Science For Kids: Magical Flowers

Kids love playing with water and what better way to let them have fun while learning a thing or two about science? Here is a fun experiment to do from things readily available at home and is sure to astound the children. The experiment is called ‘Magical flowers’ because what you will witness is no less than magic! More about the experiment below.

Name: Magical Flowers

Concept: Capillary Action

Age: 4 years and above

Materials required: Paper, scissors, crayons, bowl of water


  1. Print the flower images above or alternately draw your own
  2. Colour the flowers using crayons (wax colours)
  3. Cut them along the outline
  4. Fold in the petals along the centre such that the petals lie closed on the centre of the flower and then petals facing upwards
  5. Float them in water

Observation: The petals open up and it appears as if the flower is blooming!

Conclusion: Paper is made of tiny fiber and when the paper flowers are put in water, the thin fibers absorb water and become heavy. This makes the petals inflate which look like the petals opening up. This phenomenon is called Capillary action. Happy experimenting!
