Make rainbows and explosions: 6 simple science experiments you can do at home with the children

Running out of ideas to keep the little ones busy and interested at home? Karim Beidas, the founder of Kidzapp, has a bunch of ideas for fun and simple science experiments you can try together as a family. This can be messy, but fun. All you need are a couple of ingredients that you probably already have lying around the house. What you’ll need: 1/2 cup corn flour / corn starch 4 tbsp liquid soap (even washing up liquid will do) 4 tsp cooking oil Food colouring How to do it: Watch a demonstration of the experiment here: This experiment will leave your little ones amazed as they watch their drawings pop off the glass. What you’ll need: A glass plate, bowl or picture frame Dry erase marker Water How to do it: Watch a demonstration video here: This is a fun and easy baking soda and vinegar experiment that will have your children jumping around in excitement as they witness a splash of colours exploding right before their eyes. What you’ll need: Baking soda Vinegar Food colouring Muffin tray (or small see-through cups) Tray (to limit the mess!) An empty bottle or a cup to pour the vinegar How to do it: Watch a demonstration video here: Find out what happens when you mix a little milk, food colouring and a drop of dish detergent. You’ll have a budding Jackson Pollock in your home in no time. What you’ll need: Milk Dinner plate Food colouring (red, yellow, green, blue) Dishwashing soap Cotton swabs How to do it: Watch a demonstration video here: Brew up a storm inside your house. You only need ingredients you will already have at home to get started. What you'll need: Shaving cream A large glass Water Food colouring A spoon How to do it Watch a demonstration video here: This one will have your children mesmerised by the colours. What you’ll need: Skittles Water A mug 5 separate cups A tablespoon A clear glass A dropper or pipette How to do it:

Make rainbows and explosions: 6 simple science experiments you can do at home with the children

Little ones will learn and have fun at the same time with these quick and easy activities