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17 Easy Science Experiments for Kids Using Household Items

September 29, 2017 by Laura 18 Comments

Last Updated on January 10, 2022

When we’re stuck indoors on a rainy weekend we are always trying to find activities to entertain the kids using things we already have at home.  But usually we end up on our computers for 30 minutes trying to find ideas!  So I thought I’d do a round up post of easy science experiments for kids that only require household ingredients.

A round up of 17 easy science experiments for kids. Foster their love of learning all while using household items! Perfect rainy day activities for kids.

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Easy Science Experiments for Kids

These experiments are best suited for 3-6 year olds I think.  But honestly I really like them, so maybe they’re for all ages!  I’ve included any of the ingredients that you may or may not have on hand so you can easily pick an experiment that you can do right away!

1. Shaving Cream Rain Clouds

Shaving Cream cloud science experiment

Learn about how rain is made or just have fun mixing pretty colours!
You’ll need shaving cream and food colouring.
From: One Little Project at a Time

2. Growing Gummy Bears

Compare the difference between using plain and salt water to grow gummy bears.
You’ll need salt and gummy bears.
From: Play Dough to Plato

3. Walking Rainbow

Watch as colours travel through paper towels to mix in the next jar.
You’ll need food colouring and paper towels.
From: Steam Powered Family

4. Dish Soap Silly Putty

Dish Soap Silly Putty easy science experiments for kids

It’s not quite liquid and not quite solid, but lots of fun! The colour of the putty will depend on the colour of the dish soap you use.
You’ll need dish soap (or shampoo) and cornstarch.
From: One Little Project

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5. Salt Crystal Apples

You could easily make different shapes with this simple experiment!
You’ll need pipe cleaners and salt.
From: Schooling a Monkey

6. The Science of Yeast

The science of yeast. Easy science experiments for kids

Discover how yeast works.
You’ll need balloons and active dry yeast.
From: Play Dough to Plato

7. Hatch a Dinosaur Egg

This is such a fantastic idea!  And a great alternative to the standard volcano.
You’ll need, small toys or objects, baking soda, food colouring and vinegar.
From: Sunshine and Hurricanes

8. Growing Rock Candy

Grow your own rock candy and your kids will love you forever!  ๐Ÿ˜€
You’ll need lots of sugar, skewers or candy sticks and food colouring.  For edible experiments you may want to look into natural food colouring.  You may also want candy flavouring.

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9. Oobleck

How to make fun gooey cornstarch ooebleck.

My mom used to make this for us as kids, I didn’t know it had a proper name though, we just called it goop! We made this a couple weekends ago and my 5yo spent over 2 hours playing with it. Major success!
You’ll need cornstarch and food colouring.
From: Babble Dabble Do

10. Ocean Currents

Learn how ocean currents work!
You’ll need food colouring.
From: Life Over C’s

11. Rainbow Paper

Make pretty paper then turn into another craft!
You’ll need black paper and clear nail polish.
From: Science Kiddo

12. Constellation Flashlight

Learn about the stars with a constellation flashlight

My son loves learning about space, so this will be a great way to teach him about constellations!
You’ll need a flashlight, black paper and black paint.
From: Handmade Charlotte

13. Dancing Worms

This is another fun variation on the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment.
You’ll need gummy worms, vinegar and baking soda.
From: Play Dough to Plato

14. Make Pennies Turn Green

Learn about chemical reactions and make observations with a free printable.
You’ll need copper pennies and vinegar.
From: Buggy and Buddy

15. Mentos Geyser

Make science fun with a mentos geyser experiment

Who doesn’t love a good explosion?
You’ll need a 2L bottle of dark coloured soda and a pack of Mentos.
From: I Can Teach My Child

16. Disappearing Eggshell

Is there anything vinegar can’t do?!
You’ll need a mason jar with a lid, eggs and vinegar.
From: Premeditated Leftovers

17. Chromatography

cool science experiments for kids using household items.

These instructions call for a canvas tote bag, but I think a piece of cotton fabric would work too.
You’ll need fabric, black water based markers and rubbing alcohol.
From: Babble Dabble Do

 

Which of these looks like the most fun?!  I can’t wait to try the dino eggs!

Happy Experimenting!

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  1. Jenifer says

    May 21, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    These are such great ideas! I cant wait to try a bunch this summer!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      I hope you do! They’re fun!

      Reply
  2. Aldona says

    February 19, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    recently I looks for something different and you helps me a lot. Thanks for the magical ideas.

    Reply
  3. Falak says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Love these! They look so fun too. Wondering if I can do some of them with my toddlers? Perhaps the shaving cream one?

    Reply
  4. Marie says

    October 3, 2017 at 3:27 am

    Oh these look like soooo much fun! Pinning for later!!!

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:34 am

    Thank you for this post! My five year old wants to be a scientist when he grows up, so we do a lot of science experiments in our house. I love the rainclouds, goop, and constellations.

    Reply
  6. Sashsa Mills says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:10 am

    These look so fun! I’m sharing so I can come back and do some of these with my kids.

    Reply
  7. Jaime says

    October 2, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    My kids will LOVE these! Sharing on my Facebook page for other mamas to see!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 2, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    October 2, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    These are awesome! My 8 year old son loves doing science experiments so I am saving this one for him! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 2, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      I’m glad you liked it! Have fun experimenting! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. candy says

    October 2, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Wonderful round up of science projects to do with children. Nice you can make these from common household items.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 2, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Yes! So many times I’ve wanted to do fun stuff like this but the project requires such specialized ingredients. I love that I have most of the items required for these experiments already in my cupboards!

      Reply
  10. Jen says

    October 2, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    This list is outstanding!! I love the rain clouds and the walking rainbow! It’s my daughter’s birthday this week and we may have to try these with her friends!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 2, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      I love that it’s a super inexpensive activity, you can just grab a couple cans of shaving cream from the dollar store! Have fun with the birthday celebrations!

      Reply

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