Backyard Water Experiments For Kids | Summer Science Bucket List Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of the Summer Science Bucket List. Water is everywhere and can do amazing things. Let's get those hoses ready and head out to the backyard to explore the magic of H2O.


At Kimberly Scott Science, we aren't afraid when kids say, "I'm bored." Boredom is an opportunity to give kids a spark they can take further. It can feel hard to come up with activities that are fun, meaningful, and expand into explorations that keep them occupied.

That's where this Summer Science Bucket List comes in.


This series is packed with simple, hands-on science activities kids can actually do at home, at camp, in daycare programs, or during summer family time. Most activities use easy-to-find supplies, encourage curiosity, and create memories kids talk about long after summer ends. For older kids, it can lead to independent exploration or deeper investigation with friends.


The Best Part?

Kids won't even realize how much science learning is happening while they play, build, splash, explore, and experiment.


This is Part 3 of the Summer Science Bucket List series, and we are using the most abundant material on Earth, water.


Bubble Fun

The Science of Soap and Water


☀️ Outdoor Activity 🔴 Messy Fun 🔵 Medium Prep

Kids Explore:

Water Molecules

Soap

Surface Tension


💓Why Kids Love it:

They love making bubbles and getting a little wet. (or soaked!) They can make small bubbles, big bubbles, and explore in lots of different ways.


💕Why Parents and Teachers Love it:

The supplies are readily available. It is easy to set up and suitable for all ages. 


Try This:

Can you bounce a bubble on your hand? Can you put your hand in a bubble?


Materials:

Soap Bubble Solution, Bubble Blowers, containers for soap solution, and possibly straws and fabric. We recommend filling a kiddie pool or large buckets with soap bubble solution for all-day excitement!


Want to try amazing tricks with soap bubbles.

Check out these fabulous bubble and water science activities. This collection of activities will create oohs and ahhs. They are perfect for a summer camp water theme or at-home fun with friends. 



Looking for a full activity, head over to our Teachers Pay Teachers store. 

Make it a complete exploration that can fill a day or week with fun. Kids will try amazing bubble tricks and discover surface tension, air pressure, why soap is needed in everyday life, static electricity, and more.  Plus, they get to think like scientists while having lots of fun. 


Try Our Free Bubble Solution Recipe.


Check out the rest of our summer science bucket list series to get kids moving, exploring, creating, and asking questions about the world around them. Be sure to save this post to find quick activities for every week of summer.



Let's get started!


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