Try these two easy preschool science experiments, as seen on Blue’s Clues & You!
With only a few household materials, you and your preschooler will be able to create a mesmerizing cyclone at the kitchen table. After that, conduct a floating and sinking experiment using fruits in your kitchen and a bowl of water.
Let’s start with making the cyclone in a bottle.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 Empty Plastic Bottles
- Water
- Funnel (optional but very helpful)
- Tape
- Glitter (optional but ups the fun!)
Instructions:
Step 1: Use the funnel or pitcher to fill one bottle halfway with water.
Step 2: Add a few pinches of glitter.
Step 3: Use duct tape to carefully secure the second bottle on top of the first. Make sure it’s aligned.
Step 4: Turn the bottles over so that the bottle with water is on top. Move the bottles in a circular motion to create a swirling motion to watch the storm form — that’s the cyclone!
Next, try the Sink or Swim experiment.
What You’ll Need:
- Bowl
- Water
- Apple
- Avocado (or other fruits of your choice)
Instructions:
Step 1: Fill the bowl with water.
Step 2: Drop the apple into the water and observe what happens. Do the same with the avocado.
Step 3: Find other fruits and veggies to see what sinks and what swims! Try asking your kid for predictions as to what will float and what will sink!
