Science Experiment Archives

Gift Idea: Science Kit for Kids (with free printables)

I love the idea of giving a gift to a child that involves quality time together, discovery, and maybe even a little learning! A Science Kit offers just that…plus lots of fizzing, zooming, and reacting! Actually, the entire reason…

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Make Your Own Solar Oven

I’m a little sad that all the fun and fascinating science experiments are coming to an end…this is the very last one! I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as we have! This last “experiment” will be lots…

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Build a Hovercraft

Hovercrafts aren’t just for the future…you can make your very own right now with items you probably already have in your home! We all thought this experiment from the Fascinating Science for Kids eBook was pretty amazing. Even Prince Charming said, “Wow…that…

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Make Your Own Compass

We’re winding down on Fascinating Science for Kids experiments…we only have two left! Today we’re learning how to make a compass using water, a bowl, a needle, and a piece of craft foam or waxed paper! This idea originally came…

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Mentos Geysers

This was my favorite of our Fascinating Science for Kids experiments…although it only lasted about 20 seconds. The boys, Prince Charming, and I were all amazed with what happened when we dropped Mentos into a bottle of diet soda! I…

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Can You Blow Up a Balloon in a Bottle?

This super-simple experiment, originally from the Questacon Science Club, might stump even the smartest of adults! Here’s what you’ll need: a balloon, a 2-liter plastic bottle (I used a 16 oz. bottle, but the 2-liter will work better), a…

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Fireworks in a Jar

If you have a little one who is fascinated with colors and fireworks, this simple experiment is for you (and your child). The idea for this experiment originally came from Action Pack. You most likely have everything you already need…

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Fizzy Balloons

This was definitely one of the boys’ favorite experiments from our Fascinating Science for Kids eBook (that is currently FREE). We used up almost a whole bag of balloons and a whole bottle of vinegar doing this over and over…

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Elephant Toothpaste

Continuing our journey through Fascinating Science for Kids (my eBook you can get for FREE here), today we’re exploring the reaction that takes place when yeast is mixed with hydrogen peroxide and a tiny bit of soap. Preschool Powol Packets…

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Marshmallow Slingshots

Did you see the brand-new Fascinating Science for Kids eBook that you can download for FREE? If not, head on over and grab it while it’s free! For the next 15 days, I’ll be walking you step-by-step through each of…

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Free eBook: Fascinating Science for Kids

I shared on my Facebook page earlier this week that things were going to be a little slow on the blog this week while I worked on something extra-special for YOU! It’s here: A FREE eBook filled with science experiments for kids…just…

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What puts out a fire?

I started off this little science experiment asking Big Brother, “What do you think puts out a fire?” I then used a candle in a glass jar with a lid for the following activity. PLEASE use EXTREME caution if you…

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Magnetic Monsters

I adapted this idea from Pre-school Play (via Pinterest) and it sort of took on a life of it’s own. First you’ll need to cut up some pipe cleaners… And then use either your hot glue gun or some gorilla…

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Invent Your Own Indoor Kite

We are going on over 20 days of consecutive hundred-degree temperatures. It is too hot to be oustide for any length of time, so we are looking for as many indoor activities as possible. This activity is another one from…

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Invent Your Own Bubble Wands from Kitchen Tools

This idea, adapted from the Spark Lab website, took on a life of its own. Rather than using our hands to make the bubbles as the site suggests, we decided to try a little experiment using several of our kitchen…

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Invent Your Own Cake!

During our visit to Washington, D.C. last week, we stopped by the Smithsonian Museum of American History. In the basement of this museum was an amazing area for children: The Spark Lab…a place to encourage inventions and critical thinking! Even though…

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Cup Telephone

Do you remember making these as a child??? Talk about some girl scout camp nostalgia! I love this activity because it is fun for all ages! Young children will enjoy playing with the cups while older children will enjoy learning…

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Homemade Watercolors

This activity is like a science experiment and an art project all rolled up into one! The idea didn’t come out of the Preschooler’s Busy Book like the others I’ve shared this week. But as I was reflecting on the…

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