13 Magical Science Experiments for Kids
We’re jazzed about these magical science experiments we’ve been seeing all around and we know you’ll love them too. Use up all your senses as you explore each of these experiments made of magic ! They are all about diving in and getting seriously silly about science. There’s mixing, growing, shaking, and swirling!
1. Rainbow Marker Coffee Filters : It’s so amazing to watch the colors travel up the coffee filters! Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
2. Frozen Silly Putty : You won’t find putty more sparkly than this! Find the tutorial over at Paging Fun Mums .
3. Dancing Raisins : Did you know that raisins can dance? This experiment is guaranteed to amaze your kids! Find the tutorial over at Buggy and Buddy .
4. Making Butter and Whipped Cream : Every kid should try making their own butter! This is a fun project to do in the kitchen together. Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
5. Glitter Sensory Bottle : These glittery sensory bottles are relaxing for kids and adults alike! Find the tutorial over at See Vanessa Craft .
6. Fizzy Sidewalk Paint : Why play with regular chalk when you could play with fizzy sidewalk paint? Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
7. Lemon Juice Mystery Messages : This invisible ink is so mysterious- and you can make it at home with lemon juice! Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
8. Make GIANT Bubbles : Bubbles so big, a kid can fit inside! These are the perfect activity for a hot summer day. Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
9. Crystal Snowflakes :It’s so amazing to watch as the crystals appear! Find the tutorial over at Little Bins for Little Hands .
10. Celery Science Experiment : How do plants drink? Do this experiment with your kids to find out! Find the tutorial over at Coffee Cups and Crayons .
11. Erupting Play Dough Volcano : This play dough volcano actually erupts! Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes .
12. Make Frozen Bubbles : You can actually hold these frozen bubbles in your hand! Find the tutorial over at Housing a Forest .
13. Ice Block Sculptures : Turn a block of ice into a piece of art! These are so gorgeous! Find the tutorial over at The Artful Parent .
More cool science for kids:
Science experiments kids can make in the kitchen
50+ Sensory activities for kids to make
Have fun getting silly with science!
Marie is a mom of 3 living in Seattle, WA. She's been the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes for the last 16 years, sharing DIY tutorials for home, family, and fun. Author of Make and Takes for Kids , Early Childhood and Elementary graduate, and currently teaching 2nd grade in Seattle!
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Science Magic Tricks for Kids
April 18, 2024 By Emma Vanstone 4 Comments
Here at Science Sparks HQ, we love a bit of magic, whether it be a memory trick, slight of hand or even some science magic . These 10 easy science tricks for kids are great fun and mostly super simple. The density one is a little tricky and potentially messy, but well worth the effort for the incredible end result.
Easy Science Magic Tricks
Skewer through a balloon.
First up is the skewer through a balloon trick. Take care with this one, as the skewer will be sharp, and it might be worth having a few spare balloons around until you get the hang of it.
Top Tip – place a little vegetable oil on the parts of the balloon that the skewer will poke through and push the skewer through the thickest parts of the balloon.
Leakproof Bag
Impress your friends with an easy leakproof bag . All you need for this one is a sealable sandwich bag and some super sharp pencils.
Top Tip – use very sharp pencils.
Make a coin disappear
Did you know you can make a coin disappear using just a glass and water?
Remove the shell from an egg without touching it!
Remove the shell from an egg without touching it, and then bounce the egg . If the egg bounces easily try it on different surfaces to compare the difference.
If, after all that, you STILL have an intact egg membrane, try making the shrinking the egg and then growing it again while learning about osmosis at the same time.
How to Defy Gravity
Did you know you can defy gravity using a magnet and a paper clip? This clever trick is sure to wow an audience!
Top tip – a strong magnet works best for this.
Always supervise children when using magnets
Egg in a Bottle Experiment
Watch an egg drop magically into a jar in this fun activity using air pressure ( not magic at all ).
How to make an unbreakable egg
With the shell on the egg this time, find out how to make an unbreakable egg .
Colour Changing Flowers
Bored of plain white petals? Place them in water and food colouring to change the colour !
Top tip – natural food colours don’t work for this.
Water that won’t mix
Do you know why the coloured water isn’t mixing with the non-coloured water in the image below? It’s a little density trick. Add lots of salt to the lower layer ( making it more dense ) so the less dense water on top doesn’t mix with the denser coloured lower layer.
Top tip: This also works with warm and cold water. Warm water is less dense than cold water.
Floating Eggs and Sinking Lemons
Try to make an egg float or a lemon sink ? It might be trickier than you think.
Top tip – remove the skin to make a lemon sink!
Transforming Milk and Cream
Finally, how about turning milk into glue ? Or cream into butter ?
Cool a Drink in 3 Minutes
Chill a room temperature drink in 3 minutes using ice, salt and water! This is a great trick for a hot day. The same science is used to make ice cream in a bag .
Make an Unpoppable Balloon
Adult Supervision is needed for this trick
Find out how to put a balloon in a candle flame without it popping !
Do you have any more science tricks for us?
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
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These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.
Reader Interactions
March 28, 2013 at 8:35 am
I am intrigued by those egg ones! How cool.
March 30, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Brilliant. I am signing. Up to your blog! 🙂
April 03, 2013 at 4:21 am
I think all of these experiential are so cool and captivating making me want to do some of them. I think the experiments you used are great since it’s fun and quite easy so mostly anyone can attempt making a replica of the project.
August 28, 2021 at 9:57 am
Activities like these can make learning so much fun for kids, it can even spark their enthusiasm towards science. Thanks for sharing these ideas!
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