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The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. And some of the best things about this time of year is that it’s a time of gratitude, togetherness, and celebration.

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5 Easy Tips to Make Science Fun for Your Kids

Sara Dennis — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:02 +0000

Are your kids moaning and groaning when you pull out the science books? The solution is to make science fun with these 5 easy tips!

5 Easy Tips to Make Science Fun for Your Kids

1. Explore Your Backyard

When was the last time you headed outside for science? I don’t know about you, but I tend to grab a book before we head out the door. But the best way to introduce kids to science in the real world is through nature.

Explore your backyard! You’ll find quite a few science experiments hiding there from observing birds to studying the various plants. One of my sons spent a summer studying the ants in our yard.

Make a butterfly feeder and keep a journal about the different types of butterflies it attracts. Study the trees in your yard and discuss how plant stems work to bring nutrients and water to the top of the trees. Stems are a lot more impressive when you’re staring up at a 2 story-tall tree!

And check out these Top Outdoor Science Activities for more fun ideas to do science with your kids outside in your yard.

2. Nature Study

Why do we see stars at night? What creates the weather? Why do the seasons change? Every parent has heard these questions! So use nature study to answer these questions and interest your kids in science.

Use a curriculum such as Exploring Nature with Children to guide your nature study. Head out on long nature hikes every week. Check out the natural world as you travel around town. You can see birds, trees, and rocks as you run errands.

If you’re studying clouds, point out the different types of clouds in the sky. If you’re studying birds, point to the various birds. And if you’re studying chemistry, point out how plants use the chemical reaction called photosynthesis to turn sunlight into food

Nature study brings science to life.

3. Follow Rabbit Trails

Kids’ questions are endless! The moment you think you’ve answered all the questions, another dozen pop up.

So use your children’s curiosity and follow the rabbit trails. If you’re studying the sun and the kids ask why the sky is blue, research the answer together. Google the question, check out books, and do a science experiment.

Follow your children’s interests and explore science topics your curriculum doesn’t cover. There’s no better way to make science fun than to follow your children’s own interests in science.

4. Use Hands-on Activities

Reading about science day-in and day-out, never actually doing a science experiment or seeing a science demonstration is dull. You must add hands-on activities!

Go on a bug hunt after reading about bugs. Create a volcano using vinegar and baking soda. Explore why camels feet don’t sink in the sand using salt, a canning jar lid, and a dime.

Reading may give the kids knowledge, but hands-on activities bring understanding and delight to your homeschool.

5. Read Biographies

Read biographies as part of your science studies. Look for fascinating biography about famous scientists such as Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Marie Curie.

Kids are fascinated by how people lived, worked, and studied in the past.

Reading about the childhoods and lives and famous scientists brings home the fact that people discovered all these fascinating facts about science.

And your child could be the next famous scientist themselves!

Making science fun is important to develop a sense of wonder, curiosity, and fascination with the world. Use biographies, nature study, hands-on activities, and rabbit trails in your homeschool. Your kids will fall in love with science and beg for more!

How do you make science fun for your kids?

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20 Awesome Gifts for Science Lovers + Enter to win $500 Cash Giveaway!

Sara Dennis — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:49:43 +0000

Kids are curious about the world and the world around them. What could be better than to ignite that curiosity into a passion with awesome science gifts for kids! And don’t miss the $500 cash giveaway at the bottom of the post!

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20 Awesome Science Gifts for Science Lovers

Science Gifts for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are always asking why. Why is the sky blue? Why does it rain? Why is the sun warm? Encourage your kids’ questions by giving science gifts so your kids can discover the answers for themselves!

Telescope
My First Telescope designed for kids 4-6 gives your kids a chance to take a close look at the stars! You can set it up on the porch, in the back yard, or at a window. It’s a focus free telescope with 10X magnification, perfect for small curious tots.

Microscope
My First Microscope is designed for ages 3-6, making it perfect for preschoolers. It has two extra large eye pieces to make it easy for your kids to examine various objects with the 8X magnification. Take a look at hair, leaves, and onion skins to explore a microscopic world.

