5We 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?

So many great science experiments 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. HOW TO GET SET UP FOR SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS IN THE KITCHEN! 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! SCIENCE RESOURCES TO GET STARTED: Set Up a Homemade Science Lab Homemade DIY Science Kit 20 Tips To Make Science At Home Fun!

FUN KITCHEN SCIENCE FOR KIDS

FAKE SNOT SLIME or EDIBLE GELATIN SLIME Edible slime made from pantry ingredients. You can also check out Metamucil slime as another alternative if you have some of the powder on hand.

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 right here. 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 Rubber egg, naked egg, bouncing egg, whatever you call it, this is a pretty cool science experiment for everyone.   DENSITY EXPERIMENT AND REACTION E very kid loves this classic experiment that 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 too. WALING WATER Get out the roll of paper towels for this one! GROW 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 to kids.

KITCHEN SINK FLOAT What sinks and what floats? You might find our choices to be eye opening for little scientists! GROW SALT CRYSTALS Simple to grow salt crystals is easier for younger kids, but you can also try growing borax crystals too. BAKING POWDER CHEMISTRY This is great for the little baker in the house. Did you know that making cookies is a science too! CANDY SCIENCE Also make sure to check out our peeps slime or this cool starburst slime. APPLE EXPERIMENTS MAKE GOOP / OOBLECK BUBBLE SCIENCE 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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