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Science is wonderful fun and great for curious children. By conducting some of the simple and interesting experiments displayed below, your child will learn more about investigation, trial and error, cause and effect, to name just a few reasons.

Mixing oil and water science experiment for kids

July 13, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Help your children learn about density of liquids with this mixing oil and water science experiment for kids. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) absolutely love to engage with science experiments and this was certainly a fun one for us. This simple science activity teaches children about liquid density and highlights how […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science, Uncategorized Tagged With: science

20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids

May 29, 2020 by Kate 3 Comments

Inspire the green thumb in your child with this collection of 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids at home. You’ll be amazed. 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids Children can so easily have a very false sense of where food comes from. They come with us to the grocery store, watch […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Growing, Indoor play, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Science Tagged With: cooking, garden

How to make rubber bouncy balls

April 20, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Bouncy balls are always lots of fun to play with. Here I’ll teach you the instructions my daughter taught me on how to make rubber bouncy balls. I don’t mind those days that my children feel bored. I’ve fallen in to the trap of being the in-house entertainment for my children before. It only caused […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Craft, Fine Motor, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Science

21 simple science activities kids can do at home

April 17, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Science always seems to ignite wonder and curiosity in children. With many of us in isolation I thought it might be helpful to share 21 simple science activities kids can do at home. I recently ran a poll in my ‘Activities for Kids’ Facebook group and asked them how I could support them during these […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science

Frozen hands science experiment for kids to do outdoors.

Frozen hands science experiment

July 31, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

The weather has changed, it’s so much colder, but it didn’t stop us from doing a fun frozen hands science experiment. Possum (aged 7 years) and Boo (aged 4 years) absolutely love to engage in fun science activities and science experiments, we’ve shared lots of them already on the blog. Recommended ages: 2 years + […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Science, Sensory Play, Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: outdoor, science, sensory play, water

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How to build a catapult using craft sticks

October 1, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

It’s surprisingly very simple to learn how to build a catapult using craft sticks and a few other bits and pieces. Once you’ve made one you’ll find your child testing it out and discovering all sorts of answers to their questions.  Making a catapult has certainly been on my ‘to do list’ for a very […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Science Tagged With: craft sticks, fine motor, science, STEM

Science activity that makes halloween skulls disappear in water

Halloween science activity with disappearing skulls

September 19, 2018 by Kate 6 Comments

Sometimes it can be hard to include science into a Halloween theme, but I’ve got one that will amaze you and your child. It’s a Halloween science activity with disappearing skulls.  Halloween isn’t really a big thing in Australia, although it really is growing in enjoyment during the October holidays. We are seeing more and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Science Tagged With: Halloween, science

fun play dough and sticks

2D shape activity using craft sticks and play dough

June 13, 2018 by Kate 5 Comments

Help your children learn to recognise, name and describe the properties of basic 2D shapes in this 2D shape activity using craft sticks and play dough. This simple shape activity is a great example of where education and fun are mashed together!  I have to admit, I’ve been battling a vicious head cold and so the […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Numeracy, Playdough, Science Tagged With: craft sticks, play dough, shapes

Simple science activity making Olympic Ring crystals

July 13, 2016 by Kate 9 Comments

Here is an activity your children will love to do in the lead up to or during the Summer Olympic Games. It’s a simple science activity making Olympic ring crystals! It’s very easy to do and your child will be able to observe crystals growing within the hour.  I’m sure you’ll agree that these crystals are […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Science, Special Events Tagged With: colours, crystals, Olympic Games, science

Science changing flowers absorbing water

Science experiment with colour changing flowers

September 7, 2015 by Kate 29 Comments

This will have your children observing a simple science experiment with colour changing flowers! It is easy to set up and is a great lesson, especially for preschoolers. It helps children learn about how plants absorb water through its stem to nourish the head of the flower.  This is such a classic science activity that your […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Science, Spring Tagged With: colours, observational skills, predicting, preschooler, recording information, science, spring

Science experiment using shaving cream to make a rain cloud

Rain cloud science experiment

May 25, 2015 by Kate 34 Comments

Here is a super simple science experiment that teaches children about clouds and rain. It’s great fun to do at home or in the classroom and this rain cloud science experiment only uses commonly found ingredients.  The weather is changing where we live and we are seeing a lot more clouds appearing and rain falling. I often find myself […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Outdoor Activity, Science Tagged With: experiment, food colouring, outdoor, science

Bicarb and vinegar reacting

Fizzy science experiment for kids

April 9, 2015 by Kate 7 Comments

Here is an easy, fizzy science experiment for kids that requires only a few commonly found household ingredients. This science experiments, which uses baking soda and vinegar, teaches children about chemical reactions. As children conduct this science experiment they also develop a greater understanding of colours while building on their fine motor skills.  Kids love science. Their gasps as […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Fine Motor, Science Tagged With: colours, fine motor, science

Balloon used in science experiment

Blow up a balloon using science

February 24, 2015 by Kate 10 Comments

Science is lots of fun and conducting experiments with kids really taps into their curiosity and wonder. Did you know you can blow up a balloon using science and it won’t leave you short of breath? It’s true. This is a fantastic and safe experiment you can do with children.  Possum (aged 3 years) is […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science

float or sink activity

Sink or float experiment with nature

October 13, 2014 by Kate 21 Comments

There seems a natural curiosity for kids to add things to water. A sink and float experiment with nature is always lots of fun and a great way to teach them about  predicting and testing ideas. It’s also a delight watching their face react to the surprise of the expected and unexpected. 🙂  Whilst a sink or float experiment […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Outdoor Activity, Science Tagged With: experimenting, nature, outdoors, science

mixing and changing colours in this magic milk science experiment for kids

Magic Milk Science Experiment

August 3, 2014 by Kate 72 Comments

Here is a magic milk science experiment that your children will want to do again and again! Read on to learn how to do the magic milk science experiment and why it happens.  This particular science activity is lots of fun and a great introduction to those children who haven’t had much experience in observing […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science Tagged With: colour, indoors, preschooler, science, toddler

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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