Learning at home can be really fun! Especially with these fun chemistry experiments for kids. Kids love seeing their "volcano" explode or creating slime, and both are experiments involving a chemical reaction! They are easy chemistry experiments to do at home. So, if you're looking for a fun way to keep your kids engaged in...
These adorable mini terrarium necklaces are so easy to make. Best of all - the supplies are cheap. This craft puts both the "Science" and "Art" in STEAM. Incorporate this art project in a lesson about water cycles. Terrariums are the perfect example and opportunity to see evaporation at work. (We'll dive into the science behind...
Teaching kids about acids and bases doesn't need to be met with groans and complaints. This is a science lesson that can easily be made fun and exciting with a few simple hands-on activities about acids & bases. Here we've provided an intro to acids and bases for kids, as well as five fun projects...
Springtime is here! Whether you're looking for great STEM activities for Earth Day or simply want spring themed science experiments, here's our weekly dose of STEM activity inspiration. 1. Golden Slime for St. Patricks Day How pretty is this slime? I love the fun and ease of creating a great slime. This activity is perfect this spring on St. Patrick's Day. I know that I'd...
Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch or turn on the TV? What does flipping the switch or pushing a remote control button do? In both instances, you're completing an electric circuit so that a current of electrons can flow through the wires. We're here to help you find...
This is perhaps the most classic science experiment that kids love - making slime. I honestly can't believe in the two years since starting STEM Education Guide, I haven't once done a slime recipe! I was looking for some quick 5-minute science experiments we could do, and this easy slime recipe was the answer. All...
The weather may be getting chilly, but that means plenty of time for fun winter science experiments! This is the time for holiday crafts, exploring snowflakes, and so much more! We've rounded up our favorite science and STEM activities for the winter. 1.Salt Crystal Snowflakes by Living Well Mom Learn about crystallization with this easy experiment....
If you live in an area where snow is a regular occurrence, you can do more than look at snowflake pictures. Learn about snowflakes hands-on by catching, collecting, and observing snowflakes under a microscope. You've likely seen the beauty of snowflakes with just your naked eye. When a snowflake falls on your sleeve or into...
Looking for a quick STEM activity that you can do in 20 minutes or less? This is your answer! You likely already have everything you need to do the Magic Milk science experiment at home right now. Both the prep & cleanup for this experiment is simple. But being "simple" doesn't mean it isn't fun!...
Do you want a quick science experiment to demonstrate chemical reactions? Well, look no further! I wanted to demonstrate chemical reactions, and among the easiest (and most exciting) is the baking soda and vinegar experiment. However, simply mixing baking soda and vinegar didn't seem exciting enough. Instead, I decided to make a game out of...