Hands-on science activities are one of the best ways to spark curiosity in young learners. This Paper Rocket Straw Launcher Craft combines creativity, fine motor skills, and early science concepts into one exciting activity kids absolutely love. Best of all, it’s simple to prep and easy to extend into a full science lesson. In thisContinue reading “Paper Rocket Straw Launcher Craft: A Fun Preschool Science Lesson”
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Science of Making Pickles
Whenever I can pair up a science lesson with anything, I consider it a win! My middle son loves pickles. So, when my husband took him to the store to get everything, they’d need to make their own, I had to jump in and find the science behind it. The best lessons are the onesContinue reading “Science of Making Pickles”
DIY Air Fresheners: Kitchen Chemistry
I came across this project one afternoon when I was trying to come up with an activity to do that included items I already had on hand. This was a simple concoction of only 3 ingredients. However, with gelatin being one of those ingredients it lent itself to a science experiment at the same time.
Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer
With summer arriving here in the Midwest our weather is all over the place. It is such a great season to talk about meteorology with the kids. We can have 90-degree days and then a sudden drop in temperature along with severe thunderstorms. The humidity can be crazy high and hard to breathe in. ThereContinue reading “Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer”
Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard
This year I’ve decided to include my own version of nature school for the summer months. Usually, we take the summer off of “school” even though we are learning every day. However, living in the Midwest we don’t have a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities that do not involve snow. So, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard”
Dry Ice Experiments for Days
I know when you think of kids experiments dry ice isn’t the first thing you think of. However, if you take the proper safety precautions, it can be such a great medium for exploration. I was given a large box of dry ice pellets from my sister-in-law. She received some medication enclosed in it andContinue reading “Dry Ice Experiments for Days”
Delicious Homemade Gummy Bears
What do you do when you are running out of ideas for science experiments? You get creative. Science is everywhere and in so many things that we do on a daily basis. I have a friend that is always telling me how much she hates teaching science. She doesn’t feel that she has adequate knowledgeContinue reading “Delicious Homemade Gummy Bears”
Make a Think Tube!
Science at its best is when your children are left thinking. I love challenging my boys to think about what is happening and why? The scientific method is something that is inherent in your children from the day they are born. As they get older, it is our job to make sure that they realizeContinue reading “Make a Think Tube!”
Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster
One day when my boys were younger I came up with this idea. They were so bored and it was raining buckets outside. On these days I have to come up with something creative for them to do for my own sanity. Living in the Midwest we always have gloves hanging around that are missingContinue reading “Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster”
The Coolest Puzzle Game Ever!: Giiker Super Slide
My boys love to do puzzles. They are critical thinkers to a fault. My eleven year old especially likes to figure things out. He enjoys building things, taking things apart, and putting them back together again. I am often surprised and impressed at his abilities for problem solving. There are many times I have toContinue reading “The Coolest Puzzle Game Ever!: Giiker Super Slide”