Blowing up balloons with air pressure
![Stretching balloon over bottle.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Blowing-up-balloons-with-air-pressure.jpg)
No need to huff and puff to blow balloons up; let an empty bottle do it for you!
Bending water with static electricity
![Two girls placing blown up balloon under tap of running water.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bending-water-with-static-electricity.jpg)
Did you know you can bend water without touching it? Strange, but true!
Bouncing eggs
![Hardboiled egg under running water.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bouncing-eggs.jpg)
Bouncing eggs? Is that possible?! Your child will marvel at this scientific transformation.
Parachutes
![Lego and other figurines.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Parachutes.jpg)
This is a fun experiment to do with your child. Let them choose their favourite Lego minifigure (or similar) and marvel as it floats to the ground.
Vinegar volcanoes
![Girls excited as their vinegar volcano erupts.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Vinegar-volcanoes.jpg)
Just like the real thing, the Rosies’ volcano puts on an explosive show. (Friendly suggestion: you might like to try this one outside!)
Breeding bacteria
![Close up of breeding bacteria.](https://raisingchildren.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Breeding-bacteria.jpg)
Does your child need an incentive to wash their hands? Growing greeblies might be the motivation you’ve been looking for!