So join us on a virtual field trip as we discoverhow maple syrup is made for kids.

We learned that sap is gathered more easily in March because it starts to flow up the tree.

By the time spring hits the sap is dispersed in the branches and leaves.

In the spring our homeschool kids were able to take a fieldtrip to see first hand how maple syrup is made. Whether you are looking for an excuse to get out of the house or making a farm theme, this maple syrup for kids is a fun way to learn abou thow the thick, yummy maple syrup goes from sap in a tree to your favorite pancake topping! This homeschool field trips is fun for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th graders too. So join us on a virtual field trip as we discover how maple syrup is made for kids.

This rising temperature creates pressure in the tree that makes the sap rise.

Sap will flow for 4-6 weeks.

you’re able to tap a tree 1-4 times depending on how old the tree is.

drilling a hoel in a maple tree

Now insert the spout orspile, you may need to use a hammer to get it in the hole.

You should begin seeing tap come out pretty quickly.

Any food grade container will work.

Gathering sap from maple tree

The picture below is what maple sap looks like clear and very runny.

Because of the large amount of steam, it’s advisable to boil your sap outdoors.

Continue boiling until it reduces dramatically; add more sap and continue boiling.

boiling maple sap down

It takes about 20 galloons of sap to make 1 galloon of maple syrup.

When it has been boiled down it will be a golden color and will be somewhat thicker.

On our fieldtrip we got to taste some freshly made maple syrup YUM!

Homeschool Fieldtrip - How to make maple syrup

(They had us use pasta to dip in the syrup to taste so the spoons could be composted.

Where are you going on your next Homeschool Fieldtrip?

Spring Science Ideas

Spring is the perfect time to studyplants for kids!

20 galloons of sap to make 1 galloon of maple syrup

Here are some fun plant experiments to learn more about photosynthesis, pollination, capillary action, and more!

Spring Craftivities

These fun ideas are a combination of spring crafts and spring activities:

Homeschool Fieldtrip - How to make maple syrup

Your kids love mazes, but they’ve never seen something as incredibly COOL as this  maze potato! This potato maze will blow kids away as they watch potatoes grow, learn about plants and their need to head towards the light. This plant activity for kids is perfect for spring or summer learning. All you need to try stem activities are a few items you probabaly have around the house to try this plant experiments for kids from preschool, kindergarten, pre-k, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders too!

Make teaching kids about weather fun and EASY with this free weather unit. These Weather Worksheets help kids explore a variety of weather topics as well as some weather themed worksheet for early math and literacy too. Use these free weather printables as preschool, 1st grade, 2nd, grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade and kindergarten weather worksheets. Simply print pdf file with weather worksheets for kids and you are ready to learn!

Kids are going to love this crazy cool bouncy egg experimert! Children will be amazed by this egg experiment where they will literally dissolve the shell of a raw egg to create a bouncy egg. This bouncy egg vinegar project is fun for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Plus our version of this egg in vinegar experiment has a fun, colorful twist!

Have you ever tried making a Rainbow in a Jar project? If you haven’t tried this classic density experiment, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make with a few common household items! This rainbow science experiment is so pretty and will amaze your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. Try this rainbow experiment as part of a weather theme, St Patricks Day activity, a rainbow theme or a spring activity for kids.

spring-simple-windsock-craft-for-kids

You will love this outrageously fun painting with cars activity where kids will make a cheery rainbow painting using hotwheel vehicles. This rainbow painting for kids is a silly rainbow painting ideas that your kids will LOVE! Use this for a rainbow theme, car theme, spring theme, or just a fun play ativity with kids. Try this car activities for kids with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students.

Fun to make Tissue Paper Butterfly Craft

Whether you are making a classic pasta necklace craft or creating your own work of art using pretty, colorful pasta as a starting point - let me show you how to dye pasta. After I show you how to color pasta you can whip up a some beautiful pasta to make first grade, kindergarten, toddler, and pasta necklace activity! Making a Preschool necklace craft is just one of those kids activities every child should do. Not only is it fun, but it is great for strengthening hand muscles too!

If you are looking for a fun unique activity using eggs, you will love this silly egg head craft. This egg shell diy chia pet is cute, simple and silly spring activities for kids. This egg shell craft is fun for toddler, prsechool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd graders too!

Fun summer activity for bucket list

rainy day craft for kids with bleeding tissue paper

Amazing Bubble Artwork for Kids - this is such a fun, simple, colorful and FUN summer activity for kids! This kids activities is not only fun to make but makes a beautiful art project too for your summer bucket list. Perfect for toddler, preschool, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade kids.