Science and STEM ideas for kids

Charts STEM Was.Briggs LEARNING Exploding Rainbows You will need ... Clear containver x 7 Food colouring Baking soda White Vinegar Instructions Prepare your clear containers - ideally do this outside on a good day or make sure to use a protective sheet zs it's a bit messy! Add baking soda to each contoiner using a spoon. A small spoonful should do it but this does depend on the size of your container. This experiment works ust as well with a small container Add two drops of food colouring to each container - red food colouring to your first container, orange to the second, yellow to the third, green to the fourth, blue to the fifth, indigo to the sixth and violet to the seventh or the closest colours you hove. Pour your vinegor into the container. The reaction will happen quickly so be sure to watch carefully and enjoy your exploding rainbows! How it works! Baking soda and vinegar for a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction produces carbon dicasde gas which causes our rainbows to explode! Tiwe carbon dioxide gos escopes causing it to overflow the container. REMEMBER TO ASK FOR ADULT PERMISSION AND/OR SUPERVISION WHEN REQUIRED! To find more experiments you can enjoy at home visit www.stem.org.uk/home-learning #STEMathome Please share your photos and videos on Twitter and tog in @STEMLearningUK and MrsBriggsDA #scienceathome.

How to make an exploding rainbow

Today we have a great STEM activity for your kids, how to make an exploding rainbow. I know the thought of something exploding may make you worry a bit (the …

Colouring craft activity: Colour within the lines #31daysofactivities

We have Arthur Wears guesting on the site today for our 31 days of activities with a lovely colour craft activity. I love to see young children explore with different …

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Nature colour wheel #31daysofactivities

We are getting back to nature today for our 31 Days of Activities extravaganza, with this wonderful nature colour wheel activity from Mimosas and Motherhood. This nature color wheel is …

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Hapa zome printing craft for kids #31daysofactivities

For our 31 days of activities article this time around we are looking at Hapa zome, courtesy of Jenny from Monkey and Mouse. First of all, let’s find out a …

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Science ROCKS: How to teach kids fun concepts with a Rock Tumbler #31daysofactivities

Today in our 31 Days of Activities, we have a lovely STEM activity for the kids to help teach them just how much Science Rocks! This is from the Hess …

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Rainbow colouring pages: The Rainbow Blots activity pack

We have some lovely free printables for you today; rainbow colouring pages and some other rainbow based activity sheets. Carlie Wright has created these using the key themes in her book, …

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Family shopping list

Doing the weekly shop can be a bit of a hassle if you aren’t focused and keeping organised by doing a family shopping list. But with the busyness of modern …

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Ad | Free Go Grow Glow sorting game for kids

We have a lovely little sorting game for kids for you today, that works both at home, and also in a school environment too. We have created a wonderful Go …

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Simple Planet STEM activity sheet

Are you searching for a fun way to teach your kids about the planets, then these simple planet STEM activity sheets could be for you? We have a solar system …

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Germ activity for kids: Free worksheets

You may have noticed that there is a lot of talk about virus, bacteria and germs. So what better way to present the kids with an learning opportunity that putting …