My boys love superheroes and I love doing science experiments with the kids so superhero science activities are a match made in heaven. I must admit I feel a bit snobby about comic books, but I try to keep my feelings under wraps. Instead, I harness the boys’ (especially my youngest son, who is obsessed with superheroes)…
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Science Activities for Kids
My kids love learning with simple science experiments. Scientific explorations teaches kids patience, encourages curiosity and is also just a lot of fun!
Most of our science projects are easy to do at home, with common household materials. We have ideas for toddlers and tweens and everyone in between. You will find everything from plant science, to chemical reactions, to harnessing the power of electricity. There is something for every interest and skill level.
Peruse our archive of ideas or see a list on our Giant List of Indoor Activities for Kids.
Super Duper Simple Circuit Science Project
This simple circuit science project is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders, but my 10 year old enjoyed it, too. It is so easy, but still produced a little spark of “wow”. (Like that pun I got in there? “spark”.. electric circuit project… ???…sigh) Experimenting with simple science projects at home is a good way to…
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Inertia Zoom Ball: Super Fun S.T.E.A.M. Project!
Have you ever heard of an inertia zoom ball? Yeah, me neither! When researching the theme “react” for this week’s S.T.E.A.M. based project (did you see our diy indoor boomerangs last week?) I happened across this activity. It looked exactly like something my boys would enjoy doing. Plus, let’s face it, anything with the words “zoom” and…
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How to Make an Indoor Boomerang
Making and designing an indoor boomerang was the perfect accompaniment to my kids’ recent obsession with making paper airplanes. (Did you see their awesome landing strips?) It was a nice way to spend a cold winter’s afternoon when we were stuck indoors. The kids got a little science tinkering time in, and testing out the boomerangs released a bit…
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How to Have the Perfect STEM Play Date
Play and learning are natural partners. Kids’ activities that promote STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) concepts do not have to be complicated and simple STEM projects are perfect for play dates so friends can learn and play together. One of my older son’s best friends is another boy his age who lives in our building….
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Best Science Videos for Kids and YouTube Channels
Although our DIY summer science camp has been primarily hands on, and we are a mostly screen-free home, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret. Sometimes we watch a few educational science videos for kids on YouTube! Obviously I am a great advocate of books, and we simply adore the monthly do…
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The Pulley: Simple Machine Project
Engineering is a big part of science, so a simple machine project with my 5 year old was the perfect addition to our DIY summer science camp. I had originally planned an afternoon of building with a bag full of goodies to inspire tinkering, but it turned into a playful session with a pulley. The…
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DIY Simple Kids’ Science Lab
Summer science camp continues with a simple at home science lab that I set up one afternoon to keep my 5 year old busy. This idea is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners but even older kids will love to explore the chemistry of mixing different household items they find in the kitchen. The idea behind…
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Leak Proof Bag Science Experiment
I knew this leak proof bag science experiment with the kids was a project that would have a high fun factor since the kids LOVE anything that includes water play. Since it is such a simple science project it was the perfect addition to our DIY summer science camp with Coffee Cups and Crayons. I wanted to do the…
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Blast Off with An Amazing Balloon Rocket Experiment
Years ago, my older son and I raced balloon rockets across our living room. This year, for summer science camp we took our balloon rocket making supplies over to a friend’s apartment to try outdoors with the kids. As you can imagine, a balloon rocket experiment was lots of fun for three very rowdy boys….
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