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Simple Science Experiments

Simple Science Experiments

Min number of participants 1
Age 3+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 20 min.
Cost None (Free)
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Mix baking soda and vinegar, grow salt crystals, or make slime from household ingredients — hands-on kitchen science that answers every 'what happens if…?' question and makes the world genuinely exciting.

The Essentials

Steps

  • Pick one simple experiment (e.g. a baking soda and vinegar reaction, a sink-or-float test, a rainbow milk swirl) and gather the few household items it needs.
  • Set up on a washable surface or tray to catch spills and mess.
  • Ask the child what they think will happen before you start, to build a prediction habit.
  • Do the experiment step by step together, letting the child pour, mix, and observe.
  • Talk about what actually happened and why, in simple terms suited to their age.

Tips

  • Choose experiments using ingredients already in the kitchen — no special shopping needed.
  • Keep sessions short (10-15 minutes) for younger children so interest doesn't fade.
  • Repeat a favourite experiment more than once — kids learn a lot from seeing the same result confirmed.
  • Take photos or draw pictures of the results together to make a simple science journal.
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