Using iodine to identify starch is a fantastic visual science experiment for kids. The kids really enjoyed this simple experiment of using iodine to identify starch. I got to thinking about iodine after writing last week’s water post, because I remembered using iodine tablets to purify water when I went hiking on the Inca trail as a thirteen-year-old. It’s hard to … [Read more...] about Iodine and Starches Visual Science Experiment for Kids
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Fun Science: Candy Experiments
Fun candy experiments kids love. A great way to use up leftover candy from Easter, parties, Halloween, and Christmas! Easter typically involves candy. Lots of candy. Too much candy for little stomachs! We got some science experiment mileage out of our Easter candy by seeing what we could do with our candy besides eating it! First, we microwaved jelly beans and … [Read more...] about Fun Science: Candy Experiments
25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Over 25 boy-approved summer activity for kids ideas selected from some of my favorite blogs. Of course, girls can enjoy all of these activities as well! As the only boy with three sisters, my son sometimes feels (justifiably, at times) that the girls rule the house. I polled my blog friends for their top summer activity for kids ideas that might appeal to 8-12-year-old … [Read more...] about 25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Felt Shape Sheep Spring Activity for Kids
Get creative with shapes in the spring with this simple felt shape sheep. It makes a great spring craft for kids; it's even baby and toddler safe! Continue the theme with my eraser stamped sheep and these bunny and sheep coloring pages. Our felt board hoop continues to be very popular with my kids. In the spring we put it to use making cute felt shape sheep! This is a … [Read more...] about Felt Shape Sheep Spring Activity for Kids
How to Plant a Container Garden with Kids
Tips for planting a container garden - what type of garden to set up, and plants you might want to try when working with kids. I spent my early childhood living on a farm. I'm raising city kids, but I want them to have a tiny taste of farm life, especially the incredible flavor of home grown food. We always had a couple of big container gardens in our house in … [Read more...] about How to Plant a Container Garden with Kids