Fun Science for Kids!

40+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 02:51:25 +0000

We are living in a strange time. Never did I think that I would be searching for virtual field trips to take with my daughter and daycare children! But here we are, trying to make the best of the situation we are living in. Now you can experience landmarks and museums around the world with […]

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Animal X-Rays on the Light Table

Where Imagination Grows — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:59:24 +0000

Let’s learn about animal science with animal x-rays on the light table! It’s no secret that we love our light table. It’s one of the most popular items in the playroom and we’re always looking for simple ways to use it to encourage learning and exploration. This month our Light & Reflections Series is all about engineering […]

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Preschool Science: Learning About Force with Cars & Ramps

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:42:23 +0000

Ready for some simple preschool science? This week as part of our Poppins Book Nook, a virtual book club for kids, we decided to take our “To The Laboratory” theme and do some simple preschool science experiments with force and motion. This is a simple way to introduce physics to preschoolers and all you need is a kid, […]

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Sink or Float Experiment on the Light Table

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:21:12 +0000

We took a simple science activity, a sink or float experiment, and added a new element to it by doing it on the light table! My daughter and the daycare kids loved it! We use our light table as often as we can and this activity was a perfect way to learn science on the […]

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Earth Science for Kids on the Light Table

Where Imagination Grows — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:55:56 +0000

We love to explore with natural materials and items we find out in our yard or parks. The girls have been especially fond of rocks lately so to encourage this interest we rounded up some rocks and agates and pulled out the light table. Exploring rocks and agates is a great, hands-on way to introduce […]

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Ice Building Blocks- Simple Summer STEM for Kids

Where Imagination Grows — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:57:24 +0000

It’s summertime! Let’s make building blocks that can cool your down! This is a simple STEM activity for kids that both my toddlers and preschoolers loved. It’s super easy, what’s simpler than making ice, and these ice building blocks kept my kids busy until the were nearly melted! Plus it’s a great way to introduce kids to simple science. Ice […]

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