We love learning and playing with simple kitchen science experiments. Why kitchen science? Because everything you need is already in your kitchen cupboards. There are so many cool science experiments to do at home with household items. These fun food experiments are sure to develop a love for learning and science with your kids! We love simple science experiments for kids!
KITCHEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
WHAT IS KITCHEN SCIENCE?
There are so many great science experiments using kitchen ingredients. Most of which I am sure you already have in your cupboards. Why not bring your science learning right into the kitchen.
Is cooking a STEM activity? Absolutely! Cooking is science as well! Some of these fun food experiments below you will be able to eat and some are experiments with common kitchen ingredients. Learning happens everywhere! Get ready to explore kitchen science!
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KITCHEN SCIENCE SETUP!
We have a few resources to get you on your way to having an incredible science experience with your kids in the kitchen. Kitchen science can be so much fun for young kids and also easy for their adults to set up and clean up.
SCIENCE RESOURCES TO GET YOU STARTED:
THE BEST FOOD SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
We love simple science experiments that are also edible. Check out these food experiments the kids will love including plenty of edible slime recipes, ice cream in a bag, and fizzy lemonade!
- Bread In A Bag
- Butter In A Jar
- Candy Experiments
- Chocolate Experiments
- Edible Slime
- Fizzy Lemonade
- Ice Cream In A Bag
- Peeps Experiments
- Popcorn Science
- Snow Candy
- Snow Ice Cream
MORE KITCHEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
APPLE EXPERIMENT
Why do apples turn brown? Find out why with this fun kitchen science experiment.
BALLOON EXPERIMENT
Combine quick science and balloon play with our easy to set up kitchen chemistry for kids! Can you inflate a balloon without blowing into it?
BAKING SODA EXPERIMENTS
Baking soda and vinegar eruptions are always a hit and we have a ton of baking soda experiments for you to try. Here are some of our favorites…
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- Salt Dough Volcano
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- Apple Volcano
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- Pumpkin Volcano
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- Water Bottle Volcano
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- Snow Volcano
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- Watermelon Volcano
BUBBLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Investigate the science of bubbles and have fun at the same time.
CANDY DNA MODEL
Learn all about DNA with this easy to make candy model. You might just want to sample it too!
CANDY GEODES
CITRIC ACID EXPERIMENT
This fun kitchen science experiment for kids is all about smell! What better way to test out our sense of smell than with a citrus acid experiment. Investigate which fruit makes the biggest chemical reaction; oranges or lemons.
CRANBERRY SECRET MESSAGES
Are you a fan of cranberry sauce? I’m not a huge fan, but it’s great for science! Explore acids and bases with the kids and of course, see if you can write a secret message or two.
DANCING CORN
Can you make corn dance? This bubbling corn experiment appears almost magical but it really just uses baking soda and vinegar for a classic kitchen science activity.
EDIBLE STRUCTURES
This one is more of an engineering activity but definitely uses items from the kitchen and is the perfect way to introduce STEM for kids.
EGG IN VINEGAR EXPERIMENT
Rubber egg, naked egg, bouncing egg, whatever you call it, this is a pretty cool science experiment for everyone.
ELECTRIC CORNSTARCH
Electric cornstarch is perfect as an experiment to demonstrate the power of attraction (between charged particles that is!) You just need 2 ingredients from your pantry and a couple of basic household ingredients to do this fun science experiment.
FLOATING RICE EXPERIMENT
Explore friction with a fun and simple activity that uses classic household supplies.
GROW SALT CRYSTALS
Simple to grow and taste-safe, this salt crystals experiment is easier for younger kids, but you can also try growing borax crystals for older kids too.
KITCHEN SINK OR FLOAT
What sinks and what floats? You might find our choices to be eye opening for little scientists! 
LAVA LAMP EXPERIMENT
Every kid loves this classic experiment that really is two activities in one! 
MAGIC MILK EXPERIMENT
Art with milk and fascinating kitchen science too.
M&M EXPERIMENT
Science and candy all in one perfectly simple science activity for kiddos to try.
MILK AND VINEGAR
Kids will be amazed by the transformation of a couple of household ingredients into a moldable, durable piece of a plastic-like substance. This milk and vinegar plastic experiment is a terrific example of kitchen science, a chemical reaction between two substances to form a new substance.
OOBLECK
Easy to make and even more fun to play with. Just 2 ingredients, and learn about non-Newtonian fluids with this simple kitchen science activity.
POP ROCKS AND SODA
A fun candy to eat, and now you can turn it into an easy Pop Rocks science experiment too! Find out what happens when you mix soda with pop rocks!
REGROW LETTUCE
Grow your own food on the kitchen counter from the leftovers! 
SKITTLES EXPERIMENT
This skittles experiment might not seem like much of a science activity, but kids love it! There are definitely some simple but important science concepts for them to learn, and they can play around with a little art too.
SODA EXPERIMENT
Love fizzing and exploding experiments? YES!! Well here’s a another one the kids are sure to love! All you need are Mentos and coke.
STARBURST ROCK CYCLE
Try this fun Starburst rock cycle activity where you can explore all the stages with one simple ingredient.
STRAWBERRY DNA EXTRACTION
Find out how to extract strawberry DNA with just a few simple ingredients from your kitchen.
SUGAR WATER DENSITY
Check out the density of liquids and try to make a rainbow too.
WALKING WATER
Get out the roll of paper towels for this kitchen science experiment!
WATER EXPERIMENT
Simple to set up and fun to experiment with, kids can test everyday materials to see if they absorb or repel liquids.
I hope you have found a few new science ideas to test out in your kitchen!
EXPERIMENTING WITH KITCHEN SCIENCE IS A BLAST!
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Margaret
Love the cookie cutter idea. My little preschooler loves this mini science experiment: milk in bowl, food coloring drops and swirl with toothpick. Entertains for a good 20-30 minutes every time.
melinda
it’s never too late to share this on #kidsinthekitchen 🙂 http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2014/05/peanut-butter-oatmeal-power-bites-kidsinthekitchen.html
Jolanthe
These are so cute and fun! Science experiments are always a hit with the kids. Thank you for sharing!
Makeovers & Motherhood
I am always intimidated by doing science experiments with my boys. I know they’d love them… but science was not my thing. So I shy away from them. These look so easy though, we may have to give ’em a try! Thanks for sharing on Makeovers & Motherhood’s Welcome Party Wednesday Link-Up! I am featuring you this week!
Susan W
It is great when we can use items we already have at home to help our children have fun learning! These are wonderful ideas that are easy to prepare. And I love that you contained each on a separate tray, should make clean-up a bit easier. Thanks for sharing at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop!
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STEM Guide
Making sugar crystals in the kitchen is another great one! We can’t wait to do some edible engineering ourselves!