The Kitchen Science Shelf | 32 Home Science Experiments with Household Materials, Grades K-5 (48-page printable PDF)
Say "yes, let's try it!" to science on any school day. The Kitchen Science Shelf is a parent's prep guide and experiment catalog. Stock one shelf with everyday supplies, then pick from 32 one-page experiments that work alongside any curriculum.
INSIDE (48 pages)
- A parent welcome and how-to-use page
- A full-page Safety First guide: adult supervision for every experiment, goggles, no stove, flames or boiling water, choking, magnet and allergy cautions, and Poison Control info
- A 3-page printable Science Shelf Checklist (have / need / where to buy / cost), a shopping list and a restock log
- 32 one-page experiments in 6 subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Weather, Life Science, Matter, and Light & Sound
- Every experiment page has: what it shows, grades, time, mess level, supplies, an ADULT SUPERVISION safety box, numbered steps, a kid-friendly "What's happening?", a "Go further" idea, journal lines and a drawing space
- Index tables by subject, quick picks (15 minutes or less, low mess, kindergarten-friendly) and the shelf items each experiment uses
- An experiment log, a lab report template and a Kitchen Scientist certificate
- Optional Wonder Corner: one KJV verse and two discussion questions on 12 experiments, plus a parent note on science and faith. Skip it and every experiment still works.
Large, clear Andika font. Brand names aren't used; any similar household product works.
SAFETY: All experiments require adult supervision. Read each safety box before starting, and use your judgment about what fits your children's ages.
WHAT YOU GET: 1 PDF, US Letter, 48 pages. This is a digital download; nothing physical ships. Try the free 5-page preview first.