Here are some science experiments that you can do around the house with your toddlers and preschoolers. These are also perfect for doing in school as well.
- A simple tray & jars for sorting magnetic objects - Sonshine Kids
- Moving magnetic objects through a plastic tub - Inspiration Laboratories
- Creating magnetic sculptures - Home School Escapade
- Making a simple compass - Kids Activities
- Exploring different metals - All for the Boys
- Magnetic sensory box - Creekside Learning
- Measuring how far magnet moves things - Camp Slop
- Making pipe cleaners in a plastic bottle move - Sunny Day Today Mama
- Extracting paper clips from a jar of water - Mommy Me - The Wonder Years and Early Education and Cuba Antek (this is in Polish so you need to get your browser to translate but then some great visuals & ideas)
- Magnetic bottles - Familylicious
- How many paper clips can you pick up with one magnet - Kid Spot
- Lifting up a dollar bill - Kids Activities (curious to discover if works with the £!)
- How many balloons will stick to your head? Blog Me Mom
- Picking up paper with balloons - Mrs Mouthy & Making ghosts dance - Life in the Unknown
- Moving a can with a balloon - Play Based Learning
- Popping balloons - Play Based Learning
- Bending water - Life with More Babies and Frugal Fun 4 Boys
- Separating pepper from salt with static - Frugal Fun 4 Boys
- Moving paper in a static bottle - Getting Messy with Ms Jessi
- Jumping pop corn - Raising Sparks