I have put together a list of 9 super easy and low preparation science activities to do at home. This is also a mini spotlight series on different disciplines in the science field. Each activity highlights a particular field of science to show that this field really can mean lots of different things when you […]
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Racing rainbow science activity
This is a really fun science activity for kids. It’s easy, cheap, has minimal preparation time and produces very colourful rainbows! Lolly rainbows are always a big crowd pleasure with kids and I have turned this concept into a scientific study. The ‘racing rainbow game’ determines which type of food produces the completed rainbow the […]
Building a scientifically correct model of DNA with lollies
Most people do not associate building a scientifically correct DNA structure with preschool aged children. However, you can transform this activity into one that involves colour, pattern and object recognition to achieve this. Here is a guide to an easy hands-on STEM building activity of DNA using lollies. *This page may contain affiliate links to […]
Book Review: Hands-On Science
This is a book review for “Hands-On Science, 50 Kids Activities from CSIRO”. I came across this book in a bookstore and was very interested in the content. I am always looking for new ideas for STEM and this seemed like a great resource book for science. Hence, I purchased it and knew that it […]
The Essentials of STEM for preschoolers
Here is a parent’s guide to the essentials of STEM. It includes answers to what is it? how does it look practically? what does this mean for preschool aged children? how is Australia tackling STEM learning in the early years? Now you might think: why do I care though? Well, the ‘buzz’ surrounding STEM continues […]