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7 Science Experiments For Kids With Kitchen Ingredients

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Science experiments can be fun and even edible!

Right now you likely have all the ingredients needed for some awesome science experiments right in your kitchen. Grab some kids, these simple ingredients, and get your science geek on!

1.Edible Slime or Gak (Chemical and Borax Free!), Fun At Home With Kids

Gak is a ton of fun and this version, that you can eat, is amazing! It’s creator, Asia Citro, has an M. Ed in Science Education. She is bringing the knowledge in this recipe that is fun for the whole family!

All you will need is some basil seeds, cornstarch, and food coloring.

Just look at the joy on this child’s face! Click the picture for full directions. 

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Fun At Home With Kids

2.Science on a Stick: Rock Candy, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist

Growing edible sugar crystals is fun and delicious! Kids can learn about how crystals form by repeating patterns of molecules.

To make rock candy on a stick, you’ll need: 5 cups white granulated sugar, 2 cups water, cake pop sticks or wooden skewers, and food coloring.

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The Kitchen Pantry Scientist

3.Two Toothy Eggsperiments, Luv Pre-K

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Luv Pre-K

This one is great even for younger children and will teach them important lessons about caring for their teeth.

You will need:

  • 4 boiled eggs and 1 raw egg
  • Dark soda
  • Coffee or tea
  • Vinegar

Kids will learn how coffee and soda negatively affects their teeth and how brushing helps to remove stains.

4. EDIBLE WATER BEADS, Growing a Jeweled Rose

Great for sensory play and counting exercises. You will need tapioca pearls for this one. Everything else you will likely already have in your kitchen. Just be careful with younger children in case of choking hazard.

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Growing Up Jeweled Rose

5.Layered Liquids, Babble Dabble Do

This experiment will look like magic, but you can explain that heavy liquids sink while lighter liquids float. Molasses makes this one a sticky but fun activity.

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Babble Dabble Do

6. PURPLE BREW: LEARNING ABOUT ACIDS AND BASES, What Do We Do All Day

Did you know? Cabbage is an indicator for acids and bases! In this experiment, you will use cabbage to make a purple brew and then use either water or vinegar to make it change colors. The effect is magical! Add in baking soda for a delightful fizzing effect and we have a winner!

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What Do We Do All Day

7. Dissect a Bean Seed, Buggy And Buddy

How does our food grow? In this experiment, kids will get to peer inside a bean!

You will need:

  • Large beans
  • Magnifying glass
  • Recording sheet
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Buggy and Buddy

Have a kitchen science experiment your kid’s love? Share it in the comments! Happy Experimenting! 

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