10 Science Activities for Kids That Are Actually Fun

Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn’t. I had no idea! From How Wee Learn

Motorized Coloring Machine

They took the parts from an old broken toy and turned it into a motorized coloring machine. From Crystal and Comp.

ROCK CANDY EXPERIMENT

Making rock candy at home is really easy and lots of fun!  This activity is a beautiful Science experiment and a yummy treat all in one. From Growing a Jeweled Rose

Hot Ice

Favorite kids’ science experiments are those that have an element of magic. This vinegar and baking soda project certainly does just that – it makes hot ice! The science experiment uses just 2 ingredients that you probably have on hand.

BOUNCY BALLS

In this quick, five minute experiment, little chemists mix up their own homemade bouncy balls. The science activity is a hands-down favorite for kids.

Overnight Crystal Garden

Growing crystals using Epsom salt will not yield giant geodes bursting with color; Epsom salt crystals are small, delicate, and slivery. Instead of one or two mega crystals this science experiment for kids will give you hundreds of miniature crystals

FIZZING BATH DOUGH

Add science and fun to bathtime with a fizzing dough dropped into the water.

DIY Crystal Geode 

Turn eggshells into beautiful crystal geodes.

Lemon Volcano

While Lemon Volcanoes are indirectly related to smell, it’s not the primary focus of the project, they certainly are one of the nicest smelling volcanoes we’ve ever played with! It makes for an extra special sensory experience. These are not giant volcanic eruptions but rather bubbly small eruptions.