These walking reindeer made us laugh so much. They work brilliantly, but can be a little fiddly to get going. This activity ...

Our themed early years science activities are perfect for kids aged between 3 and around 5. Early childhood science education is really important for helping inspire a love of science in later years, ...

Do you know you can make frost appear on the surface of a metal can using just ice, water and salt? We used the power of science to make our very own Frosty the Snowman! This is a brilliant winter ...

Density can be a tricky concept to grasp. Density refers to how much mass there is in a particular space. Imagine a drawer full of socks. It has a specific density. Suppose you take a sock out, the ...

The human brain is over three times as big as the brains of other mammals of similar body size. Your brain has around 100 billion nerve cells. An adult human is thought to contain around 7 Octillion ...

Our Summer holidays are about to start, so I thought it would be a good time to spruce up this post full of Summer Science Challenges for kids. All the activities are very simple and use mostly things ...

I still remember learning about osmosis at school many years ago. I don't know why that particular memory has stayed with me so strongly, maybe because it was hard to understand. Whatever the reason, ...

Get ready to unleash your inner scientist with my HUGE collection of science experiments and investigations for home and school. Most activities use inexpensive materials you probably already have ...

Red cabbage indicator is a simple way to tell whether a substance is an acid or alkali. Acids can be found in the food we eat, in our bodies and around the home. Some acids, especially those found in ...

Football fans and future scientists will love my collection of hands-on football themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges. Whether you're a teacher looking for engaging classroom ...

Playing detective is one of my little ones' favourite games, but to be a real detective, you need lots of science! So today, we're going to make a magnifying glass. This activity is part of my playful ...

If you're searching for fun science for kids, welcome to Science Sparks! We've got 100s of hands-on, kid-friendly science experiments, so you're sure to find something to try wherever your interests ...