First Grade

We focused on rainbow science for kids by exploring prisms. Prisms can provide such a fun, hands-on way for kids to observe and hypothesize about light.

An education blog about STEM and science topics like easy ways to use STEM in the elementary classroom, using materials, and tons of helpful hints.

WOW! Water Balloon Science Project for Kids to explore what floats in a completely new, fun, and engaging way that kids will love!! REALLY cool science experiment for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students for science fair proejcts or homeschool

My class is moving into social studies topics for the next several weeks, but we are still having our Super Fun Science Fridays! Here's another simple science idea that always amazes my little first graders: Gummy Bear Investigations.

Spring is just around the corner and my kiddos are itching to start planting seeds.  Our  little DIY sprout house made from sponges had my kids giddy with excitement.  Combining engineering and science into one awesome project was a motivating way to learn about germination. It definitely brought a whole new meaning to the word "greenhouse"! (Get it?!)

Activities for ages 5 to 7. Studying force and motion?! These six science experiments and colorful posters are a must! The easy to follow directions and printable record sheets make the activity pack perfect to use as science centers, STEM projects or whole class lessons.

Making a sand volcano is tons of fun for kids! You can easily set this activity up at the beach or right in your sand box. Rosie and Jewel really look forward to making beach volcanoes every Summer.

Quick, easy and a little magical – this kid’s science experiment with ice is simply too cool not to do. The classic activity challenges little magicians scientists to lift an ice cube using only a string and salt. With serious wow factor, this science experiment is a simple, fun way to learn about salts’ effects on the freezing point of water.

If you have a little one who is fascinated with colors and fireworks, this simple experiment is for you (and your child). The idea for this experiment originally came from Action Pack. You most likely have everything you already need in your cupboard for these fireworks in a jar: oil, water, and food coloring!

This easy science experiment is a fun way to demonstrate the concept of gravity to young children. You'll just need a few supplies, including paperclips and magnets, to take part in this cool science activity!

Activity for ages 3 to 8. Our 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.  

Get this free magnet worksheet to use when you test the magnetism of everyday objects. Perfect for kids ages 4-6!

'Why is the sky blue?' is probably the most classic and one of the most frequently asked questions for kids.Here is a science experiment that simulates how white light turns a white medium into blue.

Activity for ages 3 and up. This easy-peasy, low cost science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. Whether your child is 3 or 103, they’re sure to get excited about seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight. Crystal names are one of our favorite kids’ science experiments yet.

Activity for ages 3 to 7. I’m always on the lookout for simple, fun kids’ science activities so when I ran across this water cycle in a bag I couldn’t wait to give it a try. It was a quick prep activity that had a big payoff