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  1. Simple Sand and Water Science Activity for Toddlers

    Nothing is more fun for kids than mixing stuff together. Whether stirring ingredients in a bowl in the kitchen or making stone soup in an outdoor mud kitchen, kids are at their happiest and most creative when they are ‘making something’. Kids can often play on the beach for hours, exploring the interaction of sand and …

  2. Separating sand and salt by filtering and evaporation

    Try this class experiment to practise manipulating mixtures of soluble and insoluble materials by separating sand and salt. Includes kit list and safety instructions. Skip to main content

  3. 7 Sand Science Experiments for Kids

    Easy sand science experiments for kids, on the beach, in a sandbox in the backyard or park, fun outdoor STEM activities for the whole family.

  4. Explore the Wet Sand Effect

    In this fun science experiment, you will explore why it is that when you walk on wet sand, the sand around your foot seems to dry out.

  5. Embracing The magic of sand play

    Encourage them to observe how sand feels, notice changes in texture when wet or dry, and explore cause-and-effect relationships as they pour, sift, and experiment with different tools. …

  6. Teachers’ Guide: Magic Sand/Magic Water

    Magic Sand displays in water is a natural attention-getter, and if it is related to biogenesis, it can be a strongly motivating force for learning about the polarity of water and how it results from its …

  7. Sandy Science: Exploring Sand with STEAM

    Prepare for a hands-on experience as children engage in exciting experiments and observations. They will compare the textures of different types of sand, examine the effects of moisture on its properties, and explore how sand …