Entertain your kids away from their screens, and perhaps even spark a life-long love for science!

We’ve listed some fun science-themed activities that will nurture their natural curiosity – and get them off their screens for a while. These activities could be something all the family can get stuck into. Who knows, this could be the time that inspires a career in science!

Whether it’s technology and engineering or science and math, STEAM (short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) is a wonderful way to teach important skills. Try some of these easy and fun activities at home with your child today. With some simple household items, you can engage your child and inspire them to learn more about the world in a meaningful way that will last a lifetime.

Hermann Samano has provided a list of great science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities to try with your children, encouraging them to explore the world around them via STEAM subjects.

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Activity suggestions from Hermann include:

  • Dry ice balloon
  • Expanding soap souffle
  • Nature goop
  • Pumpkin clock
  • Photography challenge
  • Coding for kids
  • Building blocks
  • Snack pulley
  • Marble run
  • Bubble paintings
  • Fizzy baking soda paint
  • Shadow drawings
  • Domino number match-up
  • Dice multiplication game
  • Oreo fractions
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Home experiments

Getting hands on is one of the best ways to bring science to life and make a lasting impression.

There are some pretty awesome experiments you can do at home using basic materials you probably already have. Here are a few websites that offer easy to follow instructions for a variety of experiments:

  • Popsci has a list of activities that are ideal for getting kids out of the house, including making a hat that flips the world upside down and a portable garden.
  • Prepared to go big? Sciencebob has instructions on creating hovercrafts, rockets and levitating orbs.
  • Buggy and buddy’s website will show you how to use chemistry to create dancing rice and make copper coins turn green.
  • Love the Royal Institution’s lectures? Then check out their video guides for making giant bubbles, eggs that bounce and lots more.

Citizen science projects

Why not take it one step further and have your kids become real scientists for the summer by taking part in a citizen science project?

Sciencestarter has a huge database of projects for a wide range of ages on all kinds of topics from archaeology to astronomy and nature. Kids can even help protect astronauts by taking part in a study to work out what materials block UV light best. Or, they could help investigate climate change.

Virtual visits 

Ticketmaster has put together a list of the best online museums, exhibitions and virtual tours. Visit some of the best galleries and museums in the world from the comfort of your own home. Explore the list & find inspiration on a virtual visit.

Above all – try to enjoy yourself

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