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25 Edible Science Experiments For Kids

July 2, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Teaching science to kids is more fun when they get to taste the results! Learn while having a tasty snack with these 25 Edible Science Experiments For Kids! These fun kitchen science experiments great for getting children engaged in the scientific method and thinking. As there is nothing better then a good treat after developing your kids minds!

Edible Science experiments with the kids!
Yummy experiments!

These experiments are so fun, your kids will eat them up. Enjoy!

Easy Edible Science Experiments For Kids

1. Cool Gelatin Lemonade Experiment

Learn about how fluids can be present in a liquid and solid state with this cool gelatin lemonade experiment by Ms. Fultz’s Corner with the kids! This fun fun science experiment is a lot like edible slime!

Cool Gelatin Lemonade Experiment with the kids!
Just the drink you need after that early morning walk!

2. Make Some Sun Tasty S’mores with the Kids

Use the sun to make s’mores by Motherhood On A Dime without any outside help. Solar power teaching is at its tastiest! these solar oven s’mores taste even better then when cooked over a fire!

Make Some Sun Tasty S'mores with the Kids with the kids!
We’re having a barbeque party!

3. Candy Rock Cycle Formation

How do the different layers of rock form? Learn about them with this delicious candy experiment by Lemon Lime Adventures.

Candy Rock Cycle Formation with the kids!
Do you think it’s candy or rock?

4. Edible Rock Crystals

Mix sugar and water and your kids can form their own edible rock crystals (unavailable) by Paging Fun Mums. Rock candy teaching is amazing!

Edible Rock Crystals with the kids!
It’s like they came from a magical mountain cave!

5. Popcorn Cob

Did you know you can popcorn right on the cob by Tinkerlab? Learn how with this awesome and delicious experiment.

popcorn on the cob experiment with the kids!
Oh, have these popcorns for your movie night!

6. Lollipop Lab Color Mixing Experiment

How long does it take for lollipops to melt in water? And why do they melt? These questions and more will be answered with this lollipop lab experiment by Fantastic Fun And Learning.

6. Lollipop Lab Color Mixing Experiment with the kids!
Mix the blue and red to make purple!

7. Jell-O Cell Parts

Use candy to learn about the different parts of a cell by 1 2 3 Homeschool 4 Me. I’m guessing the Golgi apparatus has never been so delectable.

Jell-O Cell Parts with the kids!
Can you name them all?

8. Raisins Dehydration Experiment

Your kids can make their own raisins and learn about dehydration with this awesome grape experiment by Learn Play Imagine.

Raisins Dehydration Experiment with the kids!
So raisins are grapes?!

9. Make Your Own Marshmallows

Learn about chemical reactions and combinations when you make these delicious marshmallows by Education at home.

Make Your Own Marshmallows with the kids!
Next time, try to make your own marshmallows!

10. Microwave a Peep Experiment

Or for a lesson about expansion and a super fun discussion about why – check out this Peep experiment by Hallecake with the kids.

Microwave a Peep Experiment with the kids!
It’s like a huge iceberg, right?

11. Polymer Science – Homemade Fruit Gummies

Trying to teach about polymer strands by Left Brain, Craft Brain? Look no further than this gelatin polymer example.

 Polymer Science - Homemade Fruit Gummies with the kids!
With these, you can eat gummies 24/7! Shh…

12. Whipped Cream and Graham Mountain Experiment

Your kids will love learning about how mountains form (unavailable) by We Made That, with this fun whipped cream and graham cracker experiment.

Whipped Cream and Graham Mountain Experiment with the kids!
Better not to eat the graham right away, mmm…

13. Making Butter With Kids

Here’s another great and tasty experiment on how liquids become solids. Plus, you’ll have butter for dinner by Little Bins For Little Hands. Homemade butter is a great edible science project for any kid!

Making Butter With Kids
I can make my very own butter too!

14. Edible Water Beads Experiment

These edible water beads by Growing A Jeweled Rose will give your kids a great sensory experience and let them learn about how fluid can expand objects.

 Edible Water Beads Experiment with the kids
Colorful edible yummy beads!

15. Fizzy Sherbet Cups

Learn about chemical reactions with these fizzy sherbet cups by Laughing Kids Learn. I wonder if you could make a chocolate one!

fizzy sherbet
Are those ice creams?!

16. Edible Mud Sensory Play for the Kids

Here’s another tasty tactile treat: edible mud by Kids Activities Blog. This is a chance for your children to get their hands dirty, and talk about science!

Edible Mud Sensory Play for the Kids
I dare you to eat these worms and mud!

17. Yummy Edible Mini Garden

This edible mini garden by True Aim, grows from simple seeds and doesn’t take any dirt at all. Plus, it’ll taste great on salads.

Yummy Edible Mini Garden for the kids!
Who put those animals in my garden?

18. Celery Plant Osmosis Experiment

The only thing missing from this celery osmosis experiment by Rainy Day Mum is a big glob of peanut butter for dipping.

Celery Plant Osmosis Experiment with the kids!
Grow celery in different shades of jars!

19. Jell-O Clouds in Jars

Kids will love learning about clouds (unavailable) by The Queen Says with this delicious jello treat!

Jell-O Clouds in Jars for the kids!
A little bit of heaven on that little jar.

20. Dancing Frankenworms Kid’s Science Experiment

Watch gummy worms dance, wiggle, and squirm in this fun experiment about nucleation by Playdough to Plato.

20. Dancing Frankenworms Kid's Science Experiment for the kids!
Dance with the worms before you eat them!

21. Edible Butterfly Life Cycle

Now your kids can enjoy an afternoon treat, and learn about the life cycle of butterflies by My Joy Filled Life, at the same time.

Edible Butterfly Life Cycle to learn with the kids!
Let’s learn about the life cycle of a butterfly!

22. Candy DNA Strands Model Craft

Make this delicious candy DNA strand by Weird Science Kids, then break it down one A, T, C, and G at a time. Gumdrops, toothpicks and Twizzlers comprise this candy dna model!

Candy DNA Strands Model Craft for the kids!
And how DNAs are formed too!

23. Sugar Glass

This delicious “glass” by Go Science Girls, is not only edible but also shatters! Talk about a smashing good time!

Sugar Glass for the kids!
It really looks like real glass, isn’t it?

24. Blow Bubbles Inside An Apple Experiment

This might not be the most delicious of the edible experiments, but who wouldn’t want to blow bubbles inside an apple by Preschool Powol Packets?!

Blow Bubbles Inside An Apple Experiment with the kids!
And that’s a huge bubble over there!

More Edible Science Crafts for Kids From Play Ideas

  • Go wild with your kids with this Ramen Baths for today’s afternoon bathe craft!
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  • Enjoy the hot summer days as you go along with these kids – approved crafts here!
  • Prepare silly Science experiments at home when your child’s friends pay a visit.
  • Adorably adorable like these polar bear crafts for the whole gang!
  • Gather those leaves and sat down together with the kids for these Fall Stem activities!
  • Candies always win! Grab it all here!
25 Edible Science Experiments For Kids
Yummy Science Experiments!

Which yummy edible Science experiment are you going to do with your kids today?

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