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Science activities for kids that are easy to do at home.

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.

Best Science Videos for Kids and YouTube Channels

August 14, 2014

8 Science youtube channels for kids

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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by: Erica posted in: Science 27 Comments

The Pulley: Simple Machine Project

August 7, 2014

Simple machine project at home with a pulley. Such fun for kids.

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. What…
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by: Erica posted in: Science 5 Comments

DIY Simple Kids’ Science Lab

July 31, 2014

Set up a simple kids' science lab at home. Adaptable for kids of all ages.

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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by: Erica posted in: Science 7 Comments

Leak Proof Bag Science Experiment

July 24, 2014

Leak proof bag science experiment. Simple and fun.

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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by: Erica posted in: Science, Water Play 6 Comments

Blast Off with An Amazing Balloon Rocket Experiment

July 17, 2014

Balloon rocket race experiment for kids. Indoor or outdoor science activity!

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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by: Erica posted in: Science 7 Comments

Map Science with a Homemade Compass

July 10, 2014

Simple geography science activity with a homemade compass. Perfect for just before a trip.

If there’s one thing my older son adores (besides birds), it is maps. Mapping and geography are passions of his so I knew he would love to learn how to make a homemade compass for the super simple summer science camp we are doing with Coffee Cups and Crayons (see below for the activities so far). I…
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by: Erica posted in: Learn, Science 4 Comments

Solar Oven S’mores {Summer Science Camp}

July 3, 2014

How to make solar s'mores. Two ways.

Welcome to week 2 of DIY summer science camp. Just like last week there is a slight element of failure, but that’s all part of the process, right? That’s what I tell myself anyway. Whenever we go on vacation and have access to some sort of yard, we make s’mores. I know you can make them in…
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by: Erica posted in: Science 3 Comments

How Failure Teaches Kids to Think Like Scientists

June 26, 2014

This inaugural summer science camp post was supposed to show you how to do a simple science project with your kids: how to lift an ice cube with a string. It has all the great characteristics of an easy experiment: it’s quick, there are no fancy materials, there is a not-too-obvious explanation, etc. However… it turned into…
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by: Erica posted in: Science 7 Comments

Home Science Experiments for Kids

May 6, 2014

Easy at home science experiments for kids. Very cool!

We have been doing easy at home science experiments since my oldest son was three years old. Even if your child is too young to understand all the underlying concepts, introducing simple science projects at home and after school will lay a good foundation for learning in later years. Plus, at the very least, these…
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by: Erica posted in: Science 1 Comment

More Plant Science: Regrowing Vegetables from Scraps

April 1, 2014

Introduce plant science to kids by regrowing vegetables indoors!

Observing how some vegetables magically regrow from scraps is a fascinating plant science project you can do at home with the kids even if you don’t have a yard! The boys and I are watching a few items regrow (or not, in one case) in our small window greenhouse. I remember growing vegetables from scraps…
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by: Erica posted in: Gardening, Science 22 Comments

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