A DIY science lab at home is a wonderful way to foster science curiosity — creating that desire to learn and experience science in your kiddos!
Building a science lab at home can be a bit of an intimidating thought, though. With the help of the tips you’ll find in this article and the supplies and resources provided by us here at Home Science Tools — you’ll come out confident and eager to get your science lab at home set up!
A dedicated space for your science lab at home doesn’t have to be a literal only-used-for-science-labs space. So if you’re limited on space in your home, there are still ways to create this. So, how do you pick a dedicated space?
Before we get into your science supplies for your science lab at home, we need to get into the basic lab equipment. These are the things you need to get your science lab space set up!
Supplies will vary by age group, interest, and science field of study. But in general, as an educator, you’ll want to try and keep a list of supplies on hand in addition to the ones you add on for specific upcoming experiments. Here are several to get you started:
When you get to high school and begin doing more specific lab experiments, be sure to visit our store here for everything you’ll need! (We also carry stuff for younger ages, too.)
Science kits are a super fun thing to have on hand. You can have just a few or a whole shelf lined up with them. These also make for some wildly fun gifts on birthdays or holidays. Something I love about kits is that they usually come with extra supplies too — which help you either do a repeat of the experiment or build up your supplies! Here are some to consider:
These lab kits are super handy and give you the flexibility to do an experiment anytime the mood hits- in real-time!