Fun Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids

Ever wondered how to make a rainbow appear right in your kitchen?

Grab some milk, food coloring, and dish soap for the classic "Magic Milk" experiment.

Pour milk into a shallow dish, add drops of different food coloring, then touch the surface with a

soapy cotton swab.

Watch as the colors swirl and dance!

This simple reaction demonstrates how soap breaks up fat molecules, creating a mesmerizing burst of color that kids

will love.

Can you make a balloon inflate without blowing into it?

For this experiment, you'll need a balloon vinegar and baking soda.

Pour vinegar into a bottle, then use a funnel to add baking soda into a balloon.

Carefully fit the balloon over the bottle's neck and let the baking soda drop in.

Watch as the balloon inflates.

This is a safe, kid friendly way to show how mixing acids and bases creates carbon dioxide gas.

Want to make your own lava lamp?

Fill a clear glass with water, add vegetable oil, and drop in some food coloring.

Now toss in an Alka Seltzer tablet and watch the magic happen.

Bubbles of colored water rise and fall through the oil, creating a mesmerizing effect.

This experiment is a fantastic way to introduce kids to the concept of liquid density and chemical reactions,

all while making something that looks super cool on your countertop.

How about making objects float in mid air?

Try the Dancing Raisins experiment.

Fill a glass with clear soda like Sprite or seven up and drop in a few raisins.

At first they'll sink, but soon bubbles will cling to the raisins and lift them up, making them

dance.

This playful experiment is a fun way to show kids how gas bubbles can change the density of

objects, making them float and sink repeatedly.

Ever seen a homemade volcano erupt?

Mold a volcano shape from Play Doh around a small cup.

Add baking soda inside, then pour in vinegar mixed with red food coloring.

Stand back as foamy lava erupts and spills over.

This classic experiment never gets old and is a dramatic way to teach kids about chemical reactions.

Plus, it's a perfect excuse to get a little messy and creative with your volcano designs.