazon that you might like. This IS Rocket Science is full of fun space themed science experiments and activities and Snackable Science contains 60 edible experiments and tests! Science and snacks, what’s not to love?