Menu SAN DIEGO FAMILY MAGAZINE LOGO RESOURCES PARENTING CONTESTS FOR THE KIDS THINGS TO DO MAGAZINES Family Science Benefits of Gardening with Kids Wondering how to get your kids to eat more veggies? Grow them. Whether it’s a container on the patio or a raised bed, gardening is easier than most people think, even with limited space . . . Read more Full STEAM Ahead - STEAM Bingo Ready to have some fun with STEM (science, technology, engineering & math)? Complete at least one activity in each category (plus A for Art) to make STEAM. Challenge kids to "spell" STEAM differen . . . Read more Full STEAM Ahead: DIY STEM Kits for Kids Implementing open-ended STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities has numerous benefits to future makers, and encouraging students to tinker in a supportive environment promotes . . . Read more Full STEAM Ahead: 15-Minute STEM Activities Fun, easy STEM activities are a great way to entertain kids and help them make unique discoveries at home. With a few simple, low-cost supplies and minimal directions, young scientists will be engag . . . Read more Full STEAM Ahead: STEM for Your Health Increased screen time and busy schedules have led to a number of health issues, including decreased physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. Consider using easy STEM activities to help your fa . . . Read more STEM Activities for Kids With the popularity of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in school, you might wonder what you can do at home to boost a child’s sense of curiosity and ability to problem-s . . . Read more Make a Bug Vacuum Capture insects with ease using this simple DIY bug vacuum kids can make at home. Scientists capture bugs for study using a mouth-powered vacuum, called an aspirator or a pooter. Swallowing specimens . . . Read more Plant a Patio Garden No Yard? Plant a Patio Garden with Kids Whether you live in a high-rise apartment or a house with limited green space, your family can reap the benefits of gardening together. Gardening teaches kid . . . Read more Warty Licorice Can you make a smooth piece of licorice grow warts? Do this science experiment with the kids to find out!Time: 5 minutesSkill level: Get a grown-upSuppliesTwizzlers licorice twists (the Pull-n-Peel . . . Read more Soda Bottle Boats Did you know there are more than 900,000 boats in the state of California? If you take a look around San Diego County on any given day you can spot many different types of boats. You might notice sail . . . Read more How to Make a Box Oven There are several different types of box ovens you can make. These instructions are for a box oven with a hinged lid. If you use the sturdy materials recommended and take good care of it, you should b . . . Read more Build a Rocket Imagine sweeping the dust from a giant rock formation to uncover an ancient dinosaur fossil, or peering through your backyard telescope to identify a hazy comet as it streaks across the sky. Sound e . . . Read more Straw Gliders The next time you visit the beaches near Torrey Pines or La Jolla, be sure to look up at the sky. You may notice many colorful gliders soaring high above the ground. These gliders provide the ultima . . . Read more Acid Dissolving Test Here’s an easy, kid-friendly science project you can do at home!Time: 1 hourSkill level: MediumYour digestive system uses acid. Does that mean that acid dissolves candy?What you need:Candy that di . . . Read more Candy Chromatography Many science experiments involve candy. Follow the directions below to find out how you can use science to determine how candies get their colors. Materials:Coffee filtersClear jars or cupsP . . . Read more Let's Get Social! Join other parent enthusiasts on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and other social networks! San Diego Family Magazine Logo 1475 6th Avenue, 5th Floor San Diego, CA 92101-3200 | Map Phone: 619-685-6970 Copyright © 2007-2021 San Diego Family Magazine. All rights reserved. Privacy, Cookie Use and Data Usage Policy Help & Information Contact Us Advertising Editorial Distribution Social Media Calendar Subscriptions Ad Specs Content Submissions Event Submissions Advertiser's Corner Be Family Informed – Sign up for our Newsletters below! Out & About Flourishing Families Holiday Headquarters The Prize Box