STEM Summer Fun for Kids: Simple Science Projects Using Everyday Items

Looking to spark a summer discovery? STEM learning for kids doesn’t need a lab—just a kitchen table, a few basic supplies, and a sense of adventure! These three simple science experiments are great for young explorers, and they pair perfectly with books available right here at the Okanagan Regional Library.

  1. Dancing Raisins
    Fill a clear glass with carbonated water and drop in a few raisins. Watch them sink, then rise again as bubbles cling to their surface. It’s a fun, fizzy way to explore buoyancy, gas, and motion—all with a snackable twist.
  2. Magic Milk
    Pour whole milk into a shallow dish and add drops of food colouring. Touch the surface with a dish soap–dipped cotton swab. The colours will swirl and dance, showing how soap interacts with fat molecules in a vibrant chemistry display.
  3. Homemade Lava Lamp
    Combine vegetable oil and water in a clear bottle, then add food colouring and a fizzy tablet (like Alka-Seltzer). As colourful bubbles rise and fall, kids get a hands-on lesson in density and chemical reactions—with groovy results.

Explore STEM, Summer Learning, and More with the ORL

For families eager to go further, the ORL offers books packed with fun ideas for hands-on science activities:

Ready to explore more?

Learn more about our in-branch Makerspaces, access digital STEM resources for children such as Code Combat, and discover summer e-learning opportunities.

The ORL is your launchpad for fun, free science exploration and learning—lab coats optional!

 

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