Here’s a little science experiment that is probably meant for elementary school students, but my pre-schoolers had fun performing it, too!Â
Materials
Milk (2%, whole milk, or cream)
dinner plate
cotton swabs
food colouring bottles (at least 3 different colours)
Instructions
1. Pour enough milk (you can repeat this experiment using 2%, whole milk or cream) in a dinner plate to completely cover the bottom to a depth of a 1/4″. Allow the milk to settle.
Mar 29 2013
Posted by Jodi as Adventures in Parenting, Family Time, Kids Can Do It Too, Kitchen Chemistry
Here’s a little activity I decided to do with the kids to help them learn about different tastes and textures.
I cut up some fruit (clementines, red apples, green apples, kiwi, strawberries and a lemon) and placed them on a tray.
Then I explained the experiment and put a blindfold on my 3.5 year old.
Aug 09 2011
Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Crafting with Kids, Kitchen Chemistry
You are probably wondering what toothpaste putty might be?
It’s very fun and very cool. Â We mixed up some toothpaste putty while we were on holiday with some friends and the kids had a great time making a giant mess!! Â Awesome! + READ MORE
Jul 27 2011
Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Kidz In The Kitchen, Kitchen Chemistry
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
July is National Ice Cream Month – YUMMY! Not that I needed an excuse to eat ice cream but I am sure this is a good one.
To celebrate, I thought I would try ice cream in a bag, an activity that the kids can really get in on, they can mix and they can shake! I found the recipe here.
Here is what you will need for one serving.

Jul 19 2011
Posted by Holly as Adventures in Parenting, Crafting with Kids, Family Time, Kitchen Chemistry
Ice cube painting – an awesome summer activity and I was dyeing to give it a try with my kids (pardon the pun!)  There are lots of variations but here are two that I tried with my kids (ages 3 and under).  Inspiration abounds on the internet, doesn’t it?!
For the simplest and likely the best for  project to do with the toddler in your life you’ll need:
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