Science Activities for Kids | The Best Ideas for Kids https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/activities/science/ The Best Kids Crafts & Activities Mon, 06 May 2024 15:13:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Pencil in Water Bag Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pencil-in-water-bag-experiment/ #respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:18:54 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26061 Learn about the science properties of plastic bags with this fun pencil in a water bag experiment. You only need a few household items to create this simple science experiment with kids! RELATED: Oil and Water Experiment Water in a Bag Pencil Experiment This simple science experiment explores the properties of water and plastic. What […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pencil-in-water-bag-experiment/feed/ 0 Butter Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/butter-slime/ #comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:56:48 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=6702 This is the BEST butter slime recipe! It’s really easy to make and you can use any kind of clay that you’d like! This butter slime is stretchy and soft. RELATED: Fluffy Slime  Butter Slime Recipe Butter slime doesn’t actually have butter in it. But it has a cool buttery-like texture instead which is probably […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/butter-slime/feed/ 31 Earth Day Coloring Pages https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-coloring-pages/ #respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:17:01 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=16453 We have a selection of 10 fun to color Earth Day Coloring Pages! These are perfect to print off to celebrate on Earth Day (use recycled paper if you can too!). And you can use them to talk about recycling and saving energy with kids. RELATED:  Earth Day Suncatcher Free Printable Earth Day Coloring Pages […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-coloring-pages/feed/ 0 Earth Day Scavenger Hunt https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-scavenger-hunt/ #respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:57:18 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=27574 If you’re looking for a fun activity for Earth Day, try this Earth Day scavenger hunt. This scavenger hunt would be a fun family-friendly way to celebrate Earth Day this spring! You can even print the free scavenger hunt on recycled paper! Related: Earth Day Bingo Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for Kids This scavenger hunt is an […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 0 Earth Day I Spy https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-i-spy/ #comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:04:25 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26936 Looking for a fun Earth Day activity? Try this Earth Day I Spy free printable! There are two options to choose from – either a coloring page version or a full colored version. Print them off for a quick and easy activity on Earth Day. RELATED: Earth Day Bingo Free Printable Earth Day I Spy Choose your […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-i-spy/feed/ 1 Bunny Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/bunny-slime/ #comments Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:11:24 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8547 If you’re looking for a fun Easter activity – these bunny slime jars are so fun to make! The bunny jars also double as a great way to store your slime. They can also be made and given as Easter gifts or put in Easter baskets.  You can easily make these bunny mason jars and […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/bunny-slime/feed/ 6 Fluffy Slime Recipe https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fluffy-slime-recipe/ #comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:12:44 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=5670 Have you tried making fluffy slime yet? This one is a must try! The texture is so fun to play with. Kids will love stretching and squishing this fluffy slime. And we have to say, we think this is the best fluffy slime recipe you will try. RELATED: How to Make Slime with Contact Solution […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fluffy-slime-recipe/feed/ 194 Magnet Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/magnet-experiment/ #comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:33:10 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=17850 Make leaves or other shapes float with this fun and easy magnet experiment for kids! Using only a paper clip, some string and a magnet, kids will love trying this science experiment! RELATED: Grow a rainbow experiment Magnet Experiment for Kids In this experiment, you’ll use the power of a magnet to a get a […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/magnet-experiment/feed/ 2 Valentine Science Experiments https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/valentine-science-experiments/ #comments Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:29:01 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8074 For some easy Valentine science activities try these 3 Valentine’s Day Science Experiments. Kids will love doing these 3 experiments -magic milk, skittles heart and borax heart crystals. They are all really easy to set-up and only require a few supplies. RELATED: Valentine’s Day Slime Valentine Science Experiments for Kids We’re sharing 3 really easy […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/valentine-science-experiments/feed/ 3 Galaxy Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/galaxy-slime/ #comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:13:52 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=5532 This galaxy slime recipe is easy and turns out galactically cool! Kids will love making their own galactic slime mixing these different glittered slimes. And no galaxy slime will look the same, just like real galaxies! The best part is that this slime recipe is easy – only 3 ingredients! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Galaxy Slime […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/galaxy-slime/feed/ 9 Baking Soda Volcano https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/baking-soda-volcano/ #respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:43:20 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13197 This classic baking soda volcano science experiment is a fun way to learn about the baking soda and vinegar reaction. Add an additional educational twist by making a color mixing experiment with it! RELATED: Baking Soda & Vinegar Experiment Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano Kids love doing this easy science experiment. Not only is it […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/baking-soda-volcano/feed/ 0 How to Make Slime With Contact Solution https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/ #comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:46:45 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4693 Our favorite slime recipe is made with contact lens solution. It’s the easiest we’ve tried and without borax. So you won’t have to worry about slime fails with this one! Be sure to read the full post and tips below on how to make slime with contact solution! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe Contact Solution Slime […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/feed/ 100 Fluffy Snowman Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/snowman-slime/ #respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:46:27 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=7961 Slime is one of our favorite science activities and we like to make it seasonal or holiday-themed when we can! This fluffy snowman slime is a perfect Winter science activity with kids! We’ll even show you how to turn your snow slime into a snowman (regular and melted!). RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe If you’re looking for […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/snowman-slime/feed/ 0 Ocean Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ocean-slime/ #respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:20:53 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13693 Create your own ocean themed sensory play activity with this fun ocean slime! Kids can learn about slime and science while having fun with this under the sea themed slime! RELATED: Mermaid Slime Ocean Slime Recipe We added these fun ocean figurines to our slime to make it a sensory play set-up. Kids can pretend […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ocean-slime/feed/ 0 Skittles Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/skittles-experiment/ #respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:25:29 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13568 Create a colorful rainbow pattern or make a flower in this easy to do skittles experiment! Kids will love seeing the dye from the skittles move when you add water. Learn about the science behind RELATED: Dancing Raisins Experiment In this experiment, you can observe candy dyes dissolving but also that the dyes won’t initially […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/skittles-experiment/feed/ 0 Walking Water Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/walking-water-experiment/ #respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:03:46 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=10989 We love simple science experiments. And this one is really easy to set-up and the kids are always amazed at the end result. Learn about color mixing and capillary action in this easy walking water experiment! RELATED: Grow a Rainbow Experiment  Walking Water Science Experiment This science project is fun for kids of all ages […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/walking-water-experiment/feed/ 0 Christmas Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-slime/ #comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:27:21 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4717 Looking to make some Christmas slime this year? We have 3 fun slime variations for Christmas you can make! These would make fun Christmas gifts or would even be a fun Christmas activity for kids.  You can make all 3 or make just one of them! RELATED: Christmas Tree Slime Recipe We made Halloween Slime […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-slime/feed/ 19 Floam Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/floam-slime/ #comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:02:37 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=6287 For a fun twist on traditional slime – try this crunchy, homemade floam slime! You only need 4 ingredients to make this floam and it’s really easy to make and will last for weeks! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe Floam Slime Recipe You probably remember playing with foam or floam as a kid. It’s one of […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/floam-slime/feed/ 15 Glitter Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/glitter-slime/ #comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:19:01 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8280 Making glitter slime with clear glue is easy and if you want an even easier glitter slime recipe you can use glitter glue instead. This glitter slime can be made in any color! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Glitter Slime Recipe We have a little obsession with glitter slimes. We’ve made glittery unicorn slime, mermaid slime, fairy […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/glitter-slime/feed/ 7 Sand Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/sand-slime/ #respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:27:41 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=11204 If you love kinetic sand and you love slime – then you have to try this sand slime. It’s a cross between slime, kinetic sand and playdough. You’ll love the texture and it’s really fun to play with! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Sand Slime Recipe Sand slime has a really fun texture to it. If you […]

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