Big Chemistry Experiments for Little Kids: A First Science Book for Kids

by Megan Olivia Hall

Learn science through play with interactive chemistry experiments for kids ages 3 to 5

Little kids love to ask questions about the world around them, and the best way for them to find answers is with their own two hands! This exciting book about science for kids features 20 quick and easy chemistry projects that your little learner will want to try again and again.

Encourage kids to explore why things work with a fun and simple book of science for kids.

92 pages, Paperback

Published March 30, 2021

About the author

Megan Olivia Hall is a STEAM educator and instructional guide at Open World Learning Community (OWL) in St. Paul Public Schools. In her 27 years of teaching, Megan has worked with students of many ages and levels, from preschoolers to graduate students. A National Board Certified Teacher, she is the 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and a 2015 NEA Foundation Global Fellow. Megan regularly presents at national teacher conferences. She consults through SPARK Teaching Group, leading professional development for teachers in the areas of team building, supporting student mental health, and teaching with joy.

Megan holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation from Walden University. Megan’s writing has been featured in Education Week and The Science Teacher. Her books include Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids, an Amazon #1 Best Seller in Scientific Experiments & Projects, as well as Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids, Big Chemistry Experiments for Little Kids, Adventure Girls! STEM Crafts, Fresh Food Science: 101 Healthy, Easy, Delicious Recipes for Tween, Teen & Young Adult Chefs, and Fresh Food Science: A Coloring Book.

Megan lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, two kids, and three cats. When she’s not concocting new recipes (or old favorites) in the kitchen, she enjoys canoeing, gardening, reading, and yoga.

Reviews

[Nancy Kennedy]

I've done a lot of science activities with kids. This book has many of the usuals -- slime, diet soda and mentos, volcano, cleaning pennies with vinegar -- but also some lesser known ones that are both easy and fun. I've done the rain cloud activity many times; it's easy and colorful. Ice painting is new to me and looks like fun, and "water power" is a new take on an old idea.

In all, there are 20 activities. The ingredients lists are generally short, or if longer, include things you usually have around the house. Ingredients or steps that are beyond a 3-5 year old's abilities and need adult supervision are indicated by a red exclamation point inside a triangle.

The book itself is well done, although the type is somewhat small for children (or older adults!) to read, particularly the ingredients list, but there are plenty of photos to guide you. The cover is a soft cover and not very sturdy -- even the mild humidity of winter has curled the cover and the pages. But considering you'll be doing messy activities, the book is going to get beat up regardless!