It is so important to expose your child to science at an early age. Not only for the educational side of it but because science is such a great way to foster the wonder and awe of the world around us in your child! But exploring science at home with your little one need not be costly or difficult and that is where I can help.
I have compiled a fantastic list of 20+ fun but more importantly EASY science experiments to do at home with your preschooler, kindergartner or older child using balloons! For the majority of these experiments, you can do them today with just a few household items and a balloon, of course!
So get out your lab coat and safety googles (for fun, not for safety!) and get set to amaze your child and become the coolest mom or dad ever!
20 Easy STEM Activities using Balloons

Static Electricity Butterfly Experiment by I Heart Crafty Things
CAN YOU BLOW UP A BALLOON IN A BOTTLE? by I Can Teach My Child
Check out Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment by Happy Brown House. It’s a very cool experiment using a light bulb and a balloon.
Hovercraft & Friction Experiment by Rookie Parenting
Unpoppable Balloon Experiment by Deceptively Educational
Balloon powered Sponge Boat by The Craft Train
Pop a Balloon with an Orange Peel by Raising Dragons
Science Experiments for Kids: Blow up a Balloon with Vinegar and Baking Soda by Coupons are Great
Inflate a Balloon with Yeast Experiment by The STEM Laboratory
Balloon Rockets by Discover Explore Learn
HOW TO HAVE A BLAST WITH BALLOON CARS!by Teachers are Terrific
JUMPING GOOP! AN AWESOME STATIC ELECTRICITY DEMONSTRATION WITH CORNSTARCH by Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Static Electricity Experiment for Kids: Bending Water Science Experimentby A Dab of Glue Will Do
Quick and Easy Science Experiments – Amazing Fingerprintsby The Natural Home School
LEARN ABOUT HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Penny + balloon = DIY atom smasher! by Gift of Curiosity
Simple Experiments for Kids with Fun Balloon Yo-Yos by JDaniel4’s Mom
Unpoppable Balloon by Kiwico
Screaming Balloon by Steve Spangler Science
Self-Inflating Balloon Science Experiment by A Dab of Glue Will Do
WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE EASY BALLOON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS WITH YOUR CHILD? Pin it for Later!!
