A bit of Christmas Sparkle
Today we are going to look at shiny and matte surfaces and how we can tell the difference. Basically shiny surfaces reflect light well and matte surfaces don’t. For this you will need: A flashlight Shiny items for example:
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Learn about transparent materials with Twinkl
I reviewed Twinkl Educational Resources recently and was amazed by the sheer amount of fun and educational activities available. Twinkl has a huge range of free materials catering for Early Years, KS1 and KS2, which can be downloaded and printed, as well as extra premium resources that you pay an annual subscription to have access…
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Science Magic – the unbreakable egg
An unbreakable egg sounds impossible. We think of eggs as fragile ( how many times have you opened a box of eggs to find one broken ), so how do you make an unbreakable egg? How to make an egg unbreakable How to make an unbreakable egg You’ll need Instructions Wrap the egg in cling…
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10 Christmas Science Activities
Today, I have some lovely Christmas science experiments and activities for you, which are perfect for learning while you get in the Christmas mood. Don’t forget to check out our BRAND NEW ebook for even more fun Christmas Science Experiment Ideas, it’s available to download NOW and is completely FREE. You can see an UPDATED version…
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Treacle Toffee
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….
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Fun with Shadows and Shapes
Shadows are formed when light cannot pass through an object. As light moves in a straight line, shadows are the same shape as the object making the shadow. To demonstrate this, you can make shadow puppets. Easy shadow puppets for kids What you need What to do: Try moving the puppet further from the wall to…
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Fizzing Rocks – Baking Soda Activity
We love a good baking soda experiment. I spotted this brilliant and simple idea on Reading Confetti, who kindly said I could post it here. These are our fizzing rocks. How to make fizzy rocks You’ll need Water Bicarbonate of soda/baking soda Vinegar Food colouring Instructions Mix a little water with the bicarbonate of soda….
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Why do we get dizzy?
It is wonderful to be back here at Science Sparks to share some Science bits and pieces. Normally I blog over at Red Ted Art where I love to get crafty, and Life At The Zoo, which is all about stories from our family life (and lots of cake). So it is great to have…
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Science for little ones – ice play
This ice activity is simple and a perfect first preschool science experiment or activity. Ice is great for science investigations as it’s inexpensive to make and can be used in lots of different ways. Children can freeze things in it, melt it as fast as they can, try to stop it from melting, or use…
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Easy Flying Balloon Science Experiment
Have you wondered why balloons make a funny noise when you let them go? Have you also noticed how they move fairly gracefully in circles, then shoot super fast right at the end. Today we experimented by blowing up a long balloon and letting it loose in the garden. The kids couldn’t believe how high the…
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