Since we have no yard, much of the kids’ gardening learning happens indoors. Right now the boys and I are learning a little plant science by observing pots of various beans and seeds growing in the window. Despite the fact that I am an avid gardener, I’m embarrassed to say that it continues to be…
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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.
10 Top Science Activities for After School
Next to math, science is my older kid’s favorite subject. After school science learning activities are a good way to nourish his interests. But the thing about doing projects after school is that they have to be super low prep. After all, kids’ brains are not at full power in those late afternoon and evening hours. As…
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Kid Science: Homemade Bottle Thermometer
I love to do easy science projects with my kids and this homemade bottle thermometer is a great activity for curious minds! Did you even know it was possible to make a thermometer at home? And out of a bottle? Uh, I did not. Well, clever-clever Annie from Bird and Little Bird and the beautiful…
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9 Magnet Play Activities for Kids
My kids never tire of playing with magnets. Magnets are magic to really young kids but they don’t lose their appeal for older kids either. Even my 8 year old likes to explore the push and pull power of strong magnets. I’ve rounded-up a few of our past magnet activities and found additional ideas for…
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Five Moon Activities for Kids
These moon activities for kids are simple ways to teach children about moon science, like phases and craters, while having some arts and crafts fun. Moon Activities for Kids So many kids have a great deal of curiosity about what’s out there in space. My three year old has just started to chatter a lot about…
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10 Fun Bubble Activities for Kids
My 3 year old loves bubbles. It is one of the few things I can bring to the park and am guaranteed that he will join in the fun instead of running away (thus making me chase him all over the place — argh!). Since bubbles are such a fun way to spend time outside…
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5 Ways to Play With Ice this Summer
It’s summer. It’s hot. In fact, today the weather icon on my computer is a thermometer ON FIRE. It’s tempting to stay inside with the air conditioner on full blast. But parents know it’s not fun to stay cooped up inside with active children. Instead, stay cool outside by playing with ice.* Stay Cool this…
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Tracking the Weather with Kids
In November Kiddo tracked the daily high and low temperatures on a piece of graph paper. This was fun for him since he is so loves numbers and all things weather-related. He liked studying the graph everyday while he ate (it hung and the wall near the table). I think if we do this again,…
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Kitchen Magic
Kiddo has declined helping me with the cooking recently. I think it has to do with the fact that his little brother also wants to join us, thus starting a cascade effect of pushing, fighting, and general whining mayhem. When that starts up, I am perfectly happy to work by myself, thank you very much….
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Blowing up a Balloon with Yeast or Baking Soda and Vinegar
Did you know you can blow up a balloon with common household ingredients? We chose two different methods to make the necessary carbon dioxide: yeast, and baking soda and vinegar (an old standby favorite). This simple at home science experiment is a great boredom buster when you and the kids are stuck inside. When you…
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