Inside: Hammering nails into a pumpkin may seem like a simple and fun activity for kids, but it’s also an incredibly educational experience. You can find science sheets, physics behind the activity, and step-by-step instructions below. I don’t know what you do with your pumpkins, but in my family, we hammer nails into them. Yes,… The post The Best and Most Exciting Pumpkin Hammering first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Drop a few raisins into a glass of soda and watch them dance up and down. It all comes down to the fascinating interplay of density and buoyancy! Free PDF| My Blog
Inside: One of my favorite summer activities combines a bit of excitement with a fantastic science lesson: popping balloons using solar energy! Scroll down to the science printables. When my kids were little and first heard what I was planning to do, they were very skeptical. Can holding a magnifying glass over a balloon really… The post How to Make Explosions with Sunbeams (Science) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Inside: Create your own spinning top using everyday materials like craft paper and a pencil! This activity is not only entertaining but also highly educational. Download the science printables for this activity below! Anytime you have a pencil and a paper circle, you can make this amazing science toy called a spinning top. A spinning… The post How to Make Pencil Spinners (Science Craft) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Inside: This lovely, gooey ocean slime is the one we will be making again and again this summer. Download printables to turn it into a science lesson. As soon as I laid eyes on these blue glass gems at a craft store, I knew they would make a great addition to our ocean slime. There’s… The post How to Make Ocean Slime for Kids (Free PDF) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Inside: This experiment demonstrates surface tension, which is the property that allows small objects, such as needles, to float on water. It also shows how dish soap breaks down this tension. Quick science activities are a specialty of mine. Yep, I love putting together engaging experiments that can be set up in no time. A… The post How to Make a Floating Needle Sink (Free PDF) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Inside: Elephant toothpaste is a fun and colorful science experiment that uses simple household ingredients to create a foamy eruption resembling a giant burst of toothpaste. These last few weeks, we’ve been in a science rut, but apparently, we weren’t bored with science – we just needed to make elephant toothpaste to reignite our passion… The post How to Make Elephant Toothpaste (Free PDF) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
Inside: Melted Crayon Flower Art is a delightful blend of fine art and scientific wonder. It’s perfect for any occasion, especially if you want to wow someone with your DIY skills (and maybe a little bit of science magic). To me, the concept of a science-themed craft is incredibly enjoyable because it combines my two… The post How to Make Melted Crayon Flower Art (Free PDF) first appeared on KidMinds.| KidMinds
This fun and educational activity allows kids to explore different methods to keep apples from turning brown. Scroll down to science printables and how-to video| My Blog
This color-changing lemonade is not only a refreshing beverage but also a captivating science experiment that will amaze your taste buds and your mind.| My Blog
These chocolate frogs are simple, healthy, and delicious. This is one magical treat you won’t mind indulging in with your little Harry Potter fans.| My Blog