TheDadLab
209 Episodes
Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home
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01:21Episode 207
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...
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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...
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00:51Episode 206
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.
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02:19Episode 202
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 ...
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02:55Episode 203
Easy Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Episode 203
Have some extra toilet paper rolls lying around? Time to put those old rolls to use!
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04:13Episode 204
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
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02:21Episode 203
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.
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02:28Episode 201
Easy Rabbit Paper Craft
Episode 201
This cute bunny paper craft is easy to make and only requires a few materials.
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01:43Episode 201
Easy Spinning Balloon Experiment
Episode 201
If you have a balloon and a straw at home, you can make this fun spinning balloon
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02:40Episode 199
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
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05:24Episode 200
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 ...
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01:49Episode 196
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!
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01:38Episode 198
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
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02:29Episode 197
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...
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03:29Episode 195
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...
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01:07Episode 194
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...
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02:13Episode 193
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.
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01:56Episode 189
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...
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02:32Episode 192
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...
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01:24Episode 190
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
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02:29Episode 191
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 ... -
02:08Episode 186
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
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01:54Episode 185
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...
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01:41Episode 187
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...