For many families, summer days leave kids with lots of freeform time to fill! Right alongside arts and crafts, it can be easy to explore science and engineering! Hands-on STEM is a great way for kids to unplug and make, build, experiment, and explore.

Science Buddies has a set of Awesome Summer Science Experiments on a fun theme. These activities have been hand-picked for engagement factor, easy-to-find materials, and accessibility for a wide range of ages. Plus, many of these activities are ones kids can do on their own or with minimal assistance! In addition to a short set of featured activities, each week contains video demonstrations, read-along suggestions, and more!

Check out Science Buddies’ lineup of summer science activities: here and also here. They’ve got projects inspired by superheroes and experiments that will make you feel like a wizard. Plus, projects you can eat and ones that involve making artwork. You can jump in at any time! Start with Week 1 and go straight through or pick a theme of interest to your kids and go from there.

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