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Tag Archive 'kid’s science'

Aug 07 2008

Building a Toad Terrarium

Published by sirenavs under learning,Science

Mid-summer is a wonderful time of the year; the kids are still home, they are beginning to get bored and are constantly hounding your with questions like, “Mooommm, what can I doooo?” Okay, maybe it isn’t quite that great but around here, the kids love this time of year. Not because they are bored or [...]

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Jul 19 2008

Fun with Science: Make your own Tornado

Published by sirenavs under Science

This is a great activity to show weather systems or simply for a little play time. I actually have a Toysmith Cyclone Tube to use for this activity and you can usually pick these up at any science, or toy store. You can also purchase them at a teacher supply store and they are not [...]

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Apr 22 2008

Cheat Sheets: Butterflies

Published by sirenavs under Cheat Sheets,Science

Butterflies Dance

If you have ever spent a few minutes with any child, you will know that they can come up with questions that stump you.  I have seen experts in a field being taken completely aback by the complex question asked by a 5 year old.  I have also seen those same experts sputter and blush [...]

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