Fizzing Cranberry Science Project

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What happens when you mix cranberry juice and baking soda? Spoiler alert: way more than you’d expect. This cranberry juice science project takes a kitchen staple and turns it into a color-changing chemistry lesson right before your eyes. With three simple jars, kids can test, compare, and be a scientist – watching the cranberry juice … Read more

Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Slime Recipe

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Somehow, every fall, my kids convince me that we need another slime recipe “for science.” This time? We went full autumn mode with a fluffy pumpkin pie slime recipe that smells like it came straight out of a pie dish. It’s soft, squishy, and completely impossible to resist poking. The pumpkin spice makes it smell … Read more

Witches Brew Science Experiment

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Explore chemical reactions in this fun Witches Brew Science Experiment! Kids will have a blast creating their own potions while learning how to compare and contrast the reactions of different materials. This witches brew science experiment can easily be a fun stand alone sensory activity that can very easily be adapted into a science experiment. … Read more

St. Patrick’s Day Fizzing Pot of Gold Science Experiment

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Ready to add a little extra sparkle to your St. Patrick’s Day? Why not turn it into a fun, fizzing science adventure! This St. Patrick’s Day baking soda experiment will have your kids laughing, learning, and watching a magical pot of gold bubble over with excitement! What is the St. Patrick’s Day Fizzing Pot of … Read more

Eco-Friendly Fun: Celebrate Earth Day with a Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiment

Earth Day is a time to celebrate the planet and find ways to protect it. One fun and eco-friendly way to do that is by trying out a baking soda and vinegar science experiment with your kids. This simple experiment is a great way to learn about the Earth and its natural processes. Fizzy Earth … Read more