We are taking advantage of the fact that all of a sudden we have lots of ants in our garden by doing some science experiments. We made colourful syrups by mixing sugar, water and food colouring and put a few drops for our ants to enjoy. Then we were watching ants picking their colours and drinkin...

“There’s a worm in the bottom of my garden and its name is Wiggly Woo!” Bring a cherished nursery rhyme to life by introducing simple science to your little ones. It doesn’t just have to be for little children too. This activity can be fun for all ages, with younger children watching the wiggly w...

Changing the flavour of a classic pepper experiment by using cinnamon instead. The fact is you can use any spices here as long as they float.

Erupting volcano science experiment is such a classic and a great one to support teaching in chemical reactions. Now we show you just how you can do it yourself, in the comfort of your own home and with recycled materials.

We do different types of activities with boys, but mixing is Max's most favourite thing. Here Max is mixing Yellow and Blue colours with a help of baking soda and vinegar reaction

Tired of the same old toys that never seem to entertain for more than a few minutes? Looking for something cool and refreshing to do with your kids? Well, look no further! This video has easy-to-follow instructions for making a rocket in a bottle, the coolest DIY toy ever. The best part is that y...

Our hands and fingers are used every single day for so many different tasks. But how about painting? Finger painting is a brilliant way to feel and explore paint. The colours. The textures. It is also a great sensory activity, and the outcomes make perfect handmade cards or art to hang on the fr...

Easy to make colour changing chameleon craft for toddlers

Max and I are playing this fun math game using LEGO DUPLO bricks to help learn addition!

There are lots of different ways you can paint and things you can use to paint with. Ever heard of vegetable printing? All of these activities are cost-effective and low stress so enjoy the joyful time spent together with your children. All of the supplies you will already have at home, some may ...

Ever wondered what happens when you mix Coca Cola with milk? Join us in this fascinating science experiment as we explore the chemical reaction between Coke and milk!

DIY toys for kids. Cardboard is an excellent material for a number of things. It’s cheap, durable, and comes in lots of different sizes. Plus, it’s easy to find. It’s great for making homemade toys for kids to play with. Here is a cool DIY rotating toy with a ping pong ball for you to make at home

This is an impressive but simple experiment for children. We did it with Alex about two years ago, so it was Max's turn now. But this time I added a bit of a twist though. I spread food colouring on the bottom of tea candle, lighted it and placed it at the centre of a plate with water. The good ...

We haven't played with playdough for a while. So this time we are adding pasta to it for some practice in engineering. You can add different varieties of pasta to make children even more excited about the project but I feel that in this case simplicity is the key. Children would get more creative...

Challenge of the week!!! How many coins can you stack on a popsicle stick held in your mouth?

British Science Week is happening now, and we are taking part by building the tallest tower with spaghetti and marshmallows.

Today's activity is all about space! The other day we were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first-ever human-crewed moon landing by building the NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander LEGO set. We came up with an idea to use those bricks to create our own little spinning space ships.

A balloon-powered car is a simple and fun STEM project. Here, you will learn how to make your own by following a few easy steps. A balloon car is easy to make and requires no batteries or fuel. All you need to do is blow up the balloon and attach it to the wheels of your car. The air inside the b...

Want to get your kids engaged in engineering? STEAM Engineering Challenges are opportunities for children to learn about STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. But what if you've never studied engineering? How do you get started? This video will show you everything you need to create an exce...

We mixed dish soap with water in a big container to experiment with 3-dimensional shapes and bubbles

What child doesn't like butterflies? This butterfly box is easy to do and it is just beautiful. I put a nice background picture with flowers inside a box, tied a paper clip to one end of the thread and taped a paper butterfly to it. Then I taped the other end of the thread to the bottom of the bo...

This crystal snowflake is made by dipping shaped pipe cleaners into borax dissolved in boiling water. As the water cools, borax forms crystals that cling to pipe cleaners making this incredible Christmas tree decoration

Not only is this game an easy way to have fun with Max, it’s also a fun way to work on his oral motor skills

I am not sure how to call these things we have made from straws, but we had a lot of fun with them