Mixing liquids – learning about density and curdling
Sometimes when I set out to do an experiment with my 4yo, I have a fixed idea of what we will do. My 4yo often has a slightly different idea, and to be honest,...
Category: Science & Engineering
Both of our boys enjoy making things, taking things apart and generally finding out how the world works. These science & engineering activities give them the opportunity to find out more about physics and chemistry while having lots of fun. Mum and Dad are a mathematician and an engineer (so the boys never had much hope), and enjoy watching the boys learn while having a great time. The boys have had hours of fun with these, and still talk about their favourites.
Testing out friction with duck races!
We took delivery of a large item that came in a large box. If your kids are anything like mine, then the box is at least as exciting as what it contains, and is...
Home-made chemistry set!
We made our very own chemistry set for experimenting, mixing and playing! I used some old squash bottles that I cut off at different heights and filled with water and food colouring, a little...
Bubble snakes!
My preschooler and I had so much fun making bubble snakes. We used an old squash bottle, a microfibre cloth, 2 rubber bands, a bowl and some washing up liquid. We cut off the...
Cleaning copper pennies in vinegar and salt
This simple experiment was great fun to do with my preschooler. I simply took a couple of copper coins, a glass jar, some vinegar and some salt. We put some vinegar in the glass...
Understanding materials KS1
My 4yo and I have been looking at this book ‘Everyday Materials’ by Ruth Owen, and have started working through it. Today we looked at ‘materials’ – metal, wood, glass, plastic, wool and rock....
The unpoppable balloon!
This was a fun, and slightly scary, experiment to do with my preschooler! I filled two balloons, one with air, and one with some water and the rest air, to as close to the...
Making water bend with a balloon!
I love doing simple experiments with the boys that are fun and require little set up. My boys love balloons, so any experiments that involve balloons generally go down well. They are too young...
Rainbow smarties!
My preschooler loves science experiments. And he loves chocolate. So when I suggested a science experiment that involved chocolate, he was pretty excited! This smarties science experiment is entirely similar to the skittles experiment...
Melting rainbow science experiment!
We love this melting rainbow science experiment from Darcy and Brian. So easy and always fun to see the bicarbonate of soda and vinegar reaction (see my post on Bicarbonate of soda and vinegar:...
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