We love learning and playing with simple kitchen science experiments. Why kitchen science? Because everything you need is already in your kitchen cupboards. So many simple science activities can be made, demonstrated and observed with common kitchen ingredients. Make sure to check out even more cool kids science and STEM ideas.
KITCHEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
WHY SCIENCE IN THE KITCHEN?
There are so many great science experiments that use simple kitchen ingredients. Most of which I am sure you already have in your cupboards. Why not bring your science learning right into the kitchen. Learning happens everywhere! We already know, kids love to be with you in the kitchen.
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 activities can be so cool for young kids and also easy for their adults to set up and clean up!
Click on all the blue links below to see how you can enjoy these cool kitchen science experiments at home {or in the classroom}! Perfect for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and care givers to try with young kids!
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FUN KITCHEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS!
EDIBLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
1. FAKE SNOT SLIME or EDIBLE GELATIN SLIME
Make a fun edible slime from pantry ingredients. You can also check out our edible Marshmallow Slime or Gummy Bear Slime as alternatives. 
2.BAKING SODA SCIENCE WITH FIZZING COOKIE CUTTERS
Baking soda and vinegar eruptions are always a hit and we have a ton of baking soda science ideas . We also like to get out the cookie cutters too.
3. WATER ABSORPTION SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
Simple to set up and fun to experiment with, kids can test everyday materials to see if they absorb or repel liquids.
Rubber egg, naked egg, bouncing egg, whatever you call it, this is a pretty cool science experiment for everyone.
5. DENSITY EXPERIMENT AND REACTION
Every kid loves this classic experiment that really is two activities in one! 
Check out the density of liquids and try to make a rainbow too.
Art with milk and fascinating science too. 
8. WALKING WATER
Get out the roll of paper towels for this one! 
9. GROW LETTUCE
Grow your own food on the kitchen counter from the leftovers! 
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.
What sinks and what floats? You might find our choices to be eye opening for little scientists! 
12. GROW SALT CRYSTALS
Simple to grow salt crystals experiment is easier for younger kids, but you can also try growing borax crystals for older kids too. 
This is great for the little baker in the house. Did you know that making cookies is a science too!
14. CANDY SCIENCE
Also make sure to check out our peeps slime or this cool starburst slime.
Why do apples turn brown? Find out why with these fun kitchen science experiments and more.
16. HOW TO MAKE GOOP / OOBLECK
Easy goop is a fun kitchen science experiment to try and you learn about non-Newtonian fluids in the process.
17. BUBBLE SCIENCE
Investigate the science of bubbles and have fun at the same time.
18. HOMEMADE BUTTER
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 says
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 says
it’s never too late to share this on #kidsinthekitchen 🙂 http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2014/05/peanut-butter-oatmeal-power-bites-kidsinthekitchen.html
Jolanthe says
These are so cute and fun! Science experiments are always a hit with the kids. Thank you for sharing!
Makeovers & Motherhood says
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 says
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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