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Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home

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  • Educational Toys SumBlox Math Building Blocks

    Episode 207

    These wooden blocks of SumBlox are shaped like digits with the heights that correspond to number values. They are perfect for introducing children to numbers and basic arithmetic in a playful way. Alex loved building towers and the wall of tens with different combinations of 10. But Sumblox is no...

  • Edible Dinosaur Dig Excavation Activity for Toddler

    Episode 205

    What did you want to be when you grew up? One thing I love about childhood is that you can pretend to be all of your dream jobs in one day. And today we are becoming palaeontologists! Set up this fun and easy activity and let your toddler dive in, digging and rescuing dinosaurs. Even young babies...

  • Educational Activity For Toddlers And Preschool

    Episode 206

    Max loved filling a bottle of water with paper clips to prepare for this fun activity to discover force of a magnetic field with a magnetic wand.

  • Easy Teeth Brushing Activity For Kids

    Episode 202

    It can be hard to get kids excited about brushing their teeth. Luckily, there are some easy-to-do activities that will show the importance of brushing teeth to a child in a fun and interactive way. Here is just one example, put a picture of a smiling shark in a ziplock bag, draw dirty spots with ...

  • Easy Toilet Paper Roll Craft

    Episode 203

    Have some extra toilet paper rolls lying around? Time to put those old rolls to use!

  • Easy Way to Multiply that You Were Never Taught

    Episode 204

    Multiplication is an essential part of our daily lives. Whether we're calculating the expenses for a grocery list or figuring out how much money we need for retirement, multiplication is vital. It's hard to imagine life without it! To make multiplying easier here is a simple method

  • Easy Way to Learn Times Tables

    Episode 203

    Learning the times tables is a skill that some young children struggle to master. However, there are many ways to help children (and adults) get their multiplication facts down without relying only on rote memorization. One such clever teaching technique is based on using fingers.

  • Easy Rabbit Paper Craft

    Episode 201

    This cute bunny paper craft is easy to make and only requires a few materials.

  • Easy Spinning Balloon Experiment

    Episode 201

    If you have a balloon and a straw at home, you can make this fun spinning balloon

  • Easy Lion Craft Ideas For Preschoolers

    Episode 199

    Are you ready to Roar? Here is a simple craft idea for children with a bit of colouring and a bit of cutting that we have done with Max this morning

  • Easy Paper Lizard Craft For Kids

    Episode 200

    Here is a crazy craft that will show you how to turn ordinary coloured paper into a silly, slinking lizard. From start to finish, this activity is full of fun. What colour will you make your lizard? Can it move and slither around like a real lizard does? It’ll be just like the ones you see on TV ...

  • Earth Day Activity With Cotton Discs

    Episode 196

    Making tiny copies of planet Earth from cotton discs. Please Subscribe so you don't miss our next video!

  • Easy Craft for Preschoolers

    Episode 198

    Easy to make craft for a fun outdoor play. For this craft you need paper caps, balloons and ping pong balls. The only thing to be aware of is to use cheap balloons without a white powder inside them, otherwise they slip of

  • Earth Day Kids Activity with Spinning Planets

    Episode 197

    Today is one of the most important days on the calendar - World Earth Day! To celebrate, we have a simple, fun, and educational kids activity to share. I hope this crafted toy would encourage children to think about our blue planet and inspire them to take care of it. World Earth Day is celebrate...

  • Dragon Illusion Tutorial

    Episode 195

    Unleash the magic of the Dragon Illusion with our easy-to-follow tutorial! Perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations, this craft is not just an activity but an experience. Step by step, we guide you through the mystical process of creating your own Dragon Illusion, making it a breeze for crafters...

  • Does an Orange Float or Sink?

    Episode 194

    Have you ever wondered if an orange would float or sink? It turns out that this is a question that many people ask, and the answer may surprise you. It turns out that not all materials float on water! How does density come into play? Density is a measure of how tightly atoms are packed in a given...

  • DIY Fun Magnet Fishing Game For Kids

    Episode 193

    This is, perhaps, the simplest and the funniest magnet fishing game with paperclips! I taped a magnet to a pipe cleaner and attached it to the front of a cap with a clothespin. After that, boys were ready to catch colourful paperclips fishes.

  • DIY T-Shirt Printing

    Episode 189

    Have you ever wanted to wear your super-cool drawings for everyone to see? Well, now you can be your very own fashion designer! Here we show you how you can transfer your drawing onto a t-shirt. Then you can wear your designs to show your friends or give them as a gift to your family or someone s...

  • DIY Wind Spinner

    Episode 192

    Best Wind Spinner you can make! If you're looking for a DIY project this weekend, you've come to the right place! We are going to show you how to turn a recycled plastic bottle into a wind spinner! You can use any size of bottle you like, but I found that 2-litre bottles work really well. This wi...

  • DIY Talking Can

    Episode 190

    Easy to make quacking can with a wet string! I have made one with a plastic cup too, but it is too flimsy for children to play with

  • DIY Toy for Teaching Emotions to Preschoolers

    Episode 191

    This little creation is perfect for those who find themselves on a rollercoaster of emotions. It is a cute and easy way to help children learn about emotions!
    I wanted to create a resource for teaching emotions to preschoolers, so I researched what materials teachers could use to show how people ...

  • DIY Simple Mesmerizing Toy For Kids

    Episode 186

    When people ask me about how we live at home without a TV, I reply that there are plenty of other mesmerizing things to look at. Here is a good example of that. We used a balloon, marble, rubberband and a glass to quickly make this toy

  • DIY Scratch Art For Kids

    Episode 185

    Alex coloured paper with oil pastels and covered it with black paint mixed with a bit of dish soap for this DIY project. He had fun scratching his colourful drawings all over the page using a wooden skewer. I cannot describe how surprised was Max to see a wooden pen that can colour different colo...

  • DIY Simple Number Game With Paper Plates

    Episode 187

    This is an easy-to-make game that gives parents a chance to come up with their own variation that suits their child best. I made 2 plates. The first one was meant for Max with a challenge to make a marble to go thru every number in the correct order. The second one was for Alex where he started w...