Kids love science experiments with baking soda and vinegar. We experimented and found that it also makes beautiful art. We added rubbing alcohol to the mix and discovered it made beautiful designs when held up to the light. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, read our full disclosure here: Fizzy Drip Painting-Art Meets Science You will Need: … [Read more...]
Easy Anemometer Kids Can Make
We have a lot of wind here in Southern California. Even if you don't have much wind where you live, kids will enjoy making and using an anemometer with a fan or simpy by blowing on it. Easy Anemometer Kids Can Make: You Will Need: 4 cupcake liners (or small paper cups) 2 plastic straws pencil with eraser thumbtack tape If the plastic straws have a bent part, cut … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Rainforest Inspired Container Garden
Our kids love gardening. We decided to add a new decorative element inside the house with this Easy DIY Rainforest Inspired Container Garden. This is a fun and easy project that gives children and adults instant gratification. These plants are easy to care for and add a fun decorative feature for the … [Read more...]
Dollar Store DIY Robot Toys
There is something about robots that capture the imagination. Our kids find them quite amusing. I decided to see what kind of robot toys we could make by buying some simple things at the dollar store. DIY Dollar Store Corkscrew Robot You Will Need: Corkscrew One pair of large google eyes Glue (We used a hot glue gun, but you could use white … [Read more...]
How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids
I decided to do a fun experiment with our children to see what happens to their body temperatures after exercise. They love having their temperatures taken and this gave them the opportunity to have it taken twice! How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids You will need: Digital Thermometer(s) (depending … [Read more...]