Oobleck (or oblec) is one of our favorite science experiment substances to make! We make it all the time because if fulfills the basic requirements: It super simple to make! It’s educational in that it teaches kids about non-newtonian fluids. It’s messy (but very easy to clean up). It’s a …
Weiterlesen »Shaving Cream Rain Clouds * Ages 4 and Up ⋆ Raising Dragons
Shaving Cream Rain Clouds 🌧ages 4 and Up 🌧 Looking for a simple science experiment you can easily do at home but will amaze the kids? Well, look no further because shaving cream rain clouds is a fun, simple science experiment to teach kids a little about the weather (or …
Weiterlesen »Super Simple Oobleck Sidewalk Paint * ages 2+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Oobleck is one of the coolest substances for kids to experiment with, but did you know you can also use it to make sidewalk paint? If you’re wondering what oobleck (or oblec) is, then start by checking out our article about oobleck here. This oobleck sidewalk paint recipe only has …
Weiterlesen »Liquid Density Experiment * ages 4+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Liquid Density Experiment 💦ages 4+ 💦 This is a classic, kitchen, science experiment and one we had been wanting to try! It’s such a great way to teach kids about the difference in densities of various liquids. I tried to select liquids of different colors for added effect and to …
Weiterlesen »How To Make An Egg Stand Up Straight * ages 4+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
In this cool science experiment, we are going to show you how to make an egg stand up straight seemingly all by itself….almost like magic! First check out the below video where Nate will show you the experiment in action: MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 raw egg in the shell A pinch …
Weiterlesen »Slime Bubbles * ages 4+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Slime Bubbles 💡 ages 4+ 💡 Today we made our favorite slime recipe and then I gave the boys some straws and let them blow bubbles in the slime. They had the best time and didn’t even realize they were developing their oral motor skills! Before starting this activity, check …
Weiterlesen »Bread Clip Straw Pickup * ages 3+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Bread Clip Straw Pickup 🥖 ages 3+ 🥖Here’s a fun activity to build oral motor skills, fine motor skills and number recognition! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Bread clips (aka bread tags, bread tabs or bread ties) A bendy straw A bowl Permanent marker Bread clips are our new favorite repurposed …
Weiterlesen »Brain Blox Building Planks * ages 2-99 ⋆ Raising Dragons
Brain Blox Building Planks💡ages 2+ 💡 Such an awesome STEM toy for open-ended, creative play! Thanks to Brain Blox for sending to us! Full toy review: Right out of the box I knew this toy was going to be a hit but I didn’t know the extent all my boys …
Weiterlesen »Garden Hose Math Game * ages 3+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Garden Hose Math Game 💦 ages 3+ 💦 My boys love any reason to use our spray hose so I decided to make a fun math game to play! Materials needed (affiliate links): Garden hose Spray nozzle Sidewalk chalk What to do: 1. Start by writing about 10 numbers onto …
Weiterlesen »Create With Clay Dinosaurs Craft Kit * ages 5+ ⋆ Raising Dragons
Create With Clay Dinosaurs Craft Kit 🦕 ages 5+ 🦖 This fun set is perfect for any child who loves dinosaurs and creating! Thanks to Faber-Castell for sending us this awesome activity set! Get the set here (affiliate link) >> https://amzn.to/2KgZvBC Right from the start I knew this set would be a …
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