Binoculars
These Kidnoculars were made for youngsters from ages 3-11. They’re focus free to keep life simple for little fingers. Your kids can take a close look at birds flying in the sky or trees on a distant hill with these comfortable large lenses. With 2X magnification, they’ll see more than they’ve ever seen before!

Science Lab Set

Pick up the Science Lab Set for ages 3-9. After all there’s nothing like actual hands-on experience to develop a love of science. Kids get to use durable plastic beakers, test tubes, magnifying glass, funnel, activity guide, experiment cards, and more!

Bugnoculars

Send your kids into the backyard to examine bugs close up with these bugnoculars designed for kids 3-6. The bug collection water-tight container has a snap-lock lid with air holes. You can collect ants, beetles, and spiders to examine. There’s also the opportunity to collect underwater life like tadpoles and fry to examine. Once you’re done, just release the critters back into the wilderness of your backyard.

Backyard Exploration Kit

There’s no reason to settle for the Bugnoculars. Also pick up the backyard exploration kit to explore the world in your backyard. This 18 piece kit is designed for ages 3 and up. It comes with nets, tweezers, compass watch, magnifying glasses, clip board, and more. Your kids will be ready for adventure and exploration with this kit.

The Big Red Dog Rainbow Science Set

The Big Red Dog Rainbow Science Set was designed with kids ages 3-10 in mind. There’s a lab tray, measuring cup, and test tubes. Kids get to join Clifford on an adventure while they learn all about rainbows.

Kids First Science Laboratory Kit

The First Science Laboratory Kit is aimed at kids ages 3-5. Preschoolers get the tools they need to explore the world around them. It even comes with a set of 10 experiment cards to get them started.

Elementary Age

Curiosity isn’t limited to just preschoolers. Your elementary age kids are just as fascinated with the world around them, so encourage them with one of these awesome science kits for kids.

Ingenious Machines

What could be better than a robotic building set for kids 6 and up? Your children can construct all sorts of different machines. The instructions begin with 4 different toys, but from there your kids’ imagination is the limit!

My First Mindblowing Science Kit

My first Mindblowing Science Kit is a 20 piece set created to let your kids explore basic scientific principles. You’ll be amazed at how much they learn as they discover the joys of science. It’s aimed at 6 and up with adult supervision.

Snap Circuits

Snap Circuits are one of my kids’ favorite toys, designed for ages 7 and up. It’s literally a blast to play with when you create a siren. In addition you can you can put together a fan, flashlight, and more! Kids explore circuitry without needing special equipment.

Glow in the Dark Terrarium

Build your own terrarium in your bedroom! The mason style jar comes with air vents and glow-in-the-dark stickers, resin figures, and a plant mister. Simply assemble the terranium together, mist it daily, and watch the mini ecosystem develop.

Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab

Go for a ride on the magic school bus as you learn explore the Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab! Make sticky ice, a milk rainbow, and bubble sculptures. Learn about density, acids, bases, and chromatography. Your kids will have hours of fun with the Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab designed for kids from 5 to 12.

Glow in the Dark Slime Science Kit

Let me ask you, what could be better than making your own slime? If your kids are anything like mine, they’ll adore learning the science behind making glow in the dark slime to gross out siblings and friends. It’s a wonderful gift for kids from 6 to 15.

Scientific Explorer Soda Pop Science

Let your kids learn all about making soda pop. How is it made, what is used and why! Aimed at children 6 and up, these kits develop a love and fascination with science.

Science Gifts for Older Children

Let’s face it, our older children are just as fascinated with the world around them as their younger siblings. Use these science gifts to ignite their interests into lifelong passions!

Microscope

A Microscope for older kids ages 8-11! Unlike the one for preschoolers which only magnifies 8X, this microscope magnifies up to 400X. There’s even a 26 piece scientific tool set and an activity guide to get you started.

Microscope Slides

Microscopes are a lot more fun when you have a set of slides to go with it. So don’t forget to get the basic prepared microscope slides! You’ll get a set of 25 slides which show insects, animal, and plant tissues for a biological education.

