This relatively simple demonstration of the mechanical paradox is a great way to get young kids to think about physics principles. I used Polydron Sphera to make a cylinder and a bicone (two cones joined together at their bases). The cylinder rolls downhill, but bicone rolls towards the upper end...

We’re planning Alex and Max’s joint birthday celebration, in collaboration with LEGO. This LEGO Foundation activity, using six LEGO DUPLO bricks, makes a fun party game! Roll the dice to see how many studs to cover with the next brick. If you roll a five, cover the whole brick.

Max and I made this fun Day & Night Model. There are countless ways to use paper plates, but we love to use them for crafts. What about you?

Are your kids bored of watching the same old magic tricks from a magician? Well, why not invite them to a science party instead! Here we make our own magic with dancing foil. When rubbing a balloon on wool, a charge known as static electricity is created. This charge makes foil react. So here is ...

Max is shredding giant water beads with egg cutter, while I am getting ready for our lunch.

Are you ready to make some wiggly, wobbly robots? Follow these steps, and you can have your very own jiggly robot to dance and play with. This simple craft will turn plain paper into a fun, lovable toy. Who knew it could be that simple? There is no need to spend money on toys and gadgets in shops...

Want to make an adorable craft in less than 5 steps? Follow along below and you can create a cute bouncy octopus! Why not gift them to a friend? Use them as a bobblehead in your family car? Or just design lots of different bouncy octopodes to have around the house. This craft is quick and the ins...

Is that a nose I can see? This scissor activity encourages children to cut the grass and see who is hiding behind. Children love surprises, even more, when they can be the ones to reveal it. Practising scissor skills has never been so fun. Is it a creepy crawly? Is it a patch of pretty flowers? Y...

Sometimes math could look too complicated, but it is easier to understand some mathematical concepts and problems if you represent them visually with LEGO bricks. In this video, we will add odd numbers, find the sum for infinite numbers and combine algebra with geometry

Cool Paper Worms Science Activity for Kids

Cool DIY Cardboard Outer Space Game

A simple and fun way to explore moving objects with magnets. Max is using a magnetic wand to pull paperclips out of the bottle with rice to count them

Here is a "magic" trick you can do to excite children about reading or just for fun! Fold one piece of a paper towel and draw something at the front side using a permanent marker. Open paper towel and trace the drawing on the other page. Now turn your picture in something else, get creative and u...

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!