How to make a DIY Bottle Rocket from a Plastic Bottle
DIY Bottle Rocket from a Plastic Bottle
What do you do with all those empty plastic bottles when you're done? Do you toss them in the trash, or better yet, the re...
29
Jun
23
Jun
Fun Kitchen Science Experiment: Why Do Apple Slices Turn Brown?
Kitchen Science Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
Have you ever wondered why apple slices turn brown when exposed to air? If you slice an apple and pack it for lunch you'...
22
Jun
Exciting Water Science Activity Cloud in a Jar
Water Science Activity Cloud in a Jar
We're having fun with water science this month and today I'm sharing a cool cloud in a jar activity. We've been doing a lot ...
16
Jun
Solar Oven: Solar S’mores
You don't need to build a campfire for your kids to get their fill of gooey marshmallow-and-chocolate s'mores this season. Just tap into the sun, the fuel source...
07
Jun
Ocean Pollution Experiment
Ocean Pollution Experiment for your Kids to Try!
It can be more fun, when explaining something like pollution, to do a hands-on activity to really drive home the ...
01
Jun
Fun Summer Science: Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
Summer Science: Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
"It's so hot we could fry an egg on the sidewalk!" I know I've heard this growing up but guess what? I've never tried t...
21
May
DIY Weather Vane Project: Recycled Box
DIY Weather Vane Project: Recycled Box
Have you ever looked to the roof of a building to see an object spinning with the wind? Usually an arrow points in differen...
20
May
Hand Sanitizer: How to make your own! (Updated with Chemistry Lesson)
It happens, you are in a pinch, the store is out of soap, your kid just touched the most disgusting thing ever or the cart at the grocery store -- well don't get...
17
Apr
Graphite Circuit: An Electricity Science Experiment with just 3 items
Science is pretty neat, especially this one where we are making a graphite circuit. We are going to put our electricity science to the test and see if we can make ...
02
Apr
Plant Bombs – Earth Day Project
Plant Bombs - Earth Day Project
Not only is this Earth Day craft different than planting your typical seeds in soil, it can make for a great little gift for that ...
01
Apr
Easter Egg Crystal Experiment
Easter Egg Crystal Experiment
At the holiday in which we color and experiment with a lot of eggs, comes this other fun experiment! See what happens when styrofoam...
17
Mar
Wash Your Hands: A Science Experiment!
WASH YOUR HANDS! We remember our moms yelling... it, but do our kids know why? We all know that kids are dirty, get down on the floor and put all sorts of questi...
16
Mar
Earth Day Science! Learning about Landfills Where Does Our Trash Go?
Earth Day Science: Learning about Landfills Where Does Our Trash Go?
Have you ever really thought about what happens to our trash after the garbage truck hauls it...
09
Mar
Traveling Water Rainbow Experiment
Kids love rainbow activities and today I'm sharing a fun rainbow science experiment. This activity can be used as an extension of our kitchen science or ma...
22
Feb
Colorful Magic Milk Kitchen Science Activity
Colorful Magic Milk Kitchen Science Activity
One of my favorite activities in our magic science series here on the diy page is this magic milk experiment. The act...
04
Feb
Rainbow Heart Valentines Science Craft
Rainbow Heart Valentines Science Craft
These rainbow heart valentines science crafts can be used as decorations and are a quick “tie dye” craft. They also make a ...
04
Feb
Love Potion Lava Lamp
Love Potion Lava Lamp
Did you grow up fascinated by lava lamps? Create your own love potion lava lamp using ingredients found around your home. This experiment ma...
04
Feb
Dissolving Candy Hearts Science Experiment
Dissolving Candy Hearts Science Experiment
Check out this cool dissolving candy hearts science experiment. Watch what happens when hearts are left in different li...
04
Feb
Inflating Conversation Hearts
Inflating Conversation Hearts
With a few ingredients most have on hand, this inflating conversation hearts experiment doesn’t take long - and not only is it cute,...
03
Feb
Valentine’s Day Volcano Science Experiment and Friendship Valentines
Valentine’s Day Volcano Science Experiment and Friendship Valentines
This Valentine’s Day, if you are looking for an idea to keep candy at a minimum, try this vol...
01
Feb
Colorful Conversation Heart Squish Bag Science
Colorful Conversation Heart Squish Bag Science
This conversation heart squish bag science project is a mess free, quick to conduct sensory activity for your littl...
11
Dec
12 Days of STEAM Christmas Projects for Kids
Gumdrop Engineering
From Lincoln Logs to Legos, the love of kids building their own structures stands the test of time. Using basic engineering coupled with creat...
06
Dec
Dissolving Candy Canes
Dissolving Candy Canes
If you are looking for a quick holiday science experiment to stop your kids' brains from turning to mush on holiday break, look no further! I...
06
Dec
Candy Cane Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Candy Cane Cookie Cutter Ornaments
'Tis the season for homemade gifts kids can make and there is certainly no shortage of people who are on your list. Why not incor...