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June 4, 2018 By admin

21 Experiments for Summer Science Learning Activities for Kids

Woohoo! Summer is just about here. Summer can also bring summer slide. Stop summer slide with simple experiments that are perfect summer science learning activities for kids!

Every summer, I hear from parents who are looking to keep the learning activities going all summer long. Science experiments are a great way to make summer learning activities super fun!

21 summer science learning activities for kids

Check out this roundup of experiments that are perfect for summer science learning activities!

21 Experiments for Summer Science Learning Activities for Kids

  • Make butter as a summer learning activity for kids! Make butter just like 123 Homeschool 4 Me
  • Summer learning activities with plants are great for kids! Grow a little plant with this idea from Little Bins for Little Hands
  • Summer learning activities with balloons are super fun! Check out air pressure with an easy experiment from Darcy & Brian
  • Playing with temperature is a fun summer learning activity! Make a little hot ice with Frugal Fun for Boy and Girls
  • Summer learning activities with water are great for summer! Watch how water can move with a simple experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands
  • Fun with boats make great summer learning activities! Build a balloon boat with a sponge, just like on The Craft Train
  • Color experiments are awesome summer learning activities Experiment with color and celery in this great idea from Coffee Cups & Crayons
  • A summer learning activity with a toy at the end is a great idea! DIY bouncy balls from A Few Shortcuts
  • Learn the science behind sunsets in this summer learning activityMake a sunset in a glass just like Rookie Parenting
  • Summer learning activities come in all shapes and sizesBuild a giant rainbow crystal from Hello Wonderful
  • Colro changing liquid chalk is a perfect summer science learning activityMake your sidewalk colorful with liquid chalk from Growing a Jeweled Rose
  • Playing with food is a great summer science learning activitiesExperiment with candy like Playdough to Plato
  • Summer science learning activities with food are fun!Cool off with ice cream in a bag from More Than A Worksheet
  • Go interstellar with summer science learning activitiesLaunch your own bottle rocket with a fun experiment from Spaceships and Laser Beams
  • Summer science learning activities with food are fun!Slurp on a slushie just like Reading Confetti
  • Summer science learning activities with food are fun!Build your own s’mores without a campfire when you make a solar oven with this idea from Desert Chica
  • Bubbles are fun summer science learning activitiesBlow long bubble snakes with a tutorial from One Little Project
  • Summer science learning activities with plants are easyLearn how leaves breath with this idea from KC Edventures
  • Stay cool with icy summer science learning activitiesWatch your ice volcano explode with an easy experiment from Reading Confetti
  • Use water in your summer science learning activitiesExplore sinking and floating with an activity that’s perfect for little kids from Fantastic Fun and Learning
  • Summer science learning activities with food are yummyCool off with fizzy sherbet and an edible experiment from Laughing Kids Learn

How do you build experiments into your summer science learning activities?

~Meg

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