IDEAL AGE: 3+

Surprise Irish Soda Bread

A delicious fizzy chemical reaction creates a unique flavor in our version of the traditional Irish Soda Bread.

Introducing young children to a variety of foods from around the world helps expand their taste, curiosity, and understanding and appreciation of other cultures and traditions.

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: 4+

Out of This World Astronauts Obstacle Course

Ever wonder how astronauts stay healthy while they’re in space? Create your own obstacle training course and make astronaut food for an out-of-this-world adventure!

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: 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: 3+

Magical Surprise Slime

Chances are, you’ve already tried making slime before.
But this slime recipe requires only 2 main ingredients and is also a CMOM favorite!

Questions to ask your kids: What does your slime feel like? Have you felt anything like this before? What happens when you stretch your slime slow? What happens when you stretch your slime fast? How long can you roll your slime? Can you make your slime stay in your hand? What happens when we add food coloring? What happens when we add sand?

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.