As a
mother of two little boys I find myself constantly digging in the dirt for
worms or pretending to be a pirate captain. These activities are all well and
good, but can only be done so much before the entertainment factor in them
wears thin. So I have been racking my brain trying to think of some fun
alternative activities.
While I was never great at the math part of most science experiments, I always enjoyed the wow factor science experiments brought to the table. So while the Chicagoland area has been bombarded with rain I have been working on remembering all the experiments I enjoyed as a child. I have put together a little list of some fun crafts for the kids that have a little mad scientist feel to them. This should be a fun spring!
The first experiment is something called Leaping Lizard Brew! I saw it for the first time when I was in middle school and I remember thinking, “Oh SNAP! That is so cool!” So I figured my children would have a pretty similar reaction and I was not disappointed.
What you need:
The
concoction just creeps right out of the jar and my children practically leap out of their chairs! It is fun and gooey and totally
enjoyable to watch {both the experiment and my children’s reaction to the
experiment}. We did this a couple times using various colors. It was the
perfect activity for a rainy gloomy day. Since we placed the jar on top of the
cookie sheet clean up was a breeze.
While I was never great at the math part of most science experiments, I always enjoyed the wow factor science experiments brought to the table. So while the Chicagoland area has been bombarded with rain I have been working on remembering all the experiments I enjoyed as a child. I have put together a little list of some fun crafts for the kids that have a little mad scientist feel to them. This should be a fun spring!
The first experiment is something called Leaping Lizard Brew! I saw it for the first time when I was in middle school and I remember thinking, “Oh SNAP! That is so cool!” So I figured my children would have a pretty similar reaction and I was not disappointed.
What you need:
Jar
Cookie Sheet
Vinegar
Baking Soda
Food Coloring
Glitter
Dish Soap
How to Make It:
Fill ½ jar with vinegar
Add food coloring and glitter {as much or
little as you like until you have the desired effect}
Stir in a good 1 tablespoon of dish soap.
Place jar on a cookie sheet and add in a
tablespoon of baking soda.
WATCH!
Do you have any favorite experiments from your childhood?
