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Easy DIY homemade bottle thermometer

Bottle Thermometer Experiment

This super fun weather experiment will help any kid become a meteorologist by making their own … [Read More...]

Water and food coloring make a hurricane

Hurricane In A Jar

This hurricane in a jar experiment is a super fun and simple way to teach kids about how hurricanes … [Read More...]

Water and oil look like an ocean in a jar

How To Make An Ocean In A Jar

If your kids are begging to go see the waves crashing at the beach and you cant take them there, I … [Read More...]

water spinning inside a jar like a tornado

Tornado Experiment

Tornadoes can be very scary and dangerous, but this fun Tornado Experiment makes it very easy to … [Read More...]

Red and blue water mix to demonstrate thunderstorms and cold fronts

Thunderstorm Science Experiment

Have you ever looked up into the summer sky and watched a small, harmless cloud somehow grow bigger … [Read More...]

How Do You Make A Simple Cloud In A Bottle

How To Make A Cloud In A Water Bottle

There are several fun ways to create a cloud in a bottle, but this method is the simplest and … [Read More...]

Turn an eggshell soft and flexible

Flexible Eggshell Experiment

Eggshells are usually very hard, fragile, and crack easily, but this Flexible Eggshell Experiment … [Read More...]

Spin two eggshells on a wet plate

Spinning Eggshell Experiment

The next time you crack open some eggs to cook up for breakfast, save the empty eggshells and let … [Read More...]

Impossible egg crush experiment

Breaking an Egg With One Hand Experiment

If you have ever tried to break an egg by squeezing it as hard as you can in your hand, you probably … [Read More...]

Make eggs glow in the dark

Glowing Egg Experiment

You can do a lot of fun science experiments with eggs, but did you know that you can actually make a … [Read More...]

Floating egg experiment

How to Make an Egg Float

A fresh raw egg will typically sink in a glass of fresh water, but we are going to change the … [Read More...]

Find out if eggs are fresh in this floating experiment

Egg Freshness Float Test

Have you ever pulled eggs out of the fridge and wondered if they are still fresh enough to eat!? … [Read More...]

How to make bouncy eggs with vinegar

Bouncy Egg Science Experiment

This Bouncy Egg Science Experiment is one that will amaze both kids and adults! Wait until you see … [Read More...]

Egg in an upside-down bottle experiment

Egg in an Upside-Down Bottle Trick

You might have seen or even done the classic egg in a bottle trick, but have you ever tried it with … [Read More...]

Egg falling from a tower experiment

Egg Drop Experiment

Would you dare place an egg on top of a tower and then make the tower collapse under the egg to make … [Read More...]

How to get an egg inside a bottle

Egg In a Bottle Experiment

Have you ever tried to fit a peeled hard-boiled egg into a narrow neck bottle!? Chances are if you … [Read More...]

Raisins dancing in a cup of liquid

Dancing Raisins Experiment

This super fun and easy experiment to do with kids only requires a few simple household ingredients! … [Read More...]

Candle burning underwater

Candle Water Experiment

You won't believe your eyes when a flame appears to be burning underwater in this super cool Candle … [Read More...]

Cool soap and pepper trick

Dancing Pepper and Soap Experiment

This is a classic and very fun science experiment that demonstrates the incredible power of water … [Read More...]

Make a tornado in a plastic bottle

Tornado in a Bottle Experiment

This is probably the first experiment I ever did as a kid, and being the weather nerd that I am, it … [Read More...]

Grapes floating and dancing in water

Dancing Grapes Experiment

Enjoy this super fun twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar reaction! We will use the carbon … [Read More...]

Floating water experiment

Upside Down Glass of Water Experiment

It's common knowledge that flipping a cup or bowl of water upside down is going to leave you … [Read More...]

Light refraction in water trick

Light Refraction in Water

This Light Refraction in Water experiment is one of the most simple, but yet very tricky experiments … [Read More...]

How to freeze water fast experiment

How to Freeze Water Fast

You won't believe your eyes when you watch a glass of water instantly freeze when an ice cube is … [Read More...]

An unpeeled orange floats and a peeled one sinks

Floating Orange Experiment

This super fun and simple science experiment is a great way to explore how the density of objects … [Read More...]

skewers in a bag without it leaking

Leak-Proof Bag Experiment

This Leak-Proof Bag Experiment will amaze your kids, and probably even have you scratching your head … [Read More...]

Paper flowers blooming in water

Magic Blooming Flowers

Making these paper flowers that bloom in water will keep your kids entertained while teaching them … [Read More...]

How to make it rain in a bottle

Rain in a Bottle Experiment

If you have always wanted to make it rain, then you have come to the right place! This Rain in a … [Read More...]

Blow up a balloon with yeast

Yeast Balloon Experiment

Check out this super cool experiment that uses the expanding power of yeast to inflate a balloon! … [Read More...]

Balloon expanding on bottle in hot water

Hot and Cold Balloon Experiment

Did you know that inflating and deflating a balloon can be as simple as heating up or cooling down … [Read More...]

Air pressure bottle experiment

Air Pressure Bottle Experiment

This super fun experiment uses a balloon filled with air pressure to power a homemade drink … [Read More...]

