Get ready to amaze your little ones with a rising water candle experiment! This experiment not only looks super cool, but it’s also a wonderful way to introduce some basic scientific concepts like what a fire needs to burn, air pressure, and equilibrium. Best of all, you only need a few household items, so it’s…
Paper Airplane Activity | The Four Principles of Flight
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…
42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you’re not sure what to do with the kiddos, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be made…
43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid’s Mind!
Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, “whoa” … or “wow” … or “What the …!!” (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn…
Sun Science Experiments for Kids | 15 Fun Ideas!
Earlier this week, I shared with you how we made a DIY Solar Oven. The kids had so much fun seeing what they could cook in their oven, and 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…
DIY Solar Oven with a Pizza Box!
Are you looking for a fun, educational, and delicious activity to do with your kids? Building a DIY solar oven is a fantastic project that combines science, creativity, culinary skills, and environmental awareness. (Bet you didn’t see that last one coming!) Not only will kids learn about solar energy, but they will also get the…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers are a very important part of that whole-body learning! Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle……
Children’s Books About the Rainforest
The rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, creating one of the most vibrant and diverse places on earth. What better way to introduce kids to the beauty and importance of the rainforest than through some amazing books?! I gathered children’s books about the rainforest for you and your little one…
Plant Science Experiments
In this blog post, I’ve gathered my favorite plant science experiments, from sprouting seeds to discovering how light, water, and soil influence plant growth, to flower and leaf experiments, and beyond. These hands-on activities will cultivate a deeper appreciation for the environment and inspire your child to embrace curiosity and get their hands dirty—literally! Free…
Seed Germination Experiment – The Results!
Have you ever used the mason jar method for a seed germination experiment?! It is so neat to watch a seed sprout and grow, and to see the root structure take shape. It also makes for an awesome seed germination experiment, comparing roots and sprouts and how quickly each grows! In this blog post, I’ll…