Children have an inherent sense of wonder. Keep that passion for learning alive with science. Below is a collection of ten science experiments for kids to inspire you to playfully learn with your child.
Glow in the Dark Slime - Playdough to Plato
BORAX FREE glow in the dark slime. Serious wow factor and it's surprisingly simple to make. Just 4 ingredients!!
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The Infamous Coca Cola and Mentos Trick - Science Spark
So fun! If you try this I’d definitely do it outside, it’s VERY messy and sticky.
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Eruptions - Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine
Learning about color theory with erupting science.
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Preschool Science: Living and Non-Living Things - Creekside Learning
Learning about living vs. non-living things with your child starts with a relaxing nature walk.
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Effecting Plant Growth - Lemon Lime Adventures
This simple science experiment tests the effects of various liquids on plant growth.
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Ocean in a Bottle with 3 Simple Ingredients - Happy Hooligans
Fast, easy, and fascinating results. Great science experiment for toddlers and preschoolers.
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DIY Simple Kids’ Science Lab - What We Do All Day
Turn kids into scientists! Set up a kids' science lab at home with kitchen ingredients to encourage curiosity, explore experiments and free play.
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Natural Watercolor Experiment: Paint from Fresh Flowers - Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine
Homemade natural watercolors made from real flowers - This experiment is amazing.
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Exploring Spider Webs - Carrots are Orange
Exploring spider webs can be lots of fun and super interesting. Your kids will love it.
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The Naked Egg - Let's Lasso the Moon
My girls loved being able to see the yolk and bounce the egg without the shell. Too cool.
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Looking for an ongoing resource? Lifetime Love of Learning is a collaborative board on Pinterest where parents, teachers, and bloggers come together to share unique kids books and projects.
LIBRARY INSPIRATION:
There are so many wonderful resources available. Below are two of my personal favorites:
Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors
by Rachelle Doorley
Read Book Description | 5 out of 5 Stars
Playful Learning: Develop Your Child's Sense of Joy and Wonder
by Mariah Bruehl
Read Book Description | 4.5 out of 5 Stars
I am excited to check these other titles out at the library!
DEDICATION
Today's post is dedicated to MaryAnne of Mama Smiles and her daughter Anna. Earlier this week, she wrote a beautiful post about her daughter and parenthood...
As an adult, being in the rain is generally considered annoying, and to be avoided wherever possible. Anna embraced the experience, and as she did, I got to relive my own childhood – the sensation of feeling the rain drops on your head, and the satisfaction of bare feet splashing in rain water. Read the full post.
We traditionally think of science as structured, but dancing in the rain is also a learning opportunity. While the experiments below are AWESOME, don't forget to look for simple everyday opportunities to keep your child inquisitive.
Remember...
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.
― Albert Einstein, Relativity: The Special and the General Theory
Happy Experimenting!
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