Pouring water into a bottle with holes in it

Water Pressure With Water Bottle Experiment

Kids will love learning about how water pressure changes with depth in this Water Pressure With … [Read More...]

Water bottle with holes does not leak

Water Bottle With Holes Experiment

This super cool and easy experiment can be used as a fun and educational air pressure demonstration, … [Read More...]

How to collapse a plastic bottle

Collapsing Plastic Bottle Experiment

This is a simple, easy, and fun way to use the physics of air pressure and temperature to crush a … [Read More...]

Make a cloud in a bottle with rubbing alcohol

Cloud in a Bottle Experiment With Rubbing Alcohol

There are several ways to make a cloud in a bottle, but this one is by far my favorite and works the … [Read More...]

How to make a bottle gun

How to Make a Bottle Gun

This super easy and fun activity uses the physics of air pressure to create an air gun out of a … [Read More...]

Balloon static electricity experiment

Balloon Static Electricity Experiment

This super fun and kid-friendly experiment demonstrates the fascinating science behind static … [Read More...]

Pop a balloon with an orange peel

How to Pop a Balloon Without Touching It

Did you know that you can pop a balloon with an orange peel, without even touching the balloon!? I … [Read More...]

Light bulb balloon experiment

Light Bulb Balloon Experiment

Did you know that you can illuminate a light bulb with the static electricity from a balloon!? I … [Read More...]

6 ways to make instant snow at home

How to Make Instant Snow at Home

If you are a snow lover like me, then you have probably wanted to take matters into your own hands … [Read More...]

Store bought snow vs homemade snow

Amazing Super Snow Powder VS Homemade Snow

You can buy various brands of instant snow powder at the store that expand into fluffy snow when you … [Read More...]

Salt and water instant snow

How to Make Instant Snow Without Baking Soda

There are many ways to make snow at home using baking soda but don't worry if you run out of baking … [Read More...]

Make instant snow with baking soda

How to Make Snow With Baking Soda

If you absolutely love snow like me, but you are running out of patience waiting for mother nature … [Read More...]

Balloon in a bottle experiment

Balloon in a Bottle Experiment

This super easy and fun experiment is a great and safe way for kids and curious adults to learn … [Read More...]

Unpoppable balloon experiment

Unpoppable Balloon Experiment

This is probably the simplest, yet just as fascinating balloon experiment that I have discovered … [Read More...]

balloon on a CD experiment

Hovercraft Science Experiment

This is a super fun and entertaining hands-on experiment that kids of all ages will love as they … [Read More...]

Balloon and Candle Experiment

Balloon and Candle Experiment

Are you ready for another fun and super easy balloon experiment!? This balloon experiment uses a … [Read More...]

Balloon and glass experiment

Balloon and Glass Experiment

Did you know that you can squeeze an inflated water balloon into a glass jar with the help of some … [Read More...]

Push the balloon onto multiple pins and it won't pop

Balloon and Pin Experiment

There are many ways to pop a balloon, but did you know that having too many sharp objects against a … [Read More...]

Baking soda and vinegar balloon experiment

Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon Experiment

There are many ways to create a stunning reaction between baking soda and vinegar, but I would have … [Read More...]

Diet Coke and Mentos Volcano

Mentos and Coke Volcano

You have probably seen or heard about this classic experiment before that involves dropping mentos … [Read More...]

Gobstopper candies make colorful water

Gobstopper Experiment

This super fun and easy experiment creates a dramatic display as the jawbreakingly hard, tasty … [Read More...]

Color changing milk experiment

Color Changing Milk Experiment

This is a great, easy, and safe experiment to do with your kids that is sure to make a lot of smiles … [Read More...]

Hail formation science experiment

How Does Hail Form – Science Experiment

Kids of all ages will enjoy safely participating in this science experiment as they watch … [Read More...]

Rising water in an upside down jar

Rising Water Experiment Step by Step

This is a super fun and exciting way to learn about the properties of air pressure by watching water … [Read More...]

Instant and easy snow in the summer

How to Make Instant Snow

There are many science experiments that create instant snow from the comfort of your own home, but … [Read More...]

Make instant ice from a bottle

How to Turn Water Into Ice Instantly

The best thing about this super cool experiment is that it is fun for both adults and children, and … [Read More...]

fireproof balloon experiment

How to Fireproof a Balloon

This fun and simple science experiment only requires a few household materials along with some adult … [Read More...]

how to make a cloud in a bottle

3 Easy Ways To Make a Cloud in a Bottle

You may have already made a cloud in a bottle in some way, shape, or form, but did you know there … [Read More...]

supplies to make a cloud in a bottle without matches

How to Make A Cloud in a Bottle (Without Matches)

You can learn a lot about high and low pressure weather systems with this fun experiment for kids. … [Read More...]

shaving cream and food coloring rain experiment

How to Make it Rain in a Jar

This is a simple and easy science experiment for kids that teaches them the science behind why it … [Read More...]

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Hi! I'm Taylor - a former broadcast meteorologist, and daddy of three little girls. You'll most likely find me in the great outdoors, checking the weather or exploring the fascinating world of science.

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