You want to do a fun science experiment, but your child has the attention span of a goldfish. Plus, you are so busy, who is up for the set up and clean up anyway? I’ve got an easy solution for you.

Sometimes we like to spend an entire afternoon, or even days, doing a science experiment. However, sometimes it’s nice to do fast science experiments, too! This collection of over 50 quick and easy science experiments is perfect for young children, busy parents, and active kids. All of these experiments can be done in five minutes or less, though chances are once the kiddos get into it they will want to spend much more time exploring!

Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!

If you enjoy doing fast science experiments be sure to check out our new science packet, 5 EXPERIMENTS IN 5 MINUTES! It comes loaded with colorful pictures, complete scientific explanations, more cool extension activities to try, PLUS no-prep science journal pages for each experiment! Click the picture below to find out more!

Easy and quick science experiments to do with kids of all ages and abilities! These 5 minute science experiments include no-prep science journal pages.

Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!

Fast Science Experiments Kids Love

Exploding Baggie

Leak Proof Bag :: The STEM Laboratory

Soda Can Submarine

CD Hovercraft :: A Dab of Glue Will Do

DIY Fire Extinguisher

Junk Drawer Sink or Float :: Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Fishing for Ice LEGO Mini Figures

Drops of Water on a Coin

Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!

Weather Experiments

Sponge Rain Cloud in a Jar :: A Dab of Glue Will Do

How to Make Lightning :: Learn~Play~Imagine

Wind and Kite Preschool Activities :: My Bright Firefly

What Causes a Thunderstorm? :: Life with Moore Babies

Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!

Rain Cloud in a Jar :: The STEM Laboratory

Explore Clouds and Rain for Fine Motor Practice :: Mom Inspired Life

Make a Cloud in a Bottle :: Steve Spangler

Try out this colorful collection of over 50 fast science experiments for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, these quick science experiments take five minutes or less to complete!

Physics and Engineering Experiments

Bending Water Science Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do

Magnet Powered Car

Magnet Lab | Science Sink :: Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Free Fall Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do

Paper Fliers


Five super simple experiments for kids that each take five minutes or less to complete. These colorful and quick science experiments are perfect for kids of all ages and abilities! Includes no-prep printable science journal pages for kids to complete.