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Science Experiments for Kids at Home

December 4, 2024

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

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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

  1. Volcano Eruption
    • Build a volcano structure using clay or playdough.
    • Mix baking soda and vinegar inside the volcano for a fizzy eruption.

  2. 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

  1. 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!

  2. Density Tower
    • Layer liquids like honey, water, and oil in a glass.
    • Drop small objects in and see how they float at different levels.

  3. 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.

  1. States of Matter Experiments
  2. 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.

  3. 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.


Testimonials

Warm thanks from our amazing clients

Joanna Jeffries

Joanna Jeffries

Location Edinburgh

An unforgettable experience. Your kids will love it! We had Susie in Edinburgh, she was exceptionally good - with the animals and the kids, and the grown-ups too! We all had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking Susie for Wild Science if you're in Scotland. So many memories made!

Chloe Robson

Chloe Robson

Location Sandylands

Suzie held an event in Sandylands holiday park today and we had a ball! every animal is well cared for and beautiful. very versed on each animals needs and nature, took the time to explain certain facts and even sat down at the end of her time to talk more on her other animals! cannot recommend suzie enough!!

Ajay Syal

Ajay Syal

We booked a corporate animal therapy session as part of Mental Health Awareness week, and it was truly loved by everyone. The animal expert Harriet was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgable, engaging and clearly passionate about every animal she introduced us to. The visit included a snake, rabbit, gerbil, snail and more - all of which were super theraputic! It was amazing to see how quickly the team relaxed and connected with the animals. Harriet created such a calm environment that even our more hesitant colleagues were soon happily holding the snake.

We can't recommend Wild Science highly enough - if you're looking to boost morale, reduce stress or just do something a little bit different for your team.

Martin McMullen

Martin McMullen

Location Saltcoats

Susie was at Parkdean in Saltcoats and it was a fantastic experience. Very knowledgeable and chatted and answered questions from children and adults. Loved it.

Made my child's summer holding a royal python!

Shannagh Aitken

Shannagh Aitken

Attended a group with my husband & kids. Youngest being 1 & it was incredible. Different kinds of animals, was able to hold what we could & pet the rest.
Thanks again for the incredible experience! Fidget was amazing & we are now thinking if adding ferrets to the family. I hope fidget enjoys his chicken 🐔

Tasha Lawson

Tasha Lawson

Location Private Hire

Kids had a total blast at Wild Science. So did mum!
We got to meet a cockroach, a snake, 2 geckos, a bearded dragon, a ferret, a mexican tarantula, and a bunny!
The lady was going to name a cockroach 🪳 after my son Leon 🤣 poor kid was peed and pooped on, it was sooo funny! Everyone had such a great time. Thanks for entertaining us. 😆

Patricia Hastie

Patricia Hastie

Location Summer Fair Gilmerton Community Centre

Animal visit (Summer Fair Gilmerton Community Centre)
The management committee would like to thank Susie and trainee Amy for bringing the animals to the Community Centres Summer Fair. Once again, they were very popular with adults and children. Those attending said they enjoyed meeting and learning about the animals up close.

Fantasea Factory

Fantasea Factory

Location Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre

We were delighted to have both Shannon & Amy attend our free family event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre this Friday. Their communication on the run-up to our event was great. On the day, the head office called us to check everything was ready & the hosts arrived in plenty of time. We had a lot of very excited guests that got to enjoy a range of fascinating creatures throughout the day. The team were great with the public & very knowledgeable about their little critters. We can't recommend Wild Science enough. Thank you for making our day so good.

Des Best

Des Best

The animal expert we were lucky enough to have from wild science was excellent. She even managed to keep the kids at a 7 year old birthday party relatively quiet and very interested. Would highly recommend.

Toni

Toni

It was a wonderful day had by all, the adults and children really had a great time every animal was explained in great detail and we will be booking them for further events

Dani Jaff Klein

Dani Jaff Klein

My son (4) and his friends had the most wonderful time! The scientist was totally able to engage their attention for over an hour and they had fun and learned so much too! Thanks for the best party!

Leah Lorentson

Leah Lorentson

We have used Wild Science for 3 years at our school. Each year they deliver wonderful sessions to Nursery and Reception children. We have never had any issues and would recommend them to everyone. The children love the experience and the animals and staff are amazing!

Jason Ewart

Jason Ewart

Thank you Wild Science for such an amazing party! Amy was super professional and had the kids eating out of the palm of her hand. My son absolutely loved the animals she brought and we were so impressed with how she handled the group (of 3-5 year olds) and gave them interesting and fun facts about each animal which kept all the kids interested and engaged. It was so much fun, we would highly recommend it!!!

Jasmine Pierce

Jasmine Pierce

Ross was absolutely amazing. So patient, kind and knowledgeable of the animals and the slime workshop. We had a party of 20 and with the madness that ensued he was always calm and reassuring for each child if they were apprehensive of holding any animal - big or small. Would 100% book Wild Science again, especially Ross.
Thank you for making our animal lovers birthday so special!

Lucia Williams

Lucia Williams

Ross came to my sons 3rd birthday, he was brilliant, the kids had a great time, the whole thing was really relaxed and everyone got a good amount of time with the animals and really enjoyed the experience - the customer service beforehand was really good, great communication and lots of questions answered - highly recommend!

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