It has been an unusually cold winter season as most of you know. I'm proud to say along with our snow from the "North Pole" that we have Texas snow with a (bit of mud and grass in it) in our freezer. I'll admit I struggled with science I could do with the kids when it was so cold outside because, well, we rarely see snow! But I always love turning to one of my favorite scientists Janice ... Read More about A Tiny Genie in a Bottle
New Year Science Noise Makers
Can you believe it is almost 2018? Are you looking for a way to help the kids ring in the New Year long before midnight? Why not raid your craft supplies, make your own noisemakers, and learn a bit of science in the process? We made two different noise makers as twirling the "buzzing bee" required hand eye coordination that my 4 year old doesn't have yet... but blowing on a harmonica was right ... Read More about New Year Science Noise Makers
Elf on the Shelf Science
Our elf just raided my science supplies and came up with some fun easy experiments to show the kids during Christmas! I hope it inspires your elf too! Elf in Slime As it turns out, elves can't resist playing with slime! Our elf found our slime stash from Halloween and decorated the container with a cute elf belt! Here is a great slime recipe here. A fizzy Christmas countdown Elves ... Read More about Elf on the Shelf Science
A Thankgiving Science Bucket List
Thanksgiving break is upon us and my kids will be out of school all week next week. In between trips to grandparents house, football games, turkey meals and being stuffed why not throw in a bit of fun science to entertain the family? How many times have you said you've eaten so much turkey you are going to pop? This year pop a turkey instead! My kids will be playing outside a lot during ... Read More about A Thankgiving Science Bucket List
Pumpkin Powered Robot
Do you struggle with what to do with those cute little pumpkins after Halloween? I guess you could make them into a pie but around my house we like to experiment with them. This fall why not see if a pumpkin can be used to power a robot? What you need: The Green Science Potato Clock components found here, a DIY robot, a AA battery, and two cute little leftover pumpkins. How to make the DIY ... Read More about Pumpkin Powered Robot
A Happy Scientist Costume
This year my older kids chose a profession for their Halloween costumes; one will be an astronaut and the other a policeman. Of course my youngest is still too young to have an opinion but I thought, "Hey, it may be my one of my last years to get to choose her costume so why not make her a scientist!" But when I searched for DIY girl scientist costumes this is what I found - mad ones. What is to ... Read More about A Happy Scientist Costume
