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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Making a toy from a glove and straw within a minute for hours of play

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:

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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...

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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...

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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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5 minute craft here! We know that everyone loves a good crafting project, and what could be better than a cute cat paper craft? Today, we're going to show you how to make your own in just a few simple steps.
So let's get started!

Clever folding note from paper for your Valentine. Whether you're crafting a note for a friend, a family member or a loved one, here is a smart way to make an unfolding message card.

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Explore how a string can spin a wooden skewer with this easy craft!⠀
MATERIALS:⠀
- Small empty drink carton⠀
- Paper straw⠀
- Wooden skewer⠀
- String⠀
- Washers⠀
- Paper and markers⠀
- Hot glue⠀
- Boxcutter⠀
- Scissors⠀
INSTRUCTIONS:⠀
(1) Cut the bottom of the carton, and then cut the top section...