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May 1, 2013

Super Science Party

When my daughter was 4 ½ her greatly anticipated Christmas gift was a pair of plastic safety goggles and a Mind Blowing Science kit.  Fast-forward a year and a half and a few dozen Steve Spangler episodes on youtube and she’s pretty confident that any opportunity is a good one to test the laws of science.

Why limit yourself to a beaker and a test tube when you can use an empty bathtub at a friend’s house and a full bottle of shampoo?  All in the name of science!  So it was fitting that we celebrated her 6th birthday with a day full of messes and opportunities to blow her mind.

The science experiments really took center stage at this party so I kept the decorations fairly simple with flowers in Erlenmeyer flasks,

Flowers in beakers for science party decorations At the Picket Fence

a banner celebrating the element of Caroline,

child's name element banner for science party www.atthepicketfence.com

and a few sweet treats to fit the theme.

Purple Fluorite Pops www.atthepicketfence.com

Proton Cake Pops for science party www.atthepicketfence.com

The birthday cake held a surprise molecular core made of sixlets that spilled out as we cut the pieces and I used gumballs and straws to create the molecule cake toppers. Be sure to come back tomorrow to find out how to make this cake!

Molecule birthday cake for super science party www.atthepicketfence.com

Conducting experiments with 12 kindergartners required some organization and willing grandparent volunteers.

Egg In Cup science experiment www.atthepicketfence.com

We led 2 group experiments and then divided the kids into 3 science teams with 4 mini scientists per team.

Elephant Toothpaste

Over the course of the party the science teams rotated through 8 stations where they were able to make swirling milk reactions and explore the color spectrum.

Swirling Milk experiment for science birthday party www.atthepicketfence.com

Color Spectrum

They grew jelly marbles, uncovering a hidden message through the mystery of light refraction.

Growing Jelly Marbles science experiment www.atthepicketfence.com

And held dry ice bubbles in their hands!

Dry Ice Bubbles www.atthepicketfence.com

They constructed gumdrop molecules, studied rocks and minerals, and played with the laws of magnetism.

science experiments for science themed birthday party www.atthepicketfence.com

The scientists came back together as a group to play with a little instant snow and to watch the mentos geyser grand finale.

Instant Snow

We captured a video of the geyser on our phone and weeks later it still makes me smile to hear the delighted screams of the girls as the coke bottle erupted.

Mentos Geyser

We truly had the sweetest group of little scientists who were full of interest and enthusiasm for each of the stations and witnessing their excitement throughout the afternoon made it one of the most satisfying parties to throw.  Each mini professor left with a t-shirt lab coat, safety glasses, a Science for Kids book, a petri dish containing a science experiment to-go, and a personalized field notes notebook as well as a few sweet treats.

Science themed birthday party favors www.atthepicketfence.com

My daughter is lucky to have a super cool scientist for an aunt who happens to be a bona-fide molecular biologist, proving in our family that in science, girls really do, do it better!

Science: Girls do it better sign for science birthday party At the Picket Fence

Thanks so much for joining me today At the Picket Fence and be sure to come back tomorrow to find out how to make the Surprise Molecular Cake!

A Super Science Party for girls (and boys) from At The Picket Fence

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31 Comments Filed Under: Children's Parties Ideas, Crafts, Good Ideas, Kids, Parties Tagged With: science birthday party, science for girls, science themed party

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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    May 1, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Julie, this is the best birthday party for a little girl I have ever seen! You carried out the theme and color perfectly! That cake is amazing!!!!

    Happy birthday little scientist Caroline! I’m sure you will never forget this very cool birthday party. Reach for your dreams… YOU GO GIRL!!!

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  2. Sarah Lynn says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    What a cool party, I would have loved that as a kid! I love all the decor, activities, and food for the party. That’s great that your daughter loves science so much! I’m an engineer and always loved science and math as a kid. 🙂

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  3. Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    What a fantastic party this was! And you came up with so many creative and fun ideas – love how happy your daughter looks in these pictures! Obviously this will be a birthday celebration she will remember for a long time!

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  4. Tami says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    This is so cool! Would love to do this for my grandson. Can’t wait to see how you made the cake!

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  5. Ida says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Awesome party! It looks like she had so much fun! I like this theme for kids!

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  6. lucy says

    May 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Thanks for letting me relive this awesome birthday party! It truly was spectacular!!! Grandma to Caroline. Lucy

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  7. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    OMG I absolutely LOVE this party theme and all that you have created! I went to a Science and Math based HS and have always loved Science, AND am really passionate about getting more kids, esp girls, excited about Science, so this really hits home with me. What a fabulous idea!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos

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  8. Angelina says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I SERIOUSLY, STUNK at science in school but maybe it’s because it wasn’t as PRETTY and Fun as this!! Julie, this is so CUTE and So fun, it makes me want to go and get my Science on! I love that it is a Unique Party and has a theme where learning can be involved and Kids wouldn’t even know it. Great Job and thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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  9. Ashley G says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    What a unique party! I know the children loved it. I am adding these experiments to our summer fun list.

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  10. Thistle says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Speechless.

    Seriously.

    Tell Julie I am her devoted fan.

    🙂 me

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  11. Judy says

    May 1, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    What a super cool theme. Looks like an amazing party.

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  12. Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    That party is SO adorable!! Not being a science gal myself – this is mind-blowingly COOL!!!! Love, LOVE it!!!! So many favorite elements, I can’t choose just one!! Thank you for sharing such a fun party idea!!

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  13. Catherine Holt says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    This party is just adorable, what an awesome idea! The kids look like they had a blast :-)What could be more fun that testing out all these things. I think you are onto a winner with this party theme!

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  14. Chrisitina says

    May 3, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    wow- I want to go to that party!-
    how wonderfully creative and unique! They must have had a blast-
    So nice to see girls interested in science!

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  15. Amanda @ Dixie Delights says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Julie, That is seriously the CUTEST party EVER! You outdid yourself! I love every detail. Thanks for sharing 🙂 xo

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  16. Liz says

    July 5, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Using this as my graduation party idea! Thanks 🙂

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  17. Nickie p says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    everything was lovely I soo aspire to do event planning, décor, and awesome cakes. I just recently got out of the hospital so I haven’t been able to do much lately my son’s 8th birthday party is coming up and I am looking for ideas he is a iron man fanatic..

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  18. Susy says

    December 30, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Julie: What a beautiful party, I just cry across your site and I’m in love with all the beautiful details. I’m wondering how you made the “Proton Pops”? Very clever & unique. Thank you

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  19. Susy says

    January 15, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Hello: I love every single detail of your daughter’s science Bday party. I’m wondering if you can share how you made the “Proton Pops”
    Thank you so much 🙂

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  20. Colette says

    February 18, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Love these cute & creative ideas. Can you share how you made the Proton Pops? Thanks 🙂

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  21. ScienceTeachMom says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    My daughter and I LOVE this party idea for her upcoming birthday. Do you have any information on the actual experiments? Also…recipes for the Proton Pops and Purple Flourite Pops? Thank you very much…such a wonderfully creative party idea!!

    Reply
  22. amy carline says

    July 2, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    Where can you see the experiments? What I click on the pictures I just get the picture.
    Thanks

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  23. EMily says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    how did you make your proton pops? They are adorable!!!

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  24. EMily says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Do you have a recipe or a tutorial on your proton pops?

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  25. Brooke Bagley says

    January 26, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Do you have any printables to share?? I would love to use this for my soon to be 6 year olds party. We have only found boy stuff and she loved this entire page.

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  26. Kim says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I wondered how you made the molecules for the top of the amazing cake? Gumballs and straws, did you drill into them or glue them? Trying to think of what to do for my daughter’s requested science party! Fabulous party ideas, it looks amazing. Kim

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  27. Julie says

    September 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I used hot glue to create the gumball/straw molecules. It literally took seconds and held together beautifully.
    You’ll have such a blast with a science party….I think I might have had more fun than the kids 🙂

    Reply

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