Want to make a bug friend? I promised this one is very friendly and loves to wiggle around!
MATERIALS:
- Coloured paper
- Scissors⠀
- Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) Take a thin strip of paper and fold it to make an L shape. Then, start crossing the pieces over. So left to right, and up to down, then righ...

Let's craft a toy car out of plastic bottles! Making this car can be a fun way to reduce plastic waste by creating something new. All you need is two plastic bottles, some rubber bands, bottle caps, bamboo skewers, and glue. Here's how to do it!

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This experiment shows how Pythagoras Cup works. A long time ago Pythagoras made this cup (also known as a Greedy Cup), that empties itself if too much drink is poured

Have you ever wished you could turn an empty juice pack into a racing car? Well, you're in luck. Here are some instructions for creating a racing car craft using recycled materials!

We wanted to make a shadow theatre for a while, but we couldn't find the right materials until now. Follow our simple instructions to build a stage for homemade entertainment using LEGO DUPLO. It is great considering that nights are getting longer with every day now!

When you hold the egg close to the flame, it gets covered in soot. Soot repels water, similar to oil. When we put our sooty egg in the water, it creates a small air bubble around it. This bubble reflects light, and makes the egg look like it’s made of silver or ice! Once you take the egg out, it ...

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Learn to Create Your Own Buzz Wire Game!
In this DIY tutorial, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of making a simple but exciting Buzz Wire Game at home. Perfect for hobbyists, parents, and educators looking to engage in a fun and educational activity.

What You'll Discover:

Easy-t...

Today we made easy-to-make catapults from popsicle sticks and rubber bands for hours of fun. When I showed this catapult to Max for the first time he was very excited to play with it as it looked like an aeroplane. He was a bit disappointed to find out that it wasn't one, but soon he realized tha...

Here is a quick tutorial for making a simple duck call form a piece of paper. We are making our neighbours believe we've got a duck as a pet (:

Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to build your own car? I know, I know. It sounds like loads of work, and the end result may not even work. Well, not anymore! Now you can create a simple gravity-powered car with just a few materials. Take a look at these step-by-step instructions ...

As promised on this special day I am revealing one of many new projects I have included in my debut TheDadLab BOOK.
We turned a photo of Max into a bowl shape for this illusion that shows us how our mind is sometimes convinced that it ‘knows best’, despite what our eyes are telling us. When I tur...

People have long wished to fly like birds, but only about two and a half thousand years ago the history of aviation started with a simple kite.

Making paper toys is a great way to spend time with your kids and teach them how to create. It also helps them learn patience, creativity, and design skills. This was one of the most fun DIYs we have done recently with my sons. They absolutely loved creating their own friction toys, and it was so...

Holiday time, when we gather around the fire with friends and family, and maybe exchange a gift or two. This year might look different for a lot of people around the world. It really got me thinking about what my holidays were like as a child. The toys definitely weren't super technical like they...

Playing with puppets is perfect for young children to get imaginative and practice storytelling skills all while having fun! This activity will create even more fun as the children are able to make their own puppets to play with. Using some recycled materials, this craft is budget and eco-friendl...

This DIY toy is from the time I was a child. It is simple but it could blow the mind a person who doesn't know how it is made. Alex was looking for magnets to explain why it moves that way (: All you need to make one is a piece of kitchen foil, marble or metallic ball and a marker that has a litt...

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