If you have kids, chances are at some point they’ve collected pockets full of small rock treasures that sometimes wind up in the washing machine. As adults we don’t always understand why that tiny grey rock is so special. But when it comes to sparkling geodes, everyone seems to agree. Geodes are amazing to look […]
Fizzing Halloween Science
I can hardly believe it is halfway through October. It feels like time speeds up when we enter the last few months of the year. Thankfully there is still plenty of time for some fun Halloween activities with the kids. This time of year has us running quite a bit, but this Fizzing Halloween Science takes just minutes […]
Amaze the Kids with This Simple Sound Wave Experiment
Kids have a natural desire to experiment. That’s what makes science class so much fun at those early grades; there are so many simple experiments that are perfect for bringing science to life in the classroom. As kids get older it’s important to remember that science shouldn’t be taught only through books. Sure, you can […]
Magnetic Cereal! Extract Iron from Breakfast Cereal
Kids love playing with magnets. When we did our magnet exploration the kids kept coming back to it throughout the week. You can impress your child with this simple experiment to extract iron from cereal. No matter what your child’s age, this magnetic cereal experiment will get quite a reaction. Who says breakfast has to be boring? […]
2 Simple Science Experiments: Exploding Milk and Exploding Pepper
Kids love doing science experiments. (Ever let yours play in a Mad Scientist Lab?) Here are 2 experiments your kids will love: Exploding Milk Experiment and Exploding Pepper Experiment. Exploding Milk Experiment Pour a small amount of milk into a shallow container. Then have your child put a few drops of food coloring […]
