Static electricity experiments for kids

The best way to learn about science is by performing your own experiments. These static electricity activities are fun to incorporate into homeschool or do as an after school activity. Science is everywhere! You don’t need a lab to teach your kids about static electricity. Separate salt and pepper, bend water, move bubbles and more!

This super easy science 'magic' trick is perfect for introducing kids to static electricity. Click through for a kit list, method steps, curriculum links, and a video. We used this activity to explore superpowers as part of our 'Superhero Science' theme on Let's Go Live (our live family science show on YouTube) but it would be brilliant for topics about electricity or magic too! #education #science #scienceforkids #superheroactivity #superheroscience #staticelectricity…

The salt and pepper static electricity experiment is easy to perform and fun for the kids. Show your kids how a balloon can magically separate salt and pepper!

Using a magic spoon to separate salt and pepper with static electricity is a quick and easy science experiment. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten!

Static electricity is the result of a build-up of electric charge in an object. When a balloon is rubbed on a piece of wool or your hair, it picks up electrons and becomes negatively charged. In this experiment, we make the paper move by attracting it to the charged balloon. This is a fun experiment because kids LOVE to see how much of their hair they can stand up using the balloon! #STEM #homeschool #science #preschool

This Easy Static Electricity Experiment for kids is ideal for a homeschool science lesson! All ages will having fun playing with different materials!

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Oh my goodness this low-prep science experiment for kids is so much fun! It uses simple & inexpensive materials that will engage your kiddos as they learn about static electricity! Check out this fun blog post with video instructions!

Explore Static Electricity with this simple Static Comb Science Experiment. Learn how static electricity is created on objects and how it attracts other objects.

Kids will love these two easy static electricity science experiments! Make water bend, and separate pepper from salt.

Make cornstarch goop jump with the power of static electricity! Kids will love this fun science demonstration! The middle two boys and I are learning about electricity right now, and I found this awesome static electricity demonstration on Steve Spangler Science. (A very handy website, by the way!) This static electricity demonstration is simple to do, and […]

Try some snake charming with these easy static electricity snakes. all you need is tissue paper, scissors and a ruler

These simple electricity science experiments teach kids about electricity in a hands-on way! Build a circuit, an electromagnet, motor, & more.

Science Activities are one of the best things to do with preschoolers to keep them engaged in learning. They allow hands on learning while exploring their natural curiosity. As part of the Creative Preschoolers team, I am excited to share with you a whole bunch of EASY science activities for you and your preschooler. …

You will love making this fun and EASY Magic Goo! Grab your baloon to be amazed with this Static Electricity Experiment for kids of all ages!

Did you know you can make a light bulb glow with a balloon? Amaze your kids with this Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment! Super simple and lots of fun.

Here are two static electricity science experiments that kids will love! Build an electroscope, and use balloons to show how static electricity causes forces of attraction and repulsion. Parents and teachers will love the fact that these experiments make use of simple materials from around the house. Both of these experiments are fun and provide […]

Have you tried to explain what static electricity is to your child? Demonstrate the concept as you make static electricity with this gravity defying snake!

Silly and fun static electricity experiment to play and learn about science while having fun with halloween activities in October.