This HUGE list of backyard science experiments provides for hours of experimentation and exploration for kids. They are perfect for home, school, preschool or your community group. We’ve arranged the experiments into four handy science learning areas – biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences and earth & space sciences, so you’ll find plenty to inspire […]
10 Ways to Learn About Weather In Your Own Backyard
My 8 year old received a weather station this past Christmas and promptly began begging us to set it up. It took us awhile, but we finally did it – just in time to be able to put the rain gauge to good use! Although our store bought weather station works great, you don’t even […]
Bubble Science for Kids: What Can You Use to Make Bubbles?
This is a story of failure. Not massive, life destroying failure – just mildly disappointing ‘that didn’t turn out’ failure. I regularly write science posts for Childhood101 and (of course) I always test the experiments with my kids before I write about them. Sometimes those experiments don’t work… so I scrap them and try something […]
9 Awesome Solar System Learning Activities
If you are looking for awesome, handmade resources for playful learning, then Etsy is definitely worth a visit! Today’s collection of solar system learning resources was lots of fun to put together – the constellation cookies are most definitely my favourite! {Pictured left to right, from top left} Wooden Constellation Coins :: From Jennifer Outer […]
Science for Kids: Make Your Own Mini Microscope
Today regular contributor, Ali Wright of At Home With Ali, shares a simple DIY tutorial for making a super cool mini microscope with kids. My kids love the unexpected and this simple microscope made from a plastic cup delivers just that. I actually saw these microscopes being made by Girl Guides at a recent event […]
