Inside: Got kitchen sponges and seeds? Then you have to try growing a grass house with your kids. With this activity, kids practice waiting, observing, and learning about seeds while having lots of fun. Of all the possible seed experiments you might try with your kids, I’d say a grass house provides the most…
Category: Simple Science
Looking for Simple Science experiments to do with kids at home? We’ve got your back!
“Simple” doesn’t need to mean boring. In fact, as Churchill said, “all the great things are simple.” With our awesomely creative science experiments, you can learn together with your kids and bond at the same time. Win-win!
Sticks and Stones Ewok Catapult (with Printables)
Inside: Can you build an Ewok catapult from sticks and stones with your little Star Wars fan? You bet! Plus, learn the science behind this wonder of mechanical engineering and try Types of Energy word search and Kinetic/Potential Energy crossword puzzle. Star Wars movies offer plenty of inspiration for an enthusiastic inventor, from homemade…
Grow Egg Geodes from Boric Acid Powder (+ Printables)
Inside: How to use boric acid powder to grow crystal geodes inside duck or chicken eggs. Plus rock science printables: geode word search and crossword. A geode is a hollow rock with sparkling crystals on the inside. How do the crystals get inside the rock? They grow naturally over millions of years. We don’t…
The Science Behind Chocolate: Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs
Inside: Homemade chocolate frogs that are simple, healthy, and delicious. This is one magical treat you won’t mind indulging in with your little Harry Potter fans. Scroll down for the states of matter and the science behind chocolate. From the moment I read the first children’s book that mentioned food with my first child,…
Non-Newtonian Fluid: A Homemade Peanut Butter Activity
Inside: When peanuts are mashed together in a blender to make peanut butter, they form a unique substance called Non-Newtonian fluid. Make some homemade peanut butter with us and learn some physics at the same time. I love to use everyday familiar items to explore complex scientific ideas. If you tell your kids that…
100 Household Items You Can Use For Fun Kids' Activities
Inside: You won’t believe how many amazingly fun and educational kids’ activities you can set up using common household items! With this list, your kids will be entertained for hours, and they will learn a lot about creativity and thinking outside the box. As a busy mom of four homeschooled kids, I’m always on…
Leprechaun Trap Engineering Challenge (Free Printable STEAM Cards)
Inside: Leprechaun Trap Engineering Challenge will get kids thinking creatively, practicing their problem-solving skills, and will add a little magic to this often-overlooked holiday. Scroll down to STEAM Challenge Cards. They offer a fun way to explore and experiment with Leprechaun traps, rainbows, pots of gold, and more. St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday…
Balancing Magic! Inspired by Dr. Seuss Books
Inside: Explore balance and gravity with two clever science experiments that use everyday household items. They will show kids that science can be almost like magic! We love taking Dr. Seuss as our inspiration for fun projects. Hands-on projects and experiments bring complex concepts to life and keep my active kids moving and learning.…
Learn all about the First Law of Motion with a Coin Trick
Inside: This indoor kid activity has an element of unpredictability, a giggle factor, and a lot of science. Science? Yep! Learn all about gravity, inertia, and how to make inertia work for you, while having a load of fun. All through the long Chicago winter, we keep the cabin fever at bay with a ton…
