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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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