One of my favorite tools for doing science and STEM is a simple glass jar (you can also use plastic with younger kids!). Jars are perfect for measuring, experiments, and all kinds of learning, and their clear apperance makes it easy to see reactions! Keep reading to find a list of our favorite mason jar …
Science Experiments
Learn how to make homemade salt crystals and make salt crystal apples! They were super fun to make, and kept my preschooler fully engaged for several days as we watched the crystals grow larger and larger every day. This is a super fun STEM lesson plan that you can use as one of your fall …
I love STEM activities for elementary school, but when the school year is just starting, I really prefer to do as many no prep STEM challenges as possible because the first few weeks of school are so hectic! At the start of the year, I like to give every student, no matter what grade, a …
The Diet Coke and Mentos experiment is exciting to do for kids of all ages. We created this Coke and Mentos experiment lesson plan as part of our chemistry experiments for kids because it’s literally exploding with fizzing soda reactions and chemical changes! But how exactly does the diet coke and mentos experiment work? It …
One of the best crystal experiments to try with kids is the rock candy experiment for kids! It’s edible, fun and takes just 2 main ingredients. My kids love making all kinds of crystals, and this time, we wanted to experiment with making an edible crystal. The kids had a blast making the rock candy- …
When it comes to science fair projects, there are tons of options to choose from! But not all science fair projects will work for kids in elementary school. Elementary kids need project ideas that are easy, produce fast results, and are tons of fun to do! That why I’ve created this list of elementary school …