School was cancelled today due to flooding in Houston and surrounding areas. So we entertained ourselves with a little fun and easy science experiment to explain rain falling from the clouds. The experiment was really quite mesmerizing and all you need is shaving cream, food coloring, and a jar of water. Check it out. The best thing about doing this experiment with a 6 year old is that she busted ... Read More about Rain in a Jar
Ice Cream in a Bag
Have you gotten a little nervous knowing that there are less than 40 days left in the school year? I have. Last year I was really on top of my game and I compiled a Science Bucket List that kept my kids entertained throughout the summer. But there were a few experiments that we never got around to. I can't believe we didn't try the Ice Cream in a Bag because it is super simple and extremely tasty! ... Read More about Ice Cream in a Bag
STEM for Kids: Make Your Own Calculator
Who doesn't love a light to turn on when you figure out the right answer? Today I am going to show you my all time favorite experiment when I was a kid. When I was in 4th grade, we were challenged to create a game to make learning math fun. In my 9 year old opinion this was the coolest math game ever because my mom and I made our own calculator using aluminum foil and a circuit set with a light. ... Read More about STEM for Kids: Make Your Own Calculator
A Science Birthday Party
If you are looking for a place to have a kid birthday party look no further than Little Beakers. Allie had an absolutely amazing time for her 6th birthday. They performed 5 amazing experiments and made the birthday girl feel so special! But the best part was that they took care of the experiments and cleanup and all I needed to provide was the cake and party favors. So a few days before the party ... Read More about A Science Birthday Party
The Magic Science Bag
Doing science with your kids can be a bit like performing magic tricks. I certainly got my kids attention when we attempted this experiment. What you need: one gallon sized Ziploc bag and a dozen sharp pencils How to do it: Fill the Ziploc bag about 3/4 full of water Close the bag and poke one sharp pencil at a time through the bag Observe how the plastic bag seals around the pencil See ... Read More about The Magic Science Bag