Many kids will be spending more time learning from home as the school year ramps up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the beakers and test tubes of the science lab, it may seem difficult to ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

Despite quarantines, lockdowns, and smaller gatherings, Thanksgiving can still be festive this year—with some activities that get kids learning while also having fun. Try teaching kids facts about the ...

Every day, we conduct science experiments, posing an “if” with a “then” and seeing what shakes out. Maybe it’s just taking a slightly different route on our commute home or heating that burrito for a ...

Kengo Yamada remembers asking a class of kindergartners where they thought wind came from. “One said, ‘Trees make wind,’” says the associate director of early childhood education at New Jersey’s ...

Have you ever imagined the solution to a logic problem instead of calculating it? Such “thought experiments” are carried out using one’s imagination rather than doing actual research. Typically ...

Science kits are a great way to get kids curious about our world and beyond. After all, these kits have the power to captivate, teach STEM skills, and entertain all at once. If your child is already ...

Physics is supposed to be predictable. Drop a ball, and gravity pulls it down. Heat water, and it boils. Light travels in straight lines. Yet throughout history, scientists have encountered ...

My name is Dr. Kate Biberdorf, but most people call me Kate the Chemist, and I am so excited to share some easy science experiments you can do with kids at home. For years, I’ve been bombarded with ...