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25 Easy Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

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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! 

Science Experiments for Kids

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Easy Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

Discover fun and easy indoor science experiments your kids will enjoy!

1

Rain Cloud in a Jar 

Teach your kids about the weather with this simple and fun lesson using shaving cream and food coloring.

2

Skittles Science Experiment

Grab some candy and watch it transform into a rainbow before your very eyes!

3

Ocean Science

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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. 

4

Magic Milk 

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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.

5

Rainbow Rain Cloud in a Jar

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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.

6

Working Lung Model for Kids

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Learn how to build a working lung model for kids.

7

Dancing Worms Activity

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With this experiment candy and science collide in a fun and simple way.

8

Pencil Through a Bag

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The Pencil Through a Bag experiment is super easy and perfect for Elementary to Middle school-aged children.

9

Invisible Ink

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Ask your kids if they want to write a secret message, and I guarantee they’re going to be all for it! 

10

Grow a Rainbow Experiment

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Watch a rainbow grow before your eyes. Perfect activity for improving fine motor skills.

11

Color Changing Celery Experiment

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Color changing celery observation sheet included!

12

What Seeds Need To Grow: A Seed Inquiry 

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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

13

Floating Egg Experiment

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Learn about salinity and floating with a simple floating egg experiment.

14

Toddler Science Experiment 

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This toddler science experiment teaches how baking soda and vinegar react, while making a colorful art project. Your toddler won’t believe their eyes!

15

Simple Light Refraction Experiment

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Check out this easy way to teach kids about light with this simple light refraction experiment!

16

Dry Ice Experiments with Bubbles

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Super fun experiment for kids - Adult supervision required!

17

Ice Balloons

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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.

18

Tornado in a Jar 

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A classic science experiment that everyone loves!

19

Sugar Rainbow Density Tower 

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It’s a fun way to learn about liquid density for kids!

20

Galaxy Oobleck

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With galaxy oobleck, you can learn all about density, fluids, states of matter, and non-Newtonian fluids right in your own backyard.

21

Coloured Ice Cube Surprise

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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!

22

Spooky Expanding Ghost 

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This Spooky Expanding Ghost experiment isn’t really spooky at all! It’s cute, hilarious and so much fun!

23

Magic Crystals

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These crystals are made with only three ingredients! 

24

Ice Melt Experiment

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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! 

25

How to make a Volcano 

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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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If you love these indoor science experiments, you will love all the family fun activities I am pinning right now. Follow me on Pinterest for more fun kids’ activities and join our Boredom Busters for Kids Facebook group. 
 
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By Michelle Hancock | April 28, 2020

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  1. Shannon Gauger says

    May 13, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    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.

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