Disgusting Science Kit

Nothing is like a disgusting science kit to gross out your siblings. Aimed at children 8 and up with adult supervision, your kids will find out exactly what is growing on their body. Create a stinky intestine, slimy snot, and fake blog. Grow mold and bacteria. You’ll have hours of fun discovering new facts about the human body.

Insectoid Robot Science Kit

If the disgusting side of biology isn’t your thing, try building a robotic insect with this insectoid robot science kit! It’s easy to build and designed for ages 8 and up. Your kids will discover exactly how robotic movement works. They’ll have hours of fun building then playing with a robot insect.

Chemistry Set
This ultimate Thames & Kosmos Chem C300 chemistry set is for older kids, 12 and up. There’s a total of over 333 experiments for your children to complete. After using this chemistry set, your kids will be ready for high school chemistry!

Science kits make wonderful science gifts. Your kids explore and develop a lifelong interest in science while they concoct, explore, and construct.

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Top Outdoor Science Activities

Samantha S — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:25:45 +0000

Summer is the perfect time to try student-led, textbook free learning! Experiment with the great outdoors with these 15+ outdoor science experiments.

Solar Oven S’mores – What Do We Do All Day

Instead of frying an egg on the cement on a hot day, try making s’mores with this solar oven!

Learn about Dirt with Sediment Jars – Read Science

Learn about dirt, soil, and how plants grow with sediment jars!

Watermelon Volcano Activity – Little Bins For Little Hands

Try this twist on an exploding volcano; this time with a watermelon! Plus, it only requires three basic household ingredients!

Chalk Rockets – Growing A Jeweled Rose

With homemade sidewalk chalk, create rockets that can explode!

Mentos and Diet Coke – Keeping It Simple

Mentos and Diet Coke is a simple and fun exploding science experiment! There is almost no prep involved, and it’s great for kids with a short attention span.

Dirt Battery Experiment – Teach Beside Me

Grab a copper wire and create a battery to light up an LED light..out of dirt! You can also try this lemon battery experiment.

Color Changing Flowers Experiment – Go Science Girls

Grab some food coloring to change the color of flowers, with this fun experiment. This experiment takes a few days of mostly waiting, but the results are so pretty!

Balloon Rocket Experiment – What Do We Do All Day?

With a balloon and some basic household experiments, create a balloon rocket! This experiment is for younger children, but has some easy variations for older kids.

Human Sundial Shadow Science Experiment – Rhythms Of Play

Before clocks were invented, people could tell the time from the sun. On a sunny day, go outside and create a human sundial! All you’ll need is some sidewalk chalk and a tape measure

Leak Proof Bag Experiment – Paging Fun Mums!

For a hot day, try this fun leak proof bag experiment, with pencils!

Earth Day Science: How to Make a Butterfly Feeder – True Aim Education

With a simple plastic container, create a butterfly feeder!

Ice Volcanoes – Reading Confetti

Create ice volcanoes with only four simple ingredients for a bright and colorful outdoor science experiment!

Rocks & Minerals: A Fun Testing Experiment For Kids – EDventures With Kids

Test rocks to see if they are limestone with this fun experiment! Limestone rocks are typically found around creek beds, beaches, or other wet areas.

Landscaping With A Green Thumb: Composting – Family Education

Combine science with homemaking, and learn how to compost with this guide, that walks you through why certain things can be composted, and why certain things can not be.

Baking Soda & Vinegar Powered Boat – Sugar Aunts

Baking soda and vinegar can be used for just about everything. Now, power a boat with baking soda and vinegar! As an extra bonus, it doesn’t cost much to make.

Pop Rock Science Experiment For Kids – 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Combine Pop Rocks and soda in this fun science experiment for kids! Kids will love their bright colors!

How To Make Bubble Snakes – One Little Project

Bubbles are a no fail experiment for all ages. Try these bubble snakes, made with a sock and a water bottle!

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Outdoor STEM with Balloons

Janine — Sat, 14 May 2016 19:03:14 +0000

If you want an activity that is both educational and keeps the kids occupied for hours, you have to try these outdoor activities for STEM with balloons! My kids were outside for hours and I finally had to call them in for the day to get them to stop.

What’s great about these activities are that they require minimal supplies. All I had to get from the store was some balloons. Everything else I just gathered from the recycle bin or utility drawer.

STEM with Balloons: Hovercraft Engineering Challenge

The first activity we tried was to make a hovercraft. I’ve always wanted to try this! I used regular party balloons for this challenge and collected some recyclables and tools like scissors and tape. First I talked about what a hovercraft was and how it moved with air pushing underneath of it to let it travel above the ground. I let my daughter choose what materials we used to create our first hovercraft.

This challenge would definitely work well as an independent activity for older children. I had to be very hands-on to help my daughter with her concept (she’s 6yrs old).

The first hovercraft we tried was with a coffee filter. My daughter cut a hole in the middle and we put the blown up balloon through so that the coffee filter made a dome on the bottom v.s. a bowl. FAILED! We discovered that the coffee filter was too light and just flew around every which way when my daughter let the balloon go. That got lots of giggles, but not what we were going for.

Next we tried half of a plastic egg. We popped a lot of balloons because the egg was sharp where we cut so we had to put tape around the edges to prevent the balloons from popping. This hovercraft also FAILED! It didn’t stand up so it just fell over and so the air could not get underneath of it to push it up.

Finally my daughter cut some plastic from a strawberry container. We used the short lid that made a little space underneath with you put it on the ground where the air could go and lift it up. It was wider than the egg so that it wouldn’t fall over. That worked! It didn’t go very far, but it was fun to find what a hovercraft would need to be able to fly right. We also tried the larger part of the strawberry container so that there was more space underneath and that worked too. We were so happy we found something that flew! lol (Make sure you check out the video below!)

STEM with Balloons: Submarines

Next we tried a simple experiment with water balloons! We filled a container with water to experiment. I just let the kids play and fill their own water balloons because I didn’t want this activity to be so hands on. They quickly found out how fun it was to fill them and let them go in the bin under the water. I sparked up conversation by asking them simple questions like, “Are the balloons sinking or floating?”, “Why are they moving around?”, “Which balloon moves the most?”.

I also explained how submarines work kind of like the water balloons. The submarine fills a tank with water so that it sinks down under the water and then lets water out to go up to the surface.

My daughter experimented by putting some plastic eggs on the balloons like we did with the hovercrafts. She put them on differently and then tested to see which one was faster.

We will definitely be doing the water balloons again soon because the kids could do it all on their own and they had tons of fun; all while experimenting and learning through play! Which one will you try with your kids?

Join us for amazing outdoor STEM activities all month long!

You can find a list of 31 activities & experiments we’re doing each day during the 31 Days of Outdoor STEM hosted by Little Bins for Little Hands.

Want more ideas for teaching STEM? You might like 10 Ways to Teach STEM!

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5 Fun Ways to Study Flowers with Your Kids

Sara Dennis — Thu, 05 May 2016 21:09:31 +0000

Spring is a great time to study flowers with your kids. It’s warm enough to grow flowers, flowers are blooming, and the weather is perfect for long walks outside.

5 Fun Ways to Study Flowers with Your Kids

1. Grow Flowers Together

Pick up some seeds at a local store and plant the seeds in a pot. Watch the seeds sprout with your children, and measure the plants as they grow and bloom. Once the flowers are blooming, put them outside, and add a butterfly feeder above them. You can also plant sunflower seeds outside and plan a sunflower unit study. Sunflowers are a lovely flower to enjoy in the fall and kids are fascinated by eating the seeds.

2. Find Flowers on Nature Walks

As you head outside on walks or to the local parks, look for flowers. What types of flowers can you find? Don’t just look for dandelions, keep an eye out for blooming trees. See how many flowers you and your children can name. Can you find roses, lilies, clover, cherry blossoms, and marigolds?

3. Press Flowers

Pressing flowers is an fun and easy way to study flowers with kids. Find clean, dry flowers with no spots or blemishes which mar their beauty. Early in the morning after the dew has dried is the best time to pick them. Put the flowers between two sheets of paper and press them with large, heavy books such as the telephone directory. Don’t use wax paper, as it’s not absorbent enough to draw the moisture out of the flowers. Parchment or another absorbent paper works best.

4. Label Flowers

As you find and press various flowers, take the time to label them. What types of flowers have you found, what are the different parts, and how do you classify flowers? A young child may do well just labeling the various types of flowers. Older children can label the parts and classify the flowers into the two major groups of monocots and dicots.

5. Flower Crafts

Flower crafts are another wonderful way to augment your study of flowers. Try your hand at making a daisy, a watering seed can, or a flower painting with berries. See if you can color using different types of flowers. Check out these marvelous crafts for more flower activities you can do with your kids.

Spring is a marvelous time to study flowers with your children. Plant, press, and label flowers before using them in various crafts.

What is your favorite way to study flowers with your kids?

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Earth Day Science: How to Make a Butterfly Feeder

Janine — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:37:29 +0000

My daughter prompted me to make this feeder, well begged me. So, here it is! How to make a butterfly feeder from a plastic container.

I saw a project like this in a magazine, but it just wasn’t working the way they showed how to do it. Here’s my version.

How to Make a Butterfly Feeder

To make this simple science project, you’ll need a plastic container (I used the bottom of a plastic bottle), glue gun, fake flowers or colored plastic bag, a cotton ball, a pin or needle, a hole punch, and some string.

First, warm up your glue gun. Then glue the fake flowers in a circle on the bottom of your plastic container to make it look like a flower, leaving space in the middle for where the pollen of a real flower would be. If you don’t have a fake flower, you can cut a colored plastic bag into petal shapes and glue those on.

Next prick a hole in the bottom of your container in the middle of your flower petals with a pin or needle. The project that I saw in a magazine had you poke a cotton ball through the hole in the bottom. That was really difficult so, I ripped up the cotton ball and glued it around the hole, being sure to cover the hole with the cotton, but not the hot glue.

Finally, use the hole punch to cut out the sides of your container so you can tie your string on it and hang it in a tree or bush.

To make the butterfly food, you just mix 1 tsp of sugar or honey with 1/4 cup of water and put it in your butterfly feeder. The cotton ball will fill up with the sugar water and the butterflies can drink it. The solution is similar to the nectar that is in the flowers that butterflies like.

Our feeder attracted a lot of bees so far, and we did see a few small butterflies around it, but we didn’t see any drink from it yet. My daughters are constantly checking on it when the sun is out.

Would your kids like to make a feeder like this? Then they might also like this bug search experiment!

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Earth Day Science: Bug Search Experiment

Janine — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:42:29 +0000

Discover what kind of environment bugs like to live in with this easy bug search experiment!

When my kids forget to do what I’ve told them repeatedly or disobey me about something small, I don’t get angry. They get bugs! I’m not joking. It really works. Our yard gets infested with pill bugs and so my daughter gets to collect them for a punishment. She can hunt anywhere for bugs in our yard to find a certain amount and she always tries to do it as fast as she can. This helps control the bug population and helps her remember to do what is right.

This bug search experiment helped show her where she can find the most bugs.

How to do the Bug Search Experiment

You’ll need a plastic bottle cut in half for this experiment. I cut 3 bottles so that each of my children could get their own soil. I gave them the top half and left the cap on so the dirt didn’t fall through.

After they collected their dirt, I took of the lid and put the top half of their bottles in the bottom half with the lid side down. Then I put them on a tray so if they tipped the dirt wouldn’t get all over the counter.

We marked them to remember who’s was who’s and wrote down our hypothesis on our science experiment worksheet. I asked my kids where they got their dirt from and Audrey said by the strawberries, while my other two children got their dirt from the chicken coop (I made them wash their hands really well).

I balanced a flashlight on top of their dirt to represent the sun. If you have a lamp that bends and can be moved to point down, that would be a lot better light source. We left our light on for two hours and then checked the bottom of the bottles.

There were two bugs in the bottom of Audrey’s bottle, but no bugs in the other two.

If you don’t find any bugs in your bottles you can have your children try another location. Give them a hint to where they might find dirt that has lots of bugs in it.

Lessons Learned from this Experiment

This experiment shows that most bugs that live in dirt don’t like light or heat so they dig down lower to get away from it and fall into the bottom of the bottle. It also shows what kind of soil bugs like. The soil that was from the chicken coop was dryer and lighter than the soil next to the strawberries. My children made the observation that maybe the chickens had eaten a lot of the bugs so there wasn’t any left in their soil. So they decided that bugs like wet, cool, and chicken-free dirt. Now they know where to search for bugs if we give them the task for forgetting to feed the dog in the morning!

Would your child like this experiment? What kind of observations did they make?

You might like to use our Free Insect Preschool Printables with this experiment!

Find even more Earth Day Activities here:

Easy Earth Day Sensory Play (Natural Beach Living)

Earth Day Coffee Filter Suncatcher Craft for Kids (A Little Pinch of Perfect)

Ways to Recyle Activities for Kids Play Ideas (Little Bins for Little Hands)

Water Filtration Experiment (Teach Beside Me)

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3 Indoor Nature Study Ideas

Sara Dennis — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:00:17 +0000

It gets cold in the winter. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do is head outside for nature study. As a result it gets skipped week after week. Instead of waiting until spring, try one of these indoor nature study ideas.

3 Indoor Nature Study Ideas

1. Bird watching

Birds are fun to watch from the window. They hop across the yard looking for worms. Flocks gather in the backyard after a storm. You can encourage birds to visit your yard with a pine cone bird feeder.

Find a pine cone, preferably a nice big open one, before pulling out a jar of peanut butter or vegetable shortening. Slather the peanut butter or shortening all over the pine cone. Now roll the pine cone in bird seed until it’s covered.

Tie a string around the end. Find a branch near a window and hang it there. Your kids can sit down in front of the window and watch the birds visit.

Put a guide to birds next to the window along with a journal, and have fun tracking the birds that visit your house each day.

2. Make beans sprout

If you have any dried beans around the house, try making beans sprout. This is a fun way of teaching young children about seeds. First you’ll need 3-6 beans.

First take a moist paper towel, lay the beans inside it, and place it inside a plastic bag. My daughter and I used a sandwich bag, but any bag should work. You want to create high humidity to encourage beans to sprout.

Place the bag in a dark area, such as a cabinet, and check the beans once a day. We found it took close to a week and only one of the three beans we used actually sprouted.

3. Grow a salad from a leftover lettuce stem

Place the leftover lettuce stem in a bowl with an inch of water in it. Mist it over the next few days. Once it grows roots, plant it in soil.

Carrots and radishes are grown in a similar manner. Put them in a bowl of fresh water until green tops appear. Then plant the carrots in soil.

You’ll be able to enjoy a fresh salad with your kids that you have grown yourself. In fact, try a salad buffet with your kids. They’ll love eating the vegetables grown from table scraps.

There are many different ways to study nature science in the winter. Try these three easy ideas and have fun studying nature with your kids.

What is your best nature study idea?

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Science Experiments and Mom’s Library #161

Samantha S — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 01:02:54 +0000

Welcome to another week of Mom’s Library! Science should be a fun, hands-on activity. Bring science to life with these fun science experiments and activities!

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Science Experiments and Activities

Heart Pump Unit Study – Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

In this human body unit study, make your own heart pump to explore how our bodies work. Genuis!

Forest Habitat Diorama – Tiny Tots Adventures

Create your own dinosaur habitat in this hands-on activity.

30+ Ways to Teach Science Without a Textbook – Le Chaim on the Right

Teach science without a textbook! Here are 30+ ways to make science interesting and hands-on.

Penguin Science Experiment – Preschool Powow Packets

Discover how penguins stay warm with this easy science activity.

Easy Fall Leaf Science Experiment – A Little Pinch of Perfect

Discover leaf colors and chlorophyll with these experiment. Here is a hands-on way to teach kids how leaves change colors.

Solar System Unit Study – Embark on the Journey

Explore the solar system with your little ones with this free activity pack.

Plant Eating Dinosaur’s Diet – Tint Tots Adventure

What all did plant-eating dinosaurs eat? Explore with this craft!

Glow in the Dark Lava Lamp – Science Kiddo

Everyone likes glow-in-the-dark things. Experiment with this lava lamp.

Rainbow Science Experiment – Pre-K Pages

How do you make a rainbow?

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