Science Activities for Kids | The Best Ideas for Kids https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/activities/science/ The Best Kids Crafts & Activities Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:43:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Baking Soda Volcano https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/baking-soda-volcano/ #respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:43:20 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13197 This classic baking soda volcano science experiment is a fun way to learn about the baking soda and vinegar reaction. Add an additional educational twist by making a color mixing experiment with it! RELATED: Baking Soda & Vinegar Experiment Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano Kids love doing this easy science experiment. Not only is it

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/baking-soda-volcano/feed/ 0 How to Make Slime With Contact Solution https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/ #comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:46:45 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4693 Our favorite slime recipe is made with contact lens solution. It’s the easiest we’ve tried and without borax. So you won’t have to worry about slime fails with this one! Be sure to read the full post and tips below on how to make slime with contact solution! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe Contact Solution Slime

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/feed/ 96 Fluffy Slime Recipe https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fluffy-slime-recipe/ #comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:09:22 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=5670 Have you tried making fluffy slime yet? This one is a must try! The texture is so fun to play with. Kids will love stretching and squishing this fluffy slime. And we have to say, we think this is the best fluffy slime recipe you will try. RELATED: How to Make Slime with Contact Solution

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fluffy-slime-recipe/feed/ 188 Fluffy Snowman Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/snowman-slime/ #respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:46:27 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=7961 Slime is one of our favorite science activities and we like to make it seasonal or holiday-themed when we can! This fluffy snowman slime is a perfect Winter science activity with kids! We’ll even show you how to turn your snow slime into a snowman (regular and melted!). RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe If you’re looking for

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/snowman-slime/feed/ 0 Ocean Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ocean-slime/ #respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:20:53 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13693 Create your own ocean themed sensory play activity with this fun ocean slime! Kids can learn about slime and science while having fun with this under the sea themed slime! RELATED: Mermaid Slime Ocean Slime Recipe We added these fun ocean figurines to our slime to make it a sensory play set-up. Kids can pretend

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ocean-slime/feed/ 0 Skittles Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/skittles-experiment/ #respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:25:29 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13568 Create a colorful rainbow pattern or make a flower in this easy to do skittles experiment! Kids will love seeing the dye from the skittles move when you add water. Learn about the science behind RELATED: Dancing Raisins Experiment In this experiment, you can observe candy dyes dissolving but also that the dyes won’t initially

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/skittles-experiment/feed/ 0 Walking Water Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/walking-water-experiment/ #respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:03:46 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=10989 We love simple science experiments. And this one is really easy to set-up and the kids are always amazed at the end result. Learn about color mixing and capillary action in this easy walking water experiment! RELATED: Grow a Rainbow Experiment  Walking Water Science Experiment This science project is fun for kids of all ages

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/walking-water-experiment/feed/ 0 Christmas Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-slime/ #comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:27:21 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4717 Looking to make some Christmas slime this year? We have 3 fun slime variations for Christmas you can make! These would make fun Christmas gifts or would even be a fun Christmas activity for kids.  You can make all 3 or make just one of them! RELATED: Christmas Tree Slime Recipe We made Halloween Slime

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-slime/feed/ 19 Floam Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/floam-slime/ #comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:02:37 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=6287 For a fun twist on traditional slime – try this crunchy, homemade floam slime! You only need 4 ingredients to make this floam and it’s really easy to make and will last for weeks! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe Floam Slime Recipe You probably remember playing with foam or floam as a kid. It’s one of

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/floam-slime/feed/ 15 Glitter Slime https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/glitter-slime/ #comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:19:01 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8280 Making glitter slime with clear glue is easy and if you want an even easier glitter slime recipe you can use glitter glue instead. This glitter slime can be made in any color! RELATED: Fluffy Slime Glitter Slime Recipe We have a little obsession with glitter slimes. We’ve made glittery unicorn slime, mermaid slime, fairy

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