Today's investigation is very simple and perfect for pre schoolers. We are looking at comparing the weight of different items. I asked my children to look around the house for small things of … [Read more...]
What is Elasticity?
Elasticity is the ability of an object to return to its original shape after being subjected to a force ( for example, being stretched, pulled, squashed or twisted ). Elastic objects bounce back to … [Read more...]
Tea bag diffusion!
I love a good cup of tea. In fact, I cannot actually function without one first thing in the morning. If you're like me, then this investigation is definitely needed in your house so that you can … [Read more...]
Ice, salt and a toy car
I loved this experiment with cars and a sheet of ice on Hands on : as we grow, so I decided to try it out with my children. We are looking to see if salt helps a car move on ice. What you … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Cider - Filtering Experiment
I remember drinking spiced apple cider on a ski holiday in New Hampshire about 13 years ago when we stayed in North Conway at a beautiful little Inn. Every afternoon they served apple cider and … [Read more...]
Christmas Sensory Box - looking at our senses
I asked my 3-year-old to look around the house for Christmassy objects that she thought her younger sister might like to touch, and we made them into a little sensory box. She came up with … [Read more...]
Rock Candy Recipe
The first thing I have to say about this activity is that it's sticky, messy and doesn't always work, but when it does, it's pretty amazing. Our rock candy recipe has been perfected from many, many … [Read more...]
Fun Sparks: A little bit of Sparkle
Welcome back to Fun Sparks! This week we have another Christmas-themed post! Today we are going to look at shiny and matte surfaces and how we can tell the difference. A really simple activity that … [Read more...]
Celestron Digital LCD Handheld Microscope
I have lots of happy memories about microscopes, I remember getting one when I was about 8 and never being able to see much through it. Then I remember spending hours making up slides at University … [Read more...]
Investigating Christmas Trees
Our household is getting so excited about Christmas. Every day Noah has asked if we can put the tree up, but with the twins and the mayhem, they are, I really want to leave it as late as possible to … [Read more...]