Science Experiments for Kids

“What came first?” is a great science question, and it opens up lots of opportunities for competitive chat around the dinner table, in the classroom, or on a family walk. Whether you’re debating evolutionary timelines or quirky b...

I’m not the biggest fan of fireworks, but the vibrant colours and explosions are fantastic inspiration for hands-on learning! I’ve gathered my favourite easy, low mess firework science activities and crafts for you and your little scientists to enjoy, without the cold weather or earplugs!!

First up is a classic firework in a jar. ...

All you need for this low prep, simple Halloween STEM Challenge is cardstock, straws, Play-Doh, and a small piece of dowel. Watch little scientists learn about balance and centre of mass as they make a magical floating ghost.

A small piece of dowel

Play-Doh

Paper st...

When you think of Halloween, which animals come to mind? Bats, owls, spiders, perhaps other creepy crawlies? Far from just giving us goosebumps, these spooky creatures are vital to our planet’s habitats.

Are you ready to explore some of nature’s spookiest food chains?

Nighttime belongs to nocturnal animals, wh...

You don’t need a screen, expensive software, or even a computer to learn the basics of coding!

This Halloween, trade the spooky stories for some top-secret spy work. With our free “Create a Code” printable activity, kids can step into the shoes of a master cryptographer. Whether they swap letters for numbers, invent bizarre hieroglyphics, or shift t...