My kids love doing simple science experiments with materials we already have in the kitchen. We call it kitchen science, and it’s so much fun! Their favorite? Anything with baking soda and vinegar! When I found a very old box of cherry gelatin mix that had been lost in the back of the pantry, I decided […]
Kids Fizzing Snow Activity
When it comes to winter activities for kids, snow is always a hit. But there are only so many snowmen you can build each winter, and only so many times you can pull little ones up the big hill for yet another sled ride. If you’re looking for another snow day activity to throw […]
Do Pumpkins Sink or Float?
Will it sink or float? That is a question kids love to experiment with to answer, whether it’s toy blocks, boats, or just odds and ends from around the house, kids everywhere enjoy putting things in water to see what will happen. This week we decided to answer the question: Will a pumpkin sink or […]
Weather Unit Lapbook
We have enjoyed doing several unit studies this year, including one on the Titanic, a farm unit, and an apple unit. With our spring weather unit I wanted to try something new that would allow the kids to show off what they learned. They each had fun creating their own personalized Weather Lapbook. Most of […]
Make a Tornado in a Jar
Last week we had fun learning about clouds. This week we continued our weather unit. One of our favorite activities has been making a simple tornado in a jar. Materials needed to make your own tornado: Clear bottle or jar with a securely fitting lid Water Liquid dish soap Glitter, stickers, paper (optional) […]