Science experiments for kids at home are a great way to encourage curiosity and creativity and hands on learning.
Whether you’re looking for simple experiments, school projects, or just something to do on a rainy day, these will keep your child entertained.
Wild Science brings these opportunities to your door and can organise science workshops for children at care homes, schools and special events.
Simple Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home
- Lava Lamp Experiment
- What you need: A clear bottle, water, vegetable oil, food colouring, effervescent tablet.
- Fill the bottle halfway with water, and add oil and a few drops of food colouring.
- Add the effervescent tablet and watch the bubbles rise like a lava lamp!
- Milk and Dish Soap Magic
- Fill a shallow dish with milk and add a few drops of food colouring.
- Dip a cotton bud into dish soap and touch the surface of the milk.
- Look at the colours swirl!
- Balloon Rocket
- Thread a straw onto a piece of string and tie the string between two points.
- Blow up a balloon, tie it to the straw, let go, and watch the balloon zoom across.
For more interactive experiences, Wild Science offers a range of workshops like the Bubble and Balloons Workshop that replicate and elevate these simple home experiments.
Kids Science Experiments to Do at Home
- Volcano Eruption
- Build a volcano structure using clay or playdough.
- Mix baking soda and vinegar inside the volcano for a fizzy eruption.
- Invisible Ink Messages
- Use lemon juice as ink and write messages on paper.
- Hold the paper near a light bulb, and watch your message appear.
For a sensory twist, explore our Sensory Slime Workshop.
Interesting Home Science Projects to Do with Your Child
- Growing Crystals
- Dissolve sugar or salt in warm water until it won’t dissolve anymore.
- Suspend a string or stick in the solution and leave it alone for days.
- See the crystals form on the string!
- Density Tower
- Layer liquids like honey, water, and oil in a glass.
- Drop small objects in and see how they float at different levels.
- Exploring Materials
- Test materials to see which are waterproof, absorbent, or magnetic.
- These fun experiments teach children about everyday items and their properties.
You can go deeper into material-based learning through our Materials Workshop for Schools.
Science Experiments for School
If you’re a teacher or parent looking to make science exciting at school, Wild Science provides specialized workshops.
- States of Matter Experiments
- Teach kids about solids, liquids, and gases with hands-on activities.
- Check out our States of Matter Experiments for an immersive experience.
- Electricity Workshop for Kids
- Learn about the basics of circuits, conductors, and insulators in a fun way.
- Our Electricity Workshop is perfect for young scientists.
- Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments
- Create thrilling chemical reactions and teach kids about science in action.
- Explore our Fizz Bang Pop Experiments to bring this to life.
Wild Science also caters to special needs children with workshops like the Sensory Bubbles Workshop and the Special Education Needs Workshops.
Contact us to explore more hands-on science fun with Wild Science's curated science workshops.
