Isn't it a magic when you can move a pencil without touching it?! We are exploring the magical world of static electricity

This quick clothespins with pasta activity is a perfect for our lazy Monday. Have a good week my friends!

There is something magical about magnets for children when they see how it pulls metal objects without touching them. So we are getting paperclips and continue exploring this magic like real scientists (:

Here is a simple DIY demonstration of centrifugal force. This physics experiment shows how two ping pong balls move away from the centre when we start spinning

We took our recent discovery one step further to test if we can actually see iron that is hidden in breakfast cereal. After corn flakes were dissolved in warm water, we rubbed a powerful magnet over the bag and we noticed a black dot. Eureka! That was iron we were looking for (:

Looking for a fun craft to do with your kids? I’ve got a perfect one for you. All you need is some paper circles, a pair of scissors, a glue stick, and a clothes peg. It’s a really simple 3D craft, and kids of all ages would find it interesting to make.

A quite dramatic colour change made this chemistry experiment really mesmerizing for Alex. After blending a few red cabbage leaves I poured purple cabbage juice into glasses. I added a little too many leaves, so I had to add more water to glasses for clearer colours. Then Alex started adding lemo...

If you're looking for a way to show your creativity and have a little bit of fun, then try these simple Origami Paper Crafts that FLY. Origami is the perfect way to mix paper planes with something fresh and new! Check out these five easy designs that fly high!

It might seem impossible to balance a potato on top of a bottle, but we took skewers and pieces of carrots and moved the centre of mass just right

A quick demonstration of gravity and motion in this experiment with raw eggs before we cook them for breakfast. All we needed was: a toilet paper tube, a paper plate, a glass of water and a bit of curiosity.
No eggs were harmed in the making of this film

Do you like slimes? For a while, I was afraid to make slime with children. I guess, like a lot of parents, I wanted to avoid the mess. But smooshing and squeezing slime looks like an enjoyable sensory activity with a splash of chemistry. So I searched for simple recipes of non-toxic slimes that m...

Try this science experiment with magnets!. Magnets are one of the most fascinating and helpful pieces of science. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colours. They can make your refrigerator door close twice as fast, attract nails to its surface, or repel other magnets. So what’s behind this pow...

If you are not great at drawing like me but still love making beautiful artwork, here is a simple underwater craft idea for you. All you need to make it perfect is to cut out enough colourful circles and then glue them to a blue sheet of paper. Enjoy!

Foot sensory activities are a great way to help children develop their sense of touch. They also encourage kids to explore and enjoy their environment. The following activity is a simple one that you can do with your child at home using just play dough

Snow Storm in a Glass | DIY Science Experiment for Kids to Do at Home!
Have a snow day any day! You can make it snow no matter how hot it is outside. Be sure to do this project in a tall, clear container so you can see the blizzard you’ve created!

I am excited to announce that TheDadLab has co-designed an amazing science box! It consists instructions as well as all supplies needed to make colourful science experiments. Alex had a chance to do the first experiment from the box and he loved it.

Alex enjoyed this simple arty project - colour magic with kitchen towel, markers and a bit of water

We are back home and we are going back to experiments. A raw egg sinks in water, but can we increase water's density to make it float? Alex adds salt to see what would happen. Then I carefully add fresh water on top of salted one (not to mix layers) and ask Alex a tricky question: Float or Sink?

This is an easy-to-do magic (read “science”) trick that will impress any child and a few adults too. All you need is a ketchup sachet, a plastic bottle and water.

Surprise your child with magically appearing colours! No chemistry degree required! Just add a couple of drops of food colouring to the caps of the bottles

A simple activity we do sometimes with stencils taped to piece of paper. Max loves exploring symbols and shapes while tracing them with pencils. Any stencils are good for the activity.

Valentine's day is just around the corner, and this little heart garland is a great way to fuel your kids' imagination. Teach your kids the wonder of science with this heart experiment and watch their love of science grow. Learning through play is fun and a great way to share learning and science...

Here is a simple fine motor activity with playdoh and pasta that every toddler will enjoy

Are you looking for a fun twist to put on snack time? Or trying to get all the children to sit quietly while they’re eating? Why not show off your magical skills by slicing a banana before the skin is even peeled. Your children will think you’re Wonder Woman or Superman! All you need is a needle....