{"id":42275,"date":"2021-03-04T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T01:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=42275"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:49:24","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:49:24","slug":"science-experiments-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/science-experiments-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Super Cool Science Experiments For Kids To Do At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is science your kid\u2019s favourite subject in school? Do they aspire to become a scientist one day? Then here\u2019s what you should occupy their time with at home: fun science experiments! Help them understand the abstract concepts of science through simple hands-on projects using just a few household items. From chemical reactions to the law of physics, here are some super cool <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">science experiments for kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will educate and entertain your little ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun And Easy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science Experiments For Kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain Cloud In A Jar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shaving Cream Rain Clouds\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRsvll3Xdbo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What better way to teach the kids about the water cycle than through this stunning rain cloud visual made of shaving cream? Even if your child isn\u2019t interested to learn about the weather, they\u2019ll definitely be keen on putting together this relatively easy and fun project. The best part is, of course, the beautiful end-product when the \u2018rain\u2019 drops and creates different textures. Besides using blue food colouring to mimic rain, have your kid choose a mix of other colours too!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/NIVEA-Men-Shaving-Protect-Care-Moisturising-Shaving-Foam-(200ml)-i.25459176.309245549\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaving cream\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/MyFlavor-FOOD-COLOURING-(Gel-Based-PROMO)-25ml-i.94735358.1621764278\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food colouring<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/240ml-Glass-Jar-Glass-Bottle-Mason-Jar-Glass-Container-Botol-Kaca-i.25958399.6910869154\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mason jar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gravity-Defying Magnets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Defying Gravity: Science Activity for Kids\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bnfTgTVSUnU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a few supplies like paperclips and magnets, your child can make magic! In this<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> science experiment for kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they\u2019ll get to learn more about the concept of gravity and how it pulls everything towards the Earth. That\u2019s why the paperclips fall down to the ground. With the presence of magnets, however, they\u2019ll learn that there are other stronger forces that are able to overcome gravity. Which explains why the paperclips can also stand up straight in the air!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Deli-Fracture-Design-Paper-Clips-E0025-i.282736276.3842534902\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperclips<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/1pcs-10mm-*-1mm-1.5mm-2mm-3mm-4mm-5mm-Neodymium-SUPER-STRONG-round-magnet-SUPER-STRONG-i.16894736.3716852450\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Metal-Ruler-12-inch-(30cm)-1pcs--i.25961560.3456478461\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal ruler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Ready-Stock-Wooden-Ruler-15cm-30cm-Pembaris-Kayu-STUDENT-SCHOOL-OFFICE-i.1141071.7836653890\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wooden ruler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with tape)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocks or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Books-cat.29.729\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stack\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Parcel-String-Cotton-Twine-i.42820419.3707680057\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=scissors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-Magic-Tape-Nano-Tape-Multifunctional-Strongly-Sticky-Double-Sided-Adhesive-Traceless-Washable-Removable-Tape-i.90596684.3351366798\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bamboo-Dowel-Rods-Wooden-Craft-Sticks-Long-Crafting-Dowels-Decorative-Stick-Skewers-Cake-Dowel-Rods-i.203823353.3671766408\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dowel rod<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or stick\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Lava Lamp<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make a Lava Lamp at Home\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCuFjXGSVB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Different liquids\u2014like oil and water\u2014have different densities, but how do you demonstrate that to a child in an engaging way? Enter the DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=lava%20lamp\">lava lamp<\/a> project; a cool science experiment for kids that teaches them about density. The key ingredient here is <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/ARM-HAMMER-PURE-BAKING-SODA-454G-(-1-LB-)-ARM-AND-HAMMER-i.94991910.2679998034\">baking soda<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Redoxon-Cal-D-Effervescent-Tablets-(10's)-i.119078670.2217665698\">effervescent tablet<\/a>, which produces bubbles that flow to the top thanks to the carbon dioxide created.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lee-Kum-Kee-White-Vinegar-(473ml-x-3)-i.277637106.4855277263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinegar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Johnson's-Baby-Regular-Oil-(125ml)-i.62781995.2193319468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Alif-Pure-Vegetable-Cooking-Oil-1kg-i.94020007.4946972817\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking soda or an alka-seltzer effervescent tablet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food colouring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mason jar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Inflating Balloon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fill Up A Balloon With A Chemical Reaction!\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Su4EbX6K5vc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another science experiment for kids that involves the use of baking soda and vinegar to create a chemical reaction that will inflate a balloon. It\u2019s a great way to teach the kids about gases and how the production of carbon dioxide can blow up a balloon on its own. Plus, unlike the popular (and messy) <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-Ready-Stock-in-M'sia-STEM-Volcano-Eruption-Toy-Making-Kits-Kids-DIY-Science-Project-DIY-Educational-Kits-i.151448835.7703063392\">erupting volcano<\/a> experiment using the same ingredients, you won\u2019t have much to clean up after. Phew!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Paper-One-A4-Paper-75Gsm-70Gsm-500-sheets-x-5-reams-carton-(Ready-Stock-Fast-Delivery)-i.258853304.5233306339\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/RM0.30-Per-PCS-Metallic-Latex-Colourful-Round-Balloons-12''-inch-i.264040110.5838824749\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balloon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant Ice Experiment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FREEZE WATER INSTANTLY EXPERIMENT &amp; TRICK!\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sbygr70UldQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Does your child dream of becoming a snow queen (or king) like Elsa from <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/disney.os\">Disney\u2019s<\/a> <i>Frozen<\/i>? Then this waterbending science experiment for kids will allow them to gain the power of turning water into ice. Precision is key in this project, as you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Freezers-cat.10040.10054.14352\">freeze<\/a> the bottled water until it\u2019s <i>almost<\/i> frozen, but still in liquid form. Get the timing right and your kid will be able to make instant ice sculptures and freeze water with a touch of a finger. How cool!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Spritzer-Distilled-Water-(600ml-x-24)-i.62381021.1291678418\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottle of distilled water<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crushed ice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leak-Proof Water Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leak-Proof Bag - Sick Science! - #120\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LdVN9GxJHCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ask your kid this: What happens when you pierce a bag of water with a sharp pencil? Chances are, they\u2019ll say it\u2019s going to leak, but this science experiment will prove their hypothesis wrong. That\u2019s because plastic bags are made up of long chains of molecules called polymers. And when pierced, these polymers will immediately re-seal around the pencils, thus preventing any leakage from happening.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/2B-Pencil-Astar-P1500-Cambridge-Set-of-12pcs--i.84997894.3739325001\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Staedtler-Luna-Permanent-Colored-Pencils-12S-12L-24L-36L-48L-Colour-Pencil-(136)-i.70819466.4528075893\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colour pencils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ensure they\u2019re well-sharpened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%E3%80%9010pcs%E3%80%91Extra-Thick-0.08mm-Resealable-Zipper-Bag-Plastic-Clear-Poly-Transparent-Ziplock-Bags-i.89063198.5562859033\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ziplock plastic bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking Water Experiment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walking Water Experiment (Chemistry)\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MQGFQFdA6i0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Amaze your kid with this science experiment that tackles capillary action in the form of coloured water \u2018walking\u2019 from full to empty cups. Three food colourings in blue, red, and yellow are the primary supplies (and hues) you\u2019ll need for this project. Connect the cups with folded paper towels as per the video tutorial, then watch and wait as new colours in liquid form fill up the empty cups.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food colouring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Scott-Calorie-Light-Kitchen-Towel-(55's-x-6)-i.119540322.6216516558\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper towel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 to 6 drinking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/(SET-OF-6)-8oz-Unbreakable-Drinking-Cup-Glass-Gelas-Air-Plastic-Polycarbonate-i.142157609.2420754111\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glasses\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magic Milk Experiment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magic Milk Science Experiment\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cD2oK_opXK4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Make this experiment a colourful one by grabbing as many hues of food colouring as you can. Then, a tiny touch of dish soap on the food colouring droplets in the milk base is all it takes for the colours to start \u2018dancing\u2019 (due to the broken surface tension). It\u2019s a fun science experiment for kids that\u2019ll surely put a smile on their faces!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full cream <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/UHT-Milk-Fresh-Milk-cat.2600.15239.21054\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food colouring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Watsons-Cotton-Buds-Can-(300s)-i.21516516.297077119\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton swabs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/200-Pcs-Double-Ended-Bamboo-Toothpicks-Oral-Care-Disposable-Tooth-Pick-Wooden-Pencungkil-Cungkil-Gigi-Lidi-%E7%89%99%E7%AD%BE-i.15089967.6971764242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toothpicks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Joy-Kitchen-Dishwash-Liquid-Bottle-Antibac-(780ml)-i.44437739.707877191\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dish soap<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shallow dish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun-shaped <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cookie-cutter-set-fondant-scone-biscuit-round-gingerbread-man-tree-heart-square-round-flower-star-%E7%BF%BB%E7%B3%96%E6%A8%A1%E9%A5%BC%E6%A8%A1-i.195153387.3335101047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie cutters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Oxidation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Preschool Science Apple Oxidization Experiment\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uIOPC_FWmQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the simplest science experiments for kids that can be done spontaneously in the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kitchen-Dining-cat.26.246\">kitchen<\/a>. Just cut an apple into two and rub one half with lemon juice. This experiment shows your child that an apple oxidises and turns brown when its enzyme comes into contact with oxygen in the air. Meanwhile, the other half remains white due to the presence of lemon juice. Not only does it form a barrier, but its citric acid content also stops the apple\u2019s enzyme from working.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?category=2600&amp;keyword=apple&amp;subcategory=24986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apple<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lemon-(7pcs-Bag)-(For-Klang-Valley-Only)-i.254602309.5236524960\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Elianware-Chef-Stainless-Steel-Kitchen-Knife-Knives-(32cm)-i.61910152.1676359994\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knife<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amaze Your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kids With Exciting Science Experiments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For Multi-Sensory Learning<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42285\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42285\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment.jpg\" alt=\"fun science experiments for kids\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ft-1-kids-science-experiment-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qCuFjXGSVB4&amp;ab_channel=CreativeSL\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@serjosoza\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sergio Souza<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/AXuyK_5kuYk\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these fun and engaging <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">science experiments, your kids <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won\u2019t find learning the subject such a bore anymore. Just remember to supervise them for added safety. Now, all they need to complete the scientist look is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=kids%20lab%20coat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lab coat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a pair of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=kids%20safety%20goggles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goggles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more activities to keep children entertained at home, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/easy-crafts-for-kids\/\">easy crafts<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/kids-indoor-activities-entertain-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indoor activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is science your kid\u2019s favourite subject in school? Do they aspire to become a scientist one day? 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