Some days, I’d rather stay in than head out. But the kids get restless and there is only so much painting one can do. (Sidenote: If it a crime to stash your little Picasso’s artwork into the recycling bin when they’re in bed? Shhhh…)

Luckily, there are quite a few ways parents can do to get children engaged without needing to leave home.

Science experiments!

There are plenty of kid-friendly science experiments which are fun, safe and mentally engaging to children. They’re perfectly capable of teaching kids that science doesn’t always have to be boring, and that there’s more to science than just textbooks. From making teabag powered rockets to making fake snow in your kitchen and gravity defying water, this awesome infographic below, created by BestForTheKids.com, is full of mind-boggling experiments. Try these out with the kids!

Infographic by BestForTheKids.com

Which one are you doing with the kids today? Remember to bookmark or in this post for later!