Let’s create a 3D sculpture of an autumn tree! In the fall, we can clearly see how unique are shapes of different types of trees. With the project, you’ll be able to turn your paper bag into any kind of trees you like. I was going for more of an apple tree. Please let me know if it looks like one...

What an amazing way to explore magnets by painting! Max combines science and art in this mess-free activity

Painting with Ice Cubes is a refreshing activity for hot days like today. We used this nice pineapple ice cube tray but a standard ice cube tray and lollypop sticks should be fine for this activity too

painting with a marble

Art project of the day. Painting on tin foil and stamping

It was so much fun to paint on ice! When boys stopped painting for a bit, water from melting ice run washing all the paint away and they were presented with blank canvases again

Check out this glowing Orange trick! Find out what happens when you mix an orange with a sparkler. Plus, we share tips on how to recreate this safely at home, including what type of orange works best.

Cornflour with water jumping on a speaker with loud music.

We have done a test to see what happens if we try putting a pencil through the hole in a nut while one eye is closed. As it happens, it could be a challenge because we are losing a sense of how far away the pencil is

Here is a cool oil and Ice density experiment! By now, you all know that oil and water don’t mix. But what about when water is frozen? I have been curious about this for a while, so I decided to do an experiment to find out. If you have been itching to do some physics science experiments that don...

Immerse yourself in an exciting and educational adventure as we demonstrate how to create a captivating activity that highlights the importance of cleaning up oil spills in the ocean. Using everyday materials like a bowl, food colouring, pebbles, toy sea animals, and cooking oil, witness the crea...

There are so many different types of slimes you can make at home, that it’s hard to know where to start! The good news is that no matter your preferences, there’s a slime out there for you. From edible slime to magnetic, these are the five best slimes we made at home.

It is just fun to spin a coin in a balloon. But we used a 7-sided 20p coin that made some interesting noise

Toddler crafts is all about experiencing and enjoying the process. Kids craft projects should not be done with any expectation of how the result should look like. I allow Max to learn from the process rather than make him create something specific. Children should be allowed to follow their curio...

We had a day of mixing fun with a milk frother. I quickly grabbed everything from around the house that we should try throwing in a vase before making a tornado there. New batteries were loaded and we were ready to start. Max just loved watching how the paint was beautifully mixing with water an...

Mermaid Pillows are made from small sequins with different colours on the front and at the back. When children move their fingers through the fabric they flip sequins over changing its colour. It is perfect for a sensory activity, but you can also reinforce top-to-bottom writing for only a few le...

Melting ice with salt and adding food colouring is a simple science project for kids of all ages. I added water in balloons and left them in freezer overnight. In the morning we started the experiment. Salt that was added to the ice, started melting it creating beautiful channels. Food colouring ...

Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of climate change - the melting of ice caps and how they impact sea levels.
In this hands-on science experiment, we simulate how melting land ice (ice on pebbles) and sea ice (ice in water) behave differently. With simple materials like water, ice cubes, peb...

There is always something to celebrate, whether it’s father’s day, a birthday or even Christmas! It’s not always easy to buy a present after a present. So here is a simple DIY craft that would make the perfect present for any office worker or stationery lover. Using only two items, you can make t...

Symmetry is all around us from nature to shapes and even our own reflections in mirrors and windows. Learning about symmetry with children helps them to understand balance and teaches them about the patterns of the world. One common symmetrical shape is a butterfly. Both of their beautiful, brigh...

This is a quick fun activity we did to reinforce Max's understanding of the value of each number. We used play dought and toothpicks

Money Math! We are using coins with different face value to count 10 pence. Another coin activity is more challenging

When science and art mix! This is the simplest way to introduce somebody to chromatography. Collect all the materials, show how it is done to your children once and let them experiment with their own designs.
What you need:
- Paper kitchen towel/tissue/coffee filter
- Any non-permanent markers
- ...

Learn how to make a fascinating baking soda and vinegar powered boat. Get ready for a thrilling adventure as we harness the power of these household ingredients to propel a plastic bottle boat across water.
Have you ever wondered how chemical reactions can be used to create motion? This hands-on ...