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Science Day / Weekly Science Session

Weekly Science Session

A regular hands-on experiment session where children try safe kitchen-cupboard science and talk about what they discover.

How to run it

  1. Choose one simple experiment each week using kitchen ingredients only.
  2. Set up the station with trays and safety glasses.
  3. Let children predict, try and record what happens.
  4. Finish with a quick chat about why it worked.

You will need

  • kitchen ingredients like bicarb, vinegar, salt
  • trays
  • cups
  • safety glasses
  • recording sheets
Make it easier or harderUse simple watch-and-tell activities for younger children, or let older children choose and plan experiments.
SafetyChanged to kitchen ingredients only; do not use household cleaning chemicals and supervise closely.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children build curiosity and scientific thinking over time.

Fits these theme days

Science DayScience WeekAfter School Quick STEM

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