The kitchen is a great place to explore science with children. Even something as simple as melting chocolate is a great science experiment. You can cook, bake, set up a sensory activity, create science magic, make lava lamps and volcanoes, or even play with ice. The creative opportunities with this collection of kitchen science experiments are…
One of the easiest ( and tastiest ) ways to introduce science at home is in the kitchen. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably already seen my huge kitchen science experiment round-up post, full of simple, tasty, and educational ideas for science in the kitchen. Pancakes are a great way to learn about how…
I originally created these science experiments for parents at home with children during lockdown 2020, but they work well as science activities for home or school at any time of year. The idea behind Tray a Day is that everything you need for the activity fits in a tray, so it’s easy to set up…
As we head into a cold January, I thought it might be fun to try some fun winter science experiments for kids. These are great for kids of all ages, although some need adult supervision and guidance. If winter isn’t quite what you’re looking for, I’ve got 100s more creative science experiments for kids to…
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. You can make shadow puppets to demonstrate this. We made a Christmas tree puppet and some different festive shapes to put on top. If this isn’t quite the Christmas…
What is a Mixture? A mixture is a substance in which two or more substances are mixed but not chemically joined together, meaning that a chemical reaction has not taken place. Mixtures can be easily separated and the substances in the mixture keep their original properties. Imagine mixing skittles and full size marshmallows, the individual…
This activity is a bit tricky and possibly very messy, but also a fun way to learn about density. Adding salt to water increases its density, so the less dense plain water sits on top. The two don’t mix. What you need Salt Water Density Trick Instructions Why doesn’t the water mix? The salty water…
We’ve looked at how objects absorb water before using sponges, underpants and even the good old walking water experiment. Today, we’re conducting an absorbing experiment with a twist, aiming to halt the process and investigate which materials absorb water and which don’t. Sugar cubes work well as they absorb water quickly, and if you add…
The summer holidays are a great time to get outdoors and try some science experiments and investigations. I’ve chosen some of my favourite summer science experiments to keep the kids busy all summer long! Science experiments are great for improving critical thinking, teamwork, communication and stimulating creativity. Science experiments in summer can be used to…
When making some jelly last week, I noticed the packet said it wouldn’t set if pineapple, kiwi or papaya were added to it. We decided to find out why pineapple stops jelly setting. If you love science in the kitchen don’t forget we’ve also got 50 fun kitchen science experiments and ideas for a science…
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