15+ Best Kitchen Science Experiments

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 experiments to do at home with household items.  These 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

KITCHEN SCIENCE

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.

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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!

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 caregivers to try with young kids!

SCIENCE RESOURCES TO GET YOU STARTED:

How to Set Up a DIY Science Lab

DIY Science Kit For Kids

20 Tips To Make Science At Home Fun!

THE BEST FOOD EXPERIMENTS

Start off with easy to do, and edible food experiments the kids will love including plenty of edible slime recipes, ice cream in a bag, and fizzy lemonade!

Some of our favorite food experiments:

• Borax Free Slime Recipes
• Bread In A Bag
• Butter In A Jar
• Chocolate Pudding Slime
• Fizzy Lemonade
• Ice Cream In A Bag
• Popcorn Science 
• Peeps Experiments

MORE KITCHEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

STRAWBERRY DNA EXTRACTION

Find out how to extract strawberry DNA with just a few simple ingredients from your kitchen.

BAKING SODA REACTION WITH 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.

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 EXPERIMENT

Rubber egg, naked egg, bouncing egg, whatever you call it, this is a pretty cool science experiment for everyone.

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LAVA LAMP DENSITY EXPERIMENT

Every kid loves this classic experiment that really is two activities in one!

SUGAR WATER DENSITY

Check out the density of liquids and try to make a rainbow too.

MAGIC MILK EXPERIMENT

Art with milk and fascinating kitchen science too.

WALKING WATER

Get out the roll of paper towels for this kitchen science experiment!

REGROW LETTUCE

Grow your own food on the kitchen counter from the leftovers!

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.

KITCHEN SINK OR FLOAT

What sinks and what floats?  You might find our choices to be eye opening for little scientists!

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.

BAKING POWDER CHEMISTRY

This is great for the little baker in the house. Did you know that making cookies is kitchen science too!

CANDY SCIENCE

Also make sure to check out our peeps slime or this cool starburst slime.

APPLE EXPERIMENTS

Why do apples turn brown?  Find out why with these fun kitchen science experiments and more.

HOW TO MAKE OOBLECK

Easy to make and fun to play with, and you learn about non-Newtonian fluids in the process with this kitchen science activity.

BUBBLE SCIENCE

Investigate the science of bubbles and have fun at the same time.

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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