If your kids are anything like mine they are already planning the many things they want to do this summer. We won’t be traveling this year so our days will be filled with lounging, reading, splashing in the water and arts and crafts.
The girls have been into watching Steve Spangler videos. Steve is a science educator. I have to admit, thanks to the science nerd in me, I’ve been a little addicted too. Steve Spangler has a couple of channels on YouTube– and . But the videos the girls like best can be found by entering Steve Spangler on Ellen into the YouTube search bar.
Many of the science experiments that Steve shares can be done at home. Here are two experiments the girls are itching to try.
Love this tie-dye technique using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol–
This is a simple activity using just two things you probably have at home–an empty water or soda bottle and a bike pump.
The videos are fun to watch even if you don’t want to try the experiments at home.
If you and your kids just need some down time after a day of fun in the sun, check out this great site: The Kid Should See This. It’s filled with videos that weren’t necessarily made for kids but they are fun and educational for both children and adults.
What about you? Are your kids already making plans? Are you traveling anywhere exciting?
