experiments for kids

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Candy Experiments

Put on your Willy Wonka top hat and try some scrumdiddlyumptious Charlie and the Chocolate Factory candy experiments. We did and it was epic fun! “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” – Willy Wonka We found experiments and ideas in a fantastic little book called Candy Experiments by Loralee […]

Activity Ideas for Summer Learning, Ages 6 – 10

Make this summer a time of playful learning and hands-on experiences. I love what I can do with my kids over the summer to encourage learning. Did you know that most kids regress two months in math and one or two months in reading? (Cooper, 1996) Yikes! We keep a summer schedule that includes learning activities, art, outside […]

Fun With Bubbles – Make Your Own Solution & Wands

Writers and scientists observe. Watch. Learn. Describe. Experiment. Help your child be both scientist and writer while enjoying the playfulness of bubbles. Best Bubble Solution 1 cup water 2 Tablespoons dish soap Make your homemade solution compare with a store bought solution. Which make the longest, biggest, bubbles? Write down all observations. Best Bubble Wands […]