Science at Home – Introduction and Activities
Welcome to the very first “Science at Home” post here on Life At The Zoo. As someone who has an Engineering degree and did Sciences at “A-Levels” in school, I have always adored and loved Science. It...
View ArticleScience at Home: Paper Bridge
Here is a little construction experiment… can you get a toy car to drive over a sheet of paper without the car and the paper falling down? A little science experiment for kids for you to do at home,...
View ArticleColour Changing Flower (Science at Home)
This is a super simple and fun experiment to do at home – traditionally people do this experiment with white carnations – as the contrast and result is so striking and really obvious. But we were in...
View ArticleScience at Home: Toad Life Cycle
Today we were inspired by the fantastic Rainy Day Mum to go out and find some frog spawn in our local pond. If you are interested in exploring and observing the development of frogs or toads, PLEASE...
View ArticleScience at Home: How old is a Tree?
Suddenly we have a “Science” explosion in our house. It goes to show that “the more you do, the more you do”. I guess it brings things front of mind and reminds you that there are simple learning...
View Article10 Science Activities – Growing Things
Welcome back to another Science “Hangout” – a video where sciency parents and teachers come together to share fun and easy science experiments to do in the home. Today’s hangout is all about GROWING...
View ArticleScience at Home: Toad Life Cycle – Day 1 – 8 Feeding
Well.. it has been an exciting week! The have seen the eggs develop before our eyes and the tadpoles hatch and grow. We have started feeding them and have to move them to a bigger bowl!! Check out Part...
View ArticleMaking Sugar Crystals – Science at Home
Welcome back to another Science at Home post… this post was encouraged by Trisha from Inspiration Laboratory – she challenged me to get sciency in the kitchen! The obvious and most fun craft for kids...
View ArticleWeather Science At Home
Welcome back to another “Science at Home” video session – today we decided to explore the Science of Weather! Weather is all around us and we simply LOVE to talk about it ALL the time. It is too cold....
View ArticleTug Boat Science
Over on Red Ted Art this week, we made some simple Tug Boats from Margarine Tubs (do go and check out our craft over there too!). We thought that over here on Life At The Zoo, we would quickly explain...
View ArticleCondensation Experiment – Science at Home
This week we are looking at “Condensation” as part of our Science at Home experiment. I love how Anthea from Blue Bear Wood has encouraged me to just use “big words” with the kids, to give them a...
View ArticleGrowing Beans – Science at Home
We have been very busy here at Life At The Zoo.. but not always had the time to share our activities – such as this Growing Beans activity. We have lots of photos to share and will hopefully do so over...
View ArticleSave the Stag Beetle
Today, we were lucky enough to find a female Stag Beetle in our garden! Living in a very Urban environment, with a small, nature unfriendly garden, this was a very exciting discovery for us. The kids...
View ArticleGREAT Science Books for Kids
It is impossible to miss the science trend online.. every other article has the term S.T.E.M. or S.T.E.A.M. in it and interest is growing in our children’s science exposure and knowledge. Schools too...
View ArticleHow to Make Welly Plant Pots
I am a GREAT fan of gardening with kids and every year the kids and I make an effort to at least grow SOMETHING. Usually we have a go at growing sunflowers, tomatoes, beans and potatoes. We also have...
View ArticleValentines Day STEAM Ideas
It has been a while since we shared some Science Activities here on Life at The Zoo for you.. so when I saw this great Valentine’s Day Steam Activities post over on Red Ted Art , I HAD to share it with...
View ArticleScience at Home: How old is a Tree?
Suddenly we have a “Science” explosion in our house. It goes to show that “the more you do, the more you do”. I guess it brings things front of mind and reminds you that there are simple learning...
View Article10 Science Activities – Growing Things
Welcome back to another Science “Hangout” – a video where sciency parents and teachers come together to share fun and easy science experiments to do in the home. Today’s hangout is all about GROWING...
View ArticleGrowing Beans – Science at Home
We have been very busy here at Life At The Zoo.. but not always had the time to share our activities – such as this Growing Beans activity. We have lots of photos to share and will hopefully do so over...
View ArticleMusic for Kids – DIY Bottle Xylophone
Time for a little Musical Instrument Craft for Kids to make AND a simple Science lesson. See how to make a DIY Bottle Xylophone. The rainbow is just to brighten it up and for fun! We had fun with...
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