50 Science Experiments at Home for Kids Ages 6–9 | Screen-Free Homeschool Science PDF
50 Science Experiments at Home for Kids Ages 6–9 | Screen-Free Homeschool Science PDF
Turn screen time into “whoa!” time. 50 hands-on science experiments for kids ages 6–9, using things you already have in your kitchen and recycling bin. Perfect for homeschool science, after-school fun, rainy weekends and summer break.
What's inside the 40-page PDF
- 50 step-by-step experiments in 6 colorful chapters: Water & Liquids, Air & Flight, Kitchen Chemistry, Light, Color & Sound, Forces, Magnets & Electricity, and Nature, Plants & the Human Body
- One clear card per experiment: materials, 4 simple steps, time needed, difficulty level and an “adult needed” icon
- “Why does it happen?” explanations written so you can read them aloud to a 7-year-old
- Scientist's challenge for every experiment, so curious kids can go further
- Linked to NGSS science standards (grades K–3), easy to log in a homeschool portfolio
- US homeschool starter guide: how states regulate homeschooling, a 7-step getting-started plan and 2026 funding updates
- 10-week lesson plan plus a sample learning-at-home daily rhythm
- Printables: reusable Scientist's Journal page and a Young Scientist certificate
- Bonus: 30 no-prep screen-free activities for busy days
- Safety rules and a basic home-lab kit list (about $15–30 for anything you're missing)
Why parents love it
- No special kits to buy. Baking soda, vinegar, balloons, cups and paper do the job.
- Builds the habits real scientists use: ask, predict, test, observe, explain.
- Short activities (5–45 minutes) that fit into a real family schedule.
- Informed by the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2026 guidance on healthy screen use.
Details
- Format: PDF, US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), 40 pages, US units
- Ages: 6–9 (grades K–3), with adult supervision
- Delivery: instant download link after checkout and by email
- Use it: print at home or read on a tablet or computer
Which license do I need?
The file is the same in both options. The license decides who may use and print it.
| Family license | Classroom / Co-op license | |
|---|---|---|
| For | Parents and caregivers | One teacher or group leader |
| Where | Your own home | One class, co-op, after-school program, club or camp |
| Children | Children in your household | Up to 30 children in one group |
| Printing | Unlimited, for your household | Unlimited, for your group |
| Sharing the file | Not allowed | Not allowed |
Need it for several classes or a whole school? Buy one Classroom license per group, or contact us for a school license.
Read the full License Terms (PDF)
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. By completing your purchase you request immediate access to the download and, where the law allows, acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal once the download starts. If the file is faulty or can't be downloaded, we'll fix it or refund you. All experiments should be done under adult supervision. The homeschool law overview is general information, not legal advice.