Many of us are homeschooling and on the hunt for easy science experiments that we can do at home. What a love about these kids activities is that they are hands-on and super fun. I call it learning in disguise because they are having so much fun they don’t realize that it’s actually school.
Very Simple Science Experiments
Teaching kids at home is already challenging enough. Let’s not overcomplicate things by conducting super challenging science lessons. These science activities are perfect for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids. Many of these ideas are science experiments with water, rainbow in a glass and a fun tornado in a bottle your kids will awe over. Let me know which ones are your favorites!
Easy Science Experiments You Can Do At Home
Discover fun and easy indoor science experiments your kids will enjoy!
Rain Cloud in a Jar
Teach your kids about the weather with this simple and fun lesson using shaving cream and food coloring.
Skittles Science Experiment
Grab some candy and watch it transform into a rainbow before your very eyes!
Ocean Science
Start teaching your children about the beach and ocean life by setting up this fun summer science activity. Kids will love learning about density with an exciting hands-on ocean activity.
Magic Milk
The Magic Milk Science Experiment is a fun and simple experiment for children of all ages. It’s a great Science idea for preschoolers and Kindergarten as an introduction to learning about chemical reactions and colors.
Rainbow Rain Cloud in a Jar
Rainbow Rain also known as Shaving Cream Rain Cloud or Rain Clouds in a Jar, is a simple demonstration that will add some gorgeous color and WOW factor to your lesson.
Working Lung Model for Kids
Dancing Worms Activity
With this experiment candy and science collide in a fun and simple way.
Pencil Through a Bag
The Pencil Through a Bag experiment is super easy and perfect for Elementary to Middle school-aged children.
Invisible Ink
Ask your kids if they want to write a secret message, and I guarantee they’re going to be all for it!
Grow a Rainbow Experiment
Watch a rainbow grow before your eyes. Perfect activity for improving fine motor skills.
Color Changing Celery Experiment
Color changing celery observation sheet included!
What Seeds Need To Grow: A Seed Inquiry
Seeds are a fascinating lens through which a huge amount of curriculum can be explored. From mathematical routines like ‘which one doesn’t belong’ to sorting by attribute, to understanding adaptations and the needs of living things, a seed inquiry provides an entry to complex understandings, and a bridge to meaningful cross-curricular learning
Floating Egg Experiment
Learn about salinity and floating with a simple floating egg experiment.
Toddler Science Experiment
This toddler science experiment teaches how baking soda and vinegar react, while making a colorful art project. Your toddler won’t believe their eyes!
Simple Light Refraction Experiment
Check out this easy way to teach kids about light with this simple light refraction experiment!
Dry Ice Experiments with Bubbles
Super fun experiment for kids - Adult supervision required!
Ice Balloons
Take your snow play up a notch with colorful ice balloons. They’re fun to play with and an easy science experiment for teaching kids how water turns to ice.
Sugar Rainbow Density Tower
It’s a fun way to learn about liquid density for kids!
Galaxy Oobleck
With galaxy oobleck, you can learn all about density, fluids, states of matter, and non-Newtonian fluids right in your own backyard.
Coloured Ice Cube Surprise
Are you looking for an outdoor activity that entertains kids while also strengthening hands to improve fine motor skills? This colourful fizzing ice cubes experiment is perfect for kids of all ages!
Spooky Expanding Ghost
This Spooky Expanding Ghost experiment isn’t really spooky at all! It’s cute, hilarious and so much fun!
Ice Melt Experiment
This ice melt experiment is a great way for kids to get outside and do a fun activity. Not only will they have fun but they will also do some critical thinking!
How to make a Volcano
Learn how to make a volcano in just a few simple steps. This cool volcano experiment for kids will leave everyone amazed.
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Shannon Gauger says
These are so neat! I am always looking for fun science ideas. This will give us something to do this summer!! Thanks for sharing my ice melt activity.