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09/01/2026

Looks like our Flinn interns got the memo… September 1 means it’s time to head back to school. 🥼✨🪄

To all the science teachers heading back to the classroom: may your experiments work, your students stay curious, and your school year have just the right amount of magic. 🧪

Have a magical school year!

08/26/2026

Science teachers, we know the first day comes with a lot. 🧪📚

Between meeting new students, establishing lab routines, setting safety expectations and somehow finding time to actually get excited about science…it’s a full day.

So we pulled together 5 simple reminders for starting the year strong.

👉 Swipe through, save this one for your first week, and then help another science teacher out:

What’s the one first-day tip you swear by?

08/19/2026

Sometimes a simple demonstration is all it takes to get students asking, “Wait… how did that happen?” 🌈💧

This colorful take on “walking water” is an easy way to introduce capillary action and get students observing, predicting, and asking questions before the lesson even begins.

As the water travels through the tiny spaces between the paper towel fibers, students can watch science happen right in front of them. 🔬✨

A simple setup, a colorful result, and a fun way to spark curiosity in the classroom.

How would you use this to kick off a lesson?

08/19/2026

🥔⚡ It’s National Potato Day… so naturally, we did some science!

Can a couple of potatoes help power a clock? They sure can! ⏰

Using two potatoes and electrodes, a chemical reaction generates enough electrical energy to operate a digital clock. And the experimenting doesn’t have to stop there, try lemons, limes, or other foods and see what happens! 🍋🔬

Featured: Two-Potato Clock Science Demonstration Kit Item

08/14/2026

You brought up the hand boiler… and suddenly the memories came flooding back. 🧪

If you know, you know.

Before fidget spinners, there was this. 😄

A little warmth from your hand, a little science, and somehow it never gets old.

Who remembers these? And more importantly, where did you first see one?

08/05/2026

Middle school is where staying quiet feels safer than raising your hand. 🔬 We make "let's find out" the easy choice.
Shop Middle School Science 👉 https://bit.ly/4q44d6A

Shop middle school science supplies, lab kits, and equipment from Flinn Scientific. Hands-on chemistry, biology, and physical science resources for grades 6–8.

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! 🎉

At Flinn, we believe learning goes both ways and this summer, our interns have reminded us of that every day.

Their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm have made a lasting impact across our teams, and we're grateful for everything they've contributed while learning more about the business behind science education.

Meet our amazing 2026 Summer Interns!

Thank you for being part of the Flinn team this summer. We can't wait to see all that you accomplish in the future!

💙 Happy National Intern Day!

07/23/2026

Meet Ralphie. 🐦💧

He has one job... and he takes it very seriously.

While Ralphie may look like he's simply taking one sip after another, he's actually demonstrating fascinating science in action. As the liquid in his head ev***rates, it creates a pressure difference that keeps the cycle going, making him a memorable way to introduce concepts like thermodynamics, v***r pressure, and heat transfer.

Some classroom demonstrations never go out of style, and the Drinking Bird is a perfect example.

Have you used a Drinking Bird in your classroom or lab? We'd love to hear how you introduce the science behind it!

Want to learn more? Visit our website to watch the full demonstration video and explore the Drinking Bird in action.

07/16/2026

Can science make offside easier to understand?

Using Erlenmeyer flasks, we took on one of football's most misunderstood rules.

Who knew lab glassware could help explain the beautiful game?

What should we explain next?

07/16/2026

🎉 49 years of curiosity, safety, and a whole lot of heart.

What started with a mission to support educators and create safer learning experiences has grown into something we're incredibly proud of.

Today we're celebrating 49 years of Flinn and if our 2026 Safety Hippo has anything to say about it, the party is just getting started. 🦛👑🎂

Here's to the educators, schools, students, customers, partners, and employees who have been part of this journey. Thank you for growing with us over the past 49 years. We wouldn't be here without you. 💙