TheDadLab

TheDadLab

142 Episodes

Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home

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  • Building With Pasta And Playdough

    Episode 93

    We haven't played with playdough for a while. So this time we are adding pasta to it for some practice in engineering. You can add different varieties of pasta to make children even more excited about the project but I feel that in this case simplicity is the key. Children would get more creative...

  • Challenge: Stacking Coins On Popsicle Stick Held In Mouth

    Episode 96

    Challenge of the week!!! How many coins can you stack on a popsicle stick held in your mouth?

  • Building Spaghetti and Marshmallows Tower | The Tallest Tower Challenge

    Episode 92

    British Science Week is happening now, and we are taking part by building the tallest tower with spaghetti and marshmallows.

  • Build Spinning Space Ships with LEGO Bricks | Kids Space Activity

    Episode 91

    Today's activity is all about space! The other day we were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first-ever human-crewed moon landing by building the NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander LEGO set. We came up with an idea to use those bricks to create our own little spinning space ships.

  • Build a Simple Balloon Car that Works!

    Episode 90

    A balloon-powered car is a simple and fun STEM project. Here, you will learn how to make your own by following a few easy steps. A balloon car is easy to make and requires no batteries or fuel. All you need to do is blow up the balloon and attach it to the wheels of your car. The air