| Science kits for kids are great for school and home | | | | reactions and ruin the project. |
| projects. The kits are generally safe. However, there's | | | | 3. Get an age appropriate kit. Most science kits are |
| always a chance something could go wrong. Just | | | | rated according to age. There should be a |
| because the kits are for kids doesn't mean they're | | | | recommended age notice on the box. For example, it |
| infallible. Adult supervision is always a good idea when | | | | might say something like "recommended for ages 8 |
| a child is performing a science experiment. Here are | | | | and up". Or maybe there will be a specific grade level. |
| some tips to help keep you and your child safe. | | | | If that's the case, you might see a notice that says |
| 1. Follow all directions as instructed. Most mishaps are | | | | "recommended for grades 6 and up". Pick a kit that's |
| avoidable by simply following the directions. Lots of | | | | appropriate for your child's age and grade. You |
| people think it is fine to skip steps, make up new steps | | | | wouldn't buy a 10th grade level kit for a 5th grade |
| or only half-follow the instructions. That's a bad way to | | | | student. |
| approach a science project. Following the directions is | | | | 4. Provide supervision. A child should never perform a |
| important because it prevents serious mishaps. Don't | | | | science experiment alone. Even if it's an easy |
| think you know better than the project's creators. | | | | experiment, something could still go wrong. Adult |
| Follow the directions as they are written. | | | | supervision is recommended at all times during the |
| 2. Get the proper supplies. Some kits come with all the | | | | experimentation stage. |
| supplies you need. Others require you to gather extra | | | | Stay Safe |
| supplies. If that's the case, get exactly what you need. | | | | Following the tips in this article will help you and your |
| Don't make substitutions just because it might be | | | | child stay safe. Using science kits for kids is supposed |
| easier. It's important to use exactly what the kit says | | | | to be fun. Remove the risk factor and everyone will |
| you should. Substitutions could cause adverse | | | | enjoy the process. |