I love doing science experiments with my kids that require minimal household material , are easy to set up and inspire discovery, learning and playing. This DIY magnifying glass is one such project that will astound children and adults alike. We were first inspired to do this experiment after watching the Curious George – Great Monkey Detective show when my… Read More
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Magnetic Levitation
Have you ever wanted to see something defy gravity and levitate in midair? It may seem like magic, but with a little scientific knowledge and some basic materials, you can make a pencil levitate right in front of your eyes with the power of magnetic levitation! ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no… Read More
Hot and Cold Water Science EXPERIMENT
Are you looking for a science experiment to do with your kids at home? Then, wow your preschoolers or kindergarteners with a science experiment that teaches them how the density of water changes when it is heated. After all, who doesn’t enjoy science activities for kindergarten that only require common household items? SUPPLIES FOR THE WATER SCIENCE EXPERIMENT You will… Read More
Candy Chromatography – Hidden Dyes in Colored Candies
I opened a bag of M&M’s and there came out a bunch of different colored M&M’s. I picked the red color one and then the green and then the yellow, trying to figure out if different colored candies tasted anything different. And I kept going on and on, until I realized the whole bag of candies had vanished. This is… Read More
Candy Science Experiment – Peeling off letter ‘m’ from M&M’s
What image comes to mind first when you think of M&M’s? “Colorful small button shaped chocolates” with the letter “m” printed on them. “Yes,” I bet. But have you ever wondered what’s inside an M&M? How did they get the letter ‘M’ on them in the first place? What is the letter ‘m’ made up of? How does it adhere… Read More
SPINNING GHOST COPTER
As the leaves start to fall and Halloween approaches, it’s time to get into the spirit of things! Fear not for your kids because there’s a spooky way that they can enjoy this holiday season. The spinning ghost copter is an easy Halloween craft project made on paper aerodynamics principles. The way the paper ghost hands are cut and folded… Read More