IDEAL AGE: 4+

Rube Goldberg Domino Chain

Set ’em up and knock ’em down! Design and test a domino chain – an important step in any Rube Goldberg Machine.

Experiments like this help children learn scientific concepts, like force and motion, as they design, plan, and make guesses and observations. 

IDEAL AGE: 4+

May the Fourth Be With You: SciFi Hero Rescue

It’s a science fiction story in the making! Rescue our heroes by dissolving their frozen solid casings using an important chemical reaction.

Creating a narrative around an experiment makes science even more fun and engaging.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Fluffy Cloud Dough Creations

Make your own soft and fluffy cloud dough for scientific sensory play.

Research shows that tactile sensory exploration for young children builds brain pathways that lead to a child’s ability to finish more complex learning tasks later on.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Milky Fireworks

Make swirly twirly food coloring “fireworks” in milk.

Asking questions, making guesses, and seeing what happens next is a great way to get children excited about learning while developing key skills like planning, collecting information, and making observations.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Groovy Kitchen Lava Lamp

Let’s get groovy! Bring back the magic of lava lamps with materials from around your house.

Children will also be exploring the difference in density between oil and water and watch the surprise chemical reaction from the fizzing tablets.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Icy Ice Cube Color Mixing

Make mixing colors a fun science experiment as you use ice cubs to paint!

Children learn science concepts when they see that water can change from a liquid to a solid when frozen, and back again. Children also discover what happens when primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) mix!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Surprise Sensory Bags

Experiment with texture, color and light with this squishy science activity.

Sensory activities are a great way to help children develop science and language skills as children make observations, test predictions and ask questions.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Fizzy Hidden Surprises

Hide secret colors, shapes, and maybe even toys under mounds of baking soda that children can discover using small amounts of vinegar.

Encouraging children to ask questions and make predictions can lead to some of the first steps in the Scientific Method! Help your child discover a love of science through sensory surprises like this one.