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...]
Re-purpose Dryer Lint for Gardening: Green STEM Activity for Kids
It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer lint to solve this problem. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids
Sometimes when I am reaching in to get ice from our freezer, it sticks to my hands and makes our kids laugh. I decided to take this concept and do a simple science experiment so they could see why the ice sticks. Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids You will need: 2 or more Cups of ice 3 bowls big enough for a child's … [Read more...]
Science Fun-Learning About the Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Our kids have had fun learning about various life cycles, including the ladybug. Check out our ladybug life cycle song if you missed it. They also love the classic butterfly life cycle. So, this time, I decided to focus on an odd, but extremely cute caterpillar who later emerges as a moth. Unlike other … [Read more...]
Make a Peppermint Stick Straw (and Sip Fresh Orange Juice!)
When I went to Girl Scout camp as a child, we did a peppermint 'straw' activity that impressed me so much that I begged my parents to buy peppermint sticks when I returned. They gave in and let me replicate the experiment again and again at home. I looked forward to trying it with our kids and we had so much fun! I had to do … [Read more...]