Looking for a fun way to encourage your kids to spend more time outdoors? Send them on a nature scavenger hunt! My kids happily head outside to hunt for treasure on a scavenger hunt and usually become so interested and engaged in what they are doing and what they’ve found or collected, that they will […]
21 Inspiring Biographies for Kids: Nature Scientists
A great big list of fabulous picture book biographies for kids celebrating a diverse range of nature scientists. Add them to your collection of best books for kids. From the mysteries to be found at the bottom of the ocean to the sparkle of the stars in the sky, there is so much so much […]
Growing Crystals Science Experiment for Kids
Growing crystals is a magical science experiment for kids. Do you remember those super retro crystal garden growing kits when you were growing up? I remember my cousin having one and I was so jealous as it was just so cool. My kids are fascinated by crystals too – I mean, what isn’t there to […]
How to Make a Rainbow at Home
This is such a fun activity for a warm, sunny day – make a rainbow with the garden hose! It is so simple to do and the results are just a little bit magical. How to Make a Rainbow You will need: A sunny day A garden hose with a fine mist nozzle (or you […]
DIY Lava Lamp Experiment: Simple Science for Kids
I was a super groovy teenager with a cool, blobby pink lava lamp in my bedroom – they were all the rage in my circle of friends! This fun lava lamp experiment is also super cool and (unlike my lava lamp!) a great, hands-on science experiment for kids that explores the properties of liquids, liquid […]
