![]() ![]() How about making and testing balloon boats or balloon rockets. Try this balancing act with natural objects. Make a cool outdoor zip line for your toy figurines.īackyard water wheel inspirationand a water wall (on my to-do list for next summer). Nature science at it’s best! More summer sink or float ideas can be found here. Sinking and floating experiments with objects found in from your back yard. Try this simple ramp test for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn how to make an air rocket – the kids will LOVE this! Pushing and pulling, force and motion, matter and energy are such fun to discover! My personal favourite of this collection (I love rainbows) – ways to make a rainbow. This one is a fantastic colour and temperature experiment. Test the power of the sun with these Lego sun prints. Go excavating for dinosaurs with this cool experiment! “Let’s go fly a kite”… perfect for a windy day – and another fun kite tutorial here. Such a cool and clever idea to make your own rock – check this one out! Earth and Space science understandings can easily be explored in your everyday routines, but these fun experiments are sure to up the learning ante. We always talk about the weather when we plan our clothes and daily activities as well as exploring the four seasons. My 3 year old is obsessed with the moon – she always wants to go outside before bed and look for it. Test out this perfect cornflour sensory play recipe.Ĭheck out this super cool ice and salt experiment.Īnd finally a delicious experiment – make solar oven s’mores. Have fun with this wonderful watermelon fizzy sensory science. This one combines two things kids love – minions and shaving cream.Īn oldie but a goodie – explore the changing of materials under different temperatures to create upcycled crayons. Try experimenting with Pop Rocks and learn how to capture carbon dioxide. Make some brilliant bottle rockets or see the magic that happens when you combine Diet Coke and Mentos. The kids will love this colourful baking soda + vinegar experiment, and I doubt they’ll let you skip this volcano sand pit experiment. There is some really cool stuff in this area of scientific study – think chemical reactions, combinations of mixtures, changing of materials, solids, liquids and gases… Kids can follow simple procedures and instructions to complete their experiments, just be sure you’re there to photograph or film their results!īubbles, bubbles and more bubbles – check out this experiment for finding the best bubble blower from a range of household objects.ĭefinitely one for out doors – watch a zip lock bag explode thanks to the combination of baking soda and vinegar. This one is a classic and one of my favourites – colour changing flowers experiment.Īnd who would have thought you can use the same theory to make ants change colour! You have to see this one to believe it!įinally, examine and discover the hidden colours of leaves. What kid wouldn’t love to search for squishy earthworms? ![]() Get older kids involved in gardening with this preschool gardening journal. Here are some great tips for planting seeds with toddlers. Search for dandelions in the garden and study them. How to make a mini microscope – great for examining all of those teeny tiny living things in your back yard. The hardest part could just be choosing which to try first! 40+ Brilliant Backyard Science Experiments for KidsĪ great starting point for little learners is learning more about biology through the study of living things in their every day world (but biology is by no means just for little ones, there are some cool experiments in this collection too for older kids too). We’ve arranged the experiments into four handy science learning areas – biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences and earth & space sciences, so you’ll find plenty to inspire your child’s learning, whatever their interest. They are perfect for home, school, preschool or your community group. ![]() This HUGE list of backyard science experiments provides for hours of experimentation and exploration for kids.
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