These flying cups are a great STEM challenge for any time of year. One cup acts as an elastic band launcher, and the other is ...

A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to introduce the concept of ...

A Halloween Candy Grabber is a great STEM challenge for Halloween. Children can investigate by making the grabber shorter and longer or adding extra pieces like easy to hold handles or extra grippy ...

If you're looking for a totally FREE Halloween activity that's both educational and fun, you're in the right place! Download my spooky Halloween Science Quiz and discover all kinds of fun facts about ...

Are you planning a Halloween party this year? If so, we've got lots of fun and easy Halloween party ideas and games to keep guests of all ages entertained for hours. Make a Halloween garland like ...

1. Carefully pierce a hole in the top of the cup. Ask an adult to help. 2. Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie a small knot at the end. 3. Attach the paper clip. 4. Wet a small paper towel. 5.

Autumn is a brilliant time of year for outdoor science activities in the forest. Find out why leaves change colour in autumn, create rafts and dens with sticks, collect treasures such as pinecones, ...

Over the many years I've been writing Science Sparks, Autumn has always been my favourite season for designing themed activities. I love the colourful leaves, dark nights, cooler weather, and, of ...

Once a plant has made seeds ( remember pollination and fertilisation? ) they need to be dispersed. Seed dispersal is the scattering of seeds. If seeds just dropped next to the parent plant, they would ...

Thank you to Science Sparks for inviting me to guest post on their blog today. You can find me over at Rainy Day Mum where I share play ideas, activities, crafts, learning experiences and fun for ...