Spider Launcher(Ages 5-8)
At KiwiCo, we love launchers because they're a super fun way to play with physics! With this project, your kids can turn a few rubber bands into a stretchy web that launches spiders across the room. While they make their launchers, you can talk to you kids about potential and kinetic energy!
Fizzy Lava Lamp(Ages 5-16)
Have you ever seen a lava lamp? All of the colorful wax that rises and falls, bobbing around--it's mesmerizing! You've probably wondered how to make one. This is an easy science experiment that you can do at home to create your very own homemade lava lamp. And it only takes a few common household ingredients!
Looking for ways to keep your young scientist engaged and learning? Learn about chemistry and practice art skills with Planet Bath Bombs from the KiwiCo Store!
Flying Teabag(Ages 7-16)
Make a tea bag fly with heat! The flying tea bag experiment is a similar concept to a hot air balloon, but you can do it right at home. This project is simple to create, but impressive to kids and adults alike!
Want to learn more about chemistry without the hassle of gathering materials? Explore the science of crystallization with a Crystal Chemistry Garden from the KiwiCo Store!
Count Popula(Ages 5-16)
It's Halloween - meaning it's time for bubbling brews and spooky science. We had a ton of fun putting chemistry to work to create our own bubbling brew that blew up a balloon. Putting a special Halloween touch made it that much more entertaining. Can you blow up your own balloon Dracula without touching it?
Graveyard Boogie(Ages 5-11)
We love combining art and science for some creative fun. Add a little fun with Halloween science, and the result is magical. For our spooky scene, we created a graveyard. What is great about this project is that you can put your imagination to work. Create and bring any spooky scene to life with some static electricity. My kids were endlessly entertained watching the ghosts, ghouls or goblins they created boogie. Their dance moves are electrifying!
Glow in the Dark Gelatin(Ages 5-12)
What is more exciting than a glowing science experiment that is also delicious to eat? With only two main ingredients, your kids will love discovering the magic of fluorescent substances in this glowing gelatin project.
Halloween Crystals(Ages 9-16)
Ready to try some spooky science, we made some little Halloween crystals to decorate our home! The project takes some time but it was fascinating to grow crystals right in our kitchen! We also made a batch of ornaments to give our loved ones as gifts. Are you ready to grow some spooky homemade crystals?
Glow in the Dark Flower(Ages 9-16)
With Halloween around the corner and the days turning shorter and darker, my kids have been obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark. With their newfound interest, we decided to try out this DIY glowing project. All you need is a flower and a few household objects. What else can you make glow?
Want to explore more glow-in-the-dark awesomeness without the hassle of gathering materials? Discover the science of glowing slime with Chalkboard & Glow Slime from the KiwiCo Store!
Puking Pumpkin(Ages 5-16)
If you have a ton of rotting pumpkins on your porch, try this to get one last use out of them before you throw them away!
Want more spooktacular Halloween fun without the hassle of gathering materials? Explore Halloween science and art projects from the KiwiCo Store!
Ghost Eggs (Ages 5-12)
Soak an egg in vinegar and highlighter ink to dissolve the shell and make a glowing, bouncy egg. A spooky science experiment kids can do at home.
Tried one of these? Tag us @kiwico_inc so we can see your spooky science in action. And if you want the spooky science without the supply run? Explore Halloween projects from the KiwiCo Store.
10 Spooky Science Experiments for Kids Ages 5 and Up
Halloween is the easiest time of year to sneak in some chemistry. These ten projects use things you probably already have: vinegar, baking soda, a balloon, a highlighter. Each one comes with a simple explanation of what's happening and why. Ages 5 and up, with a grownup on hand for a few.