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!
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!
Fast Science Experiments Kids Love
Leak Proof Bag :: The STEM Laboratory
CD Hovercraft :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Junk Drawer Sink or Float :: Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Soap Experiments for Kids :: Lemon Lime Adventures
Mad Scientist Color Creation Experiment :: Miniature Masterminds
Film Canister Rocket Fireworks
Magic Blooming Flowers :: The STEM Laboratory
Kitchen Science Experiments
Lava Lamp + Density Experiment
Water Glass Xylophone :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Ivory Soap Microwave Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Inverted Balloon in a Bottle :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Walking on Eggs Science Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Scattered Pepper Science Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Ice and Dry Ice Experiments
Ice Color Mixing :: The STEM Laboratory
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
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
Physics and Engineering Experiments
Bending Water Science Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Magnet Lab | Science Sink :: Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Free Fall Experiment :: A Dab of Glue Will Do
Engineer This: Design and Build a Roller Coaster :: Planet Smarty Pants
Separate Salt and Pepper Science Trick
Engineering with Straws and Playdough :: Fireflies and Mud Pies
Science for Kids: Learning Physics with Cars and Ramps :: Where Imagination Grows
The Science of Sound Waves :: Edventures with Kids
Thanks for sharing my clouds and rain experiment!
You’re welcome, it is a great idea!
My kids will LOVE these experiments! Thank You!