You don’t need a screen, expensive software, or even a computer to learn the basics of coding! This Halloween, trade the spooky stories for some top-secret spy work. With our free “Create a Code” printable activity, kids can step into the shoes of a master cryptographer. Whether they swap letters for numbers, invent bizarre hieroglyphics,…
Are you ready to brew up some bubbly science this Halloween? Our spooky lava lamps are a fun alternative to a traditional pumpkin and a fantastic way for kids to learn about density and chemical reactions! Using just water, oil, food colouring, and an Alka-Seltzer (or effervescent vitamin tablet), you can create a science activity…
Over the many years I’ve been writing Science Sparks, Autumn has always been my favourite season for designing themed activities. I love the colourful leaves, dark nights, cooler weather, and, of course, the run-up to Christmas is always exciting, too! This collection of fall science experiments and activities makes me smile every time I read…
The UK is getting ready for a mini heatwave, so today I’m sharing some fun, cooling summer science experiments that are great for kids of all ages on a sunny day! Sometimes, science experiments outside feel so much easier than making a mess inside. They are a great way to keep kids entertained during school…
This fun parachute egg drop experiment is a great demonstration of the forces acting on parachutes. If you drop something, it falls to the ground. This is because it is pulled by the gravity of the Earth. You’ll notice that some things drop faster than others. This is because of air resistance. Try dropping a…
Our Summer holidays are about to start, so I thought it would be a good time to spruce up this post full of Summer Science Challenges for kids. All the activities are very simple and use mostly things you probably already have around the house. For an ultimate summer of science, try one activity each…
Making an air pressure powered drinks dispenser is easier than it looks, and a fantastic hands-on air pressure demonstration. What is air pressure? Air and its particles are crashing into us all the time. What we call air pressure is the force of these particles hitting a surface. When you suck a straw you reduce…
I can’t believe it’s time for British Science Week again. It seems like two minutes since we planned our space-themed experiments last year. If, like me, time has run away from you and you need some easy ideas for British Science Week, we’ve got some suggestions that might help. Change and Adapt Activities Birds, Beaks and Charles Darwin Learn…
When I asked parents what put them off doing science experiments at home, one of the reasons was the mess, which, after many a gloop covered kitchen floor, I can definitely empathise with. So today, I’m sharing fun outdoor science experiments that make it much easier to clean up afterwards. Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids…
Do you know you can change the colour of white flowers by placing them in a pot of food colouring and water? This easy colour-changing flower science experiment is great for learning about transpiration and transport in plants. Easy Transpiration Experiment How to make colour-changing flowers You’ll need White flowers Food colouring – we’ve found…
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