Got something of a mad scientist on your hands? Trust me, I can relate. If your child likes making “potions” and “sugar bombs” (I do not recommend) like mine, then they’ll love The Chemist, one of the newest Winkle Crates. Packed with five amazing chemistry projects, this STEM kit will keep your child entertained and …
My son is always concocting and mixing and experimenting. Ever since he was little, he’s been curious and creative. Sometimes a little too curious and creative. Once, when he was 10, I got a call from him while I was out. He was at home and let me know that he had watched a YouTube …
This chemistry project for kids fizzes, pops, and sparkles – just like a real firework! With festive, patriotic colors and bubbling fun, this STEM project is perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July. Kids will love making the chemical reaction and watching their firework pop and crackle. Video instructions for this STEM project are available …
Fireworks, parades, barbecue, the lake, the beach – no matter how you celebrate, Fourth of July is always a fun-filled, festive day! I love spending the day in the sun with my family. To get excited for the holiday, I’ve come up with some Fourth of July activities for kids that you can easily do …
The Winkle is all about STEM for kids. You might have seen some of our hands-on STEM projects for kids, but have you checked out any of our free online STEM lessons? Ranging from astronomy to architecture to binary code – these lessons are kid-friendly and serve as great introductions into STEM topics. These lessons …
Ready to make your own erupting chemical reaction? Let’s make a volcano! Here’s what you’ll need for this awesome STEM project: Paper Pencil and markers Tape Small bottle Baking soda Red Kool-Aid Pipette Water Paper plate And here’s how to make the volcano (video instructions are available here): Draw the outline of your volcano on …
Let’s use science and chemistry to make sidewalk chalk! This STEM project for kids is simple, easy, and fun. Afterwards, talk your chalk outside and get creative! To make your own chalk, you will need: Plaster of Paris Powder Pigment Ziploc baggie Warm water Silicone mold Let’s get started! (You can view the video instructions …
Have you ever wondered how paper is made? Paper is made from cellulose, or fibers from plants. Fibers are little hair-like particles that latch on to each other. When you tear a piece of paper, look at the edge. It looks kind of fuzzy. Those are the fibers! Paper is made up of tons of …
Snow indoors? With The Winkle, it’s possible. I’ll share with you my recipe for snow that doesn’t melt, isn’t freezing, and provides hours of fun! But before we talk about how to make snow, let’s talk about the science of this fun chemistry project for kids. There are only two ingredients needed to make snow: …
I live in sunny Arizona. Right now, in the middle of December, it’s still 70 degrees. We have to work a little harder to get that holiday, wintery feeling here, but we always find ways to make it fun. One of my favorites? Making crystal snowflakes! This DIY crystal snowflake is a fun chemistry project …