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…
Category: Simple Science
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“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!
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…
The Magical Science of Christmas Cookies (experiments + recipe)
Inside: Your budding chemists will be delighted to try these cookie experiments. You’ll be delighted, too: our recipe uses only the healthiest ingredients, so your kids can learn some science while getting a healthy snack. #sweetscience #scienceofchristmascookies Chewy. Crispy. Crumbly. Sweet. Cookies are awesome. Your kids probably think that cookies are pretty…
Frozen Marbles Experiment: What Surface Makes Ice Melt Faster
Inside: Let’s play with frozen marbles and find out what surface makes ice melt faster. It’s a great way to learn some science while having a lot of fun. Ice cubes, especially colored ice cubes, have always been one of those things that all my kids love playing and learning with any time of…
Science Kit GIVEAWAY: Explosive Kitchen Lab (Closed)
Science Kit Giveaway! Here is your chance to win Explosive Kitchen Lab for your family. 26+ experiments, 40+ science tools, and 36 pages of science notes. Nothing is more frustrating or creates more mom guilt than the desire to give your kids the best science education and not having enough time, money, or energy…
DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stars
Inside: DIY stars that glow in the dark are fun and easy to make. All you need is playdough, toothpicks, and glow-in-the-dark paints. Space, rockets, sparkling stars, and galaxies are among my kids’ favorite things. They love books about space, Netflix space documentaries, and space-themed crafts and activities. Life among the Stars One…
