Water can do some really cool things to light. We saw in the disappearing coin trick that light refraction could make a coin vanish in front of your eyes. You may also notice that when you are at the pool, objects in the water are not really where you think they are when you look […]
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This ocean sensory bottle with baby oil is great for sensory play with young kids. Your kids will love having their own ocean in a bottle right at home! Ah, the ocean. Sitting on the beach and watching the waves is so relaxing. Then you take a dive into the blue water and all your
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Some days, nothing seems to amuse the kids. New toy? Bored with it 5 minutes later. Arts and crafts? Nah, been there done that. That’s why I am thankful for science experiments like the dancing raisins experiment that is quick and easy to set up. There are two ways to make the raisins dance. You
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As human beings, we use our thumbs for a lot of things. We can hold on to items tightly, pick things up, and twist knobs all thanks to our opposable thumbs. How do animals without thumbs manipulate everyday objects? Can you imagine life as a lion or an anteater and use your claws instead of
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Fall leaves are some of the prettiest things you’ll see this year. With a few supplies from your kitchen, you can create beautiful coffee filter fall leaves that you can use to decorate your house for the season.
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Can you flip a cup of water upside-down over your head without getting soaked? Seems impossible, right? That’s what my kids thought at first, and imagine their faces when they were proven wrong! In this gravity-defying experiment, you can perform the impossible with a simple physics trick. We will explore the concept of centripetal force
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You know that sinking feeling in your chest when you watch a horror movie and the suspense is killing you? I will warn you that this leakproof bag experiment will probably give you that same feeling of fear and anxiety, but it’s all in the name of science and education for our kids. And don’t
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This tasty edible science experiment explores what happens when you heat marshmallows. Your kids will love this delicious marshmallow in the microwave experiment.
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The Ivory Soap Microwave Experiment is one of the coolest science experiments for kids. All you have to do is put ivory soap in the microwave and watch it grow!
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Your children will love making their very own ice cream this summer season with this homemade ice cream in a bag experiment. How cool is that!
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