Download your free e-book for a great science fair project.

I can always tell when science fair projects are due by looking at my Facebook news feed. There are two types of posts I see. The “proud post,” where parents are so proud of their child’s work and excited to share with family and friends. And the “frustrated post,” where parents are scrambling with their child to think of, complete, and finish a reasonably acceptable science fair project. The goal of this post is to put you in the “proud post” category.

First, I’ll start by sharing an excellent resource from the teachers at Evan-Moor, How to Do Science Fair Projects. This free e-book includes step-by-step instructions to get you to the “proud” picture of your child with the project.

Here are three suggestions to get you started:

1. Let your child decide what he or she wants to do. (This is not your chance to redeem yourself from 5^th grade!)
2. Start early. Repeat: start early. Like now.
3. Have fun!

The free e-book guides you and your child through the following steps (thank goodness!):

• Selecting a Topic
• Designing the Purpose of the Project
• Researching the Project
• Developing a Hypothesis
• Creating a Procedure
• Gathering Materials
• Creating a Log Sheet
• Doing the Experiment
• Organizing the Results of the Experiment
• Writing the Conclusion
• Presenting the Project

In addition to the e-book, check out these valuable resources:

• Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Ideas
• Science Buddies: Presentation Tips
• And for the procrastinators (you know who you are): science fair projects you can do in one night

We’re anxiously awaiting your results. Share your science fair project woes, success stories, and results!

Are you looking for engaging science activities for home? Check out Skill Sharpeners: Science  and Skill Sharpeners STEAM for grades PreK–6. These full-color activity books are a great way to boost science skills at home!

For more educational ideas and free printables to use with your child, subscribe to Evan-Moor’s education e-newsletter.

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Contributing Writer

Trisha Thomas is the mother of two and serves on the board of directors at a co-op preschool. She has also been a marketer of educational materials for grades PreK–8 for more than 15 years.