Easy Science Experiments for the School Holidays

Easy Science Experiments for the School Holidays

Turn Curiosity into Discovery

The school holidays are the perfect time for kids to explore science beyond the classroom. With a few simple tools, families can set up a mini-lab at home and try fun experiments that build curiosity and confidence. Wiltronics has everything you need — from beakers and thermometers to microscopes and slides — to make science both safe and exciting.

🎓 Why These Activities Work

• Hands-on learning keeps kids engaged.

• Curriculum-aligned concepts reinforce what’s taught at school.

• Affordable tools like beakers, slides, and magnets are reusable for years.

❓ FAQs

Q1: Are these experiments safe for kids?
Yes — all are safe when supervised by an adult, using household items and simple Wiltronics supplies.

Q2: Do I need a full lab setup?
No — just a few basics like beakers, thermometers, or a microscope can open up many experiments.

Q3: Can schools use these ideas for holiday programs?
Definitely. Many schools and STEM clubs use Wiltronics kits and labware for holiday workshops.

🧪 Experiment 1: Make Sugar Crystals

Use Glass Beakers to dissolve sugar in hot water and let crystals grow as the solution cools.
✅ Teaches: Saturation, crystallisation, and patience.

🌡️ Experiment 2: Hot vs Cold Reactions

Measure how temperature affects reaction speed with a Spirit Thermometer or Digital Thermometer. Try dissolving salt or sugar in hot and cold water.
✅ Teaches: Particle motion and reaction rates.

⚗️ Experiment 3: Layered Liquids

Use Erlenmeyer Flasks or measuring cylinders to layer oil, water, and syrup. Drop in small objects to see which layers they float in.
✅ Teaches: Density and buoyancy.

🔬 Experiment 4: Explore the Micro World

With a Biological Microscope and Microscope Slides, kids can look at onion cells, leaves, or even drops of pond water.
✅ Teaches: Cell structure and ecosystems.

🧲 Experiment 5: Build a Simple Electromagnet

Use an IEC Air Cored Solenoid with a power supply, or wrap insulated wire around a nail and connect it to a battery. Test how many paperclips it can pick up.
✅ Teaches: Electricity, magnetism, and engineering.

🚀 Make Science Fun These Holidays

Turn holiday time into discovery time with science tools from Wiltronics. From growing crystals to exploring cells, the possibilities are endless.

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