TheDadLab
142 Episodes
Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home
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DIY Christmas Paper Cup Dolls: Santa & Elf Swap Outfits! | Fun Paper Craft
Episode 141
DIY Christmas craft tutorial! In this video, we'll show you how to create adorable dress-up dolls using simple paper cups. Watch as we transform everyday items into festive Santa and elf dolls, complete with interchangeable outfits and hats! Perfect for families, and anyone who loves a touch of h...
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01:49Episode 140
DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids | Rattle Drum
Episode 140
DIY Christmas gifts for kids! If you can't invite all the friends you want this holiday season for a celebration and you are worried that it is going to be too quiet this year, make these simple rattle drums for your children to bring noise and laughter!
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04:28Episode 138
DIY Cardboard Toy For Kids To Learn Fractions
Episode 138
Weekly our postman delivers loads of boxes to us, so I have to come up with creative ways to reuse all that cardboard. Here is a simple recycling idea! I use cardboard to make a simple fraction toy. What do you do with cardboard?
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02:32Episode 139
DIY Chameleon Educational Toy for Children
Episode 139
Watch your kids play and learn with this easy to make DIY Chameleon educational toy! It’s also a great toy to get your child involved in the process of creating it. Chameleons are fascinating creatures. They can change colours depending on their mood and the environment. But they’re not just cool...
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DIY Cardboard Game that is Easy to Make | Fun Space Game
Episode 137
Let’s build a space game with cardboard! This is a scrolling game where you have to fly your spaceship by avoiding crashing it into asteroids, dwarf planets and perhaps some flying saucers. Ready, set, launch!
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03:11Episode 136
DIY Cardboard Game Craft Idea
Episode 136
Shoot and score with your very own air hockey table! Now you can bring your favourite arcade game into the comfort of your own home. Using the power of your hands and elastic bands, try to get all of your pucks onto the opposing side to win!
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DIY Art Robot Step by Step Vibrating Artist Bot Tutorial
Episode 134
Discover the world of DIY Art Robots with this comprehensive Vibrating Artist Bot tutorial! In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process of building your own Vibrating Artist Bot from scratch, perfect for creating one-of-a-kind, mesmerizing drawings. No previous experience is necessar...
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DIY Cardboard Balance Game - A Must Try For Every Family
Episode 135
Whether you're looking for a new fun activity to do with your kids or just want to have a cool new toy, this balance game is it! This DIY balance game is made out of just a few materials: cardboard, string and coloured paper. It's easy to make, and it's just as much fun as expensive, store-bought...
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02:18Episode 133
DIY 3D Angel Christmas Card
Episode 133
Handmade Christmas cards are a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones. Today we're showing how to create a simple DIY angel card. It's easy and fun, plus it will show how much you care on Christmas morning!
Handmade Christmas cards are a great way to show appreciation for your loved o... -
Diving Jellyfish in a Bottle | DIY Science Experiment
Episode 132
Today, we are making a simple experiment with diving jellyfish in a bottle. It is also called a bottle diver.
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Discover Art with Katie | A National Gallery | Children's Book Review
Episode 131
National Gallery is a quick train ride from us and this book "Discover Art with Katie" is a perfect way to get ready for that trip to explore the world of art. Katie is a character in the book that guided Alex thru the whole book, showing wonderful paintings from the gallery, telling him to pay a...
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Disappearing Flames Experiment | Kids Science Experiment
Episode 130
Try it only with adults supervision!!!
For today's experiment, we will explore the science of fire and learn some fire safety along the way. -
08:47Episode 128
Dinosaurs In The Wild
Episode 128
Dinosaurs In The Wild
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02:03Episode 129
Disappearing Crayons | Easy Magic Trick
Episode 129
Have you got lots of broken crayons? Bored of colouring in? Let’s try something different and turn them into a mystical magic trick? This idea can help you turn unused items into lots of fun. The instructions are simple to follow, and you won’t need to worry about buying any items. So find out ho...
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01:05Episode 127
Dice Game With Duplo Bricks
Episode 127
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.
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00:56Episode 126
Defying Gravity | Bicone Rolling Upwards
Episode 126
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...
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01:51Episode 125
Day & Night Paper Plate Craft
Episode 125
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?
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02:41Episode 123
Cutting Giant Water Beads With Egg Cutter
Episode 123
Max is shredding giant water beads with egg cutter, while I am getting ready for our lunch.
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Dancing Foil | Cool Electricity Science Experiment
Episode 124
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 ...
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02:49Episode 122
Cute Robots Paper Crafts for Kids
Episode 122
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...
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02:23Episode 121
Cute Octopus Paper Cup Craft for Kids
Episode 121
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...
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01:34Episode 120
Cut The Grass | Scissor Skill Activity
Episode 120
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...
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01:59Episode 119
Curious Math with LEGO Bricks
Episode 119
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
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02:40Episode 143
Cool Paper Worms Science Activity for Kids
Episode 143
Cool Paper Worms Science Activity for Kids