If your little one has ever asked you, “How does a plane fly?” and you weren’t exactly sure how to answer, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to use a simple paper airplane activity to learn about the four principles of flight—with lots of fun and experimentation along the…
The Creative Scientist Unit Bundle
Do your kids love to create, experiment, and explore? Then this one’s for you! The Creative Scientists Bundle is a fascinating collection of Family Unit Studies that beautifully blend science and art. From rainbows and rockets to chocolate and the circulatory system, this bundle is full of learning that feels like play. In my home,…
How Lightning Works: A Shocking Experiment for Kids!
Have your kids ever wondered how lightning works? With this exciting hands-on activity from our Weather Unit Study, they’ll get to recreate lightning in your own home—no thunderclouds required! This spark-filled experiment is a fantastic way to explore static electricity and understand how lightning forms. This activity is just one of the many fun and…
Sun Science Experiments for Kids | 15 Fun Ideas!
Earlier this week, I shared with you how we made a Solar Updraft Tower. The kids had a great time building and observing their tower. Plus, the whole process was filled with lots of sun science learning, too! Today, I’m going to share with you more ways that you can learn about the sun, light,…
Turn Milk into Plastic!
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with…
Delicious Food Science Experiments!
Get ready to dive into learning with food science experiments that are as tasty as they are educational! Today, I am excited to share some fantastic ways to get your kids excited about science! Did you know that popcorn kernels are about 4% water—and that tiny bit of moisture is exactly what causes them to…
How to Make Rock Candy | Edible Science!
What better way to spark kids’ interest in science than with candy? And no, I’m not talking about using candy as a bribe to get them to do schoolwork! I mean, learn the science behind how to make rock candy! This sweet experiment comes from my Edible Science Family Unit Study, and it’s not only…
Plant Science Experiments
The world of plants and seeds is full of fascinating science, just waiting to be explored. In this blog post, I’ve gathered my favorite plant science experiments that are both fun and educational. From sprouting seeds to exploring how light, water, and soil affect plant growth to experiments with flowers and leaves, there’s something here…
Constellation Cards and Myths for Kids
A few years ago, we took a trip to our local museum and watched a star show in the planetarium. As a mama who could spend hours staring up at the night sky, I am happy to report that my kids found it just as spectacular as I did! If you ever have the opportunity to…
The Family Unit Study MEGA Bundle
The Family Unit Study Mega Bundle includes ALL of the unit studies from the following bundles: Animal Enthusiasts Earth & Sky Explorers Creative Scientists Celebrations Nature’s Child Little Entrepreneurs Me and My World* That’s 35 Family Unit Studies—350 hands-on activities, interesting facts, discussion questions, enrichment questions, and more! Let’s take a look at some of…