Christmas is over, but I'm not quite ready to face the normality of life just yet, so we've been collecting our favourite kid's science activities for New Year! Make a firework in a jar, firework pictures or film canister rockets to welcome in the New Year. Learn about changes of state with chocolate sprinkle breadsticks […] The post Easy Science Activities for New Year appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
It's the season for baking, but have you ever wondered what makes cakes and biscuits rise? It's all about the raising agent. This activity uses a basic cookie recipe and different raising agents to find out which works the best. What is a raising agent? A raising agent, also known as a leavening agent, is […] The post The Great Christmas Cookie Experiment appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Welcome to the Elf toy making workshop! Your challenge is to design and build a balancing toy. A balancing toy can stand up on a tiny stand. Use your engineering and imagination to build a snowman or elf toy that seems to balance magically! Elf Balancing STEM Toy Challenge You'll need Wooden skewers/toothpicks or straws […] The post Elf Balancing Toy STEM Challenge appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Who loves Christmas candy? We do! These easy Christmas candy experiments are a great way to learn while enjoying Christmas treats. Get ready to turn your kitchen into a festive science lab as you explore the science behind melting, dissolving, taste and smell, all with a wonderful Christmas twist. Edible Christmas Science Activities Christmas Skittles […] The post Easy Christmas Candy Experiments appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Spread some holiday cheer with a flying Santa STEM challenge. This fun, hands-on science activity is perfect for home or school and uses just a few basic materials. The Flying Santa STEM pack has a template, instructions, results table and an experiment write-up sheet! I also have a collection of downloadable Santa STEM challenge cards […] The post Flying Santa STEM Challenge appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
You'll probably never need to know the volume of a Christmas decoration, but this simple science activity is a great way to learn about finding the volume of objects, and who knows, one day, it might come in useful. You'll need a Christmas decoration that you don't mind getting wet and a small measuring container. […] The post Find the Volume of a Christmas Decoration appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Are you ready to sprinkle a little science magic into your holiday celebrations? My Fizzy Elf Laboratory is the perfect way to introduce little scientists to the principles of chemical reactions. All you need is need baking soda, vinegar, food colouring, test tubes and some curious elves! You might also like my ELF STEM Challenges, […] The post Fizzy Elf Laboratory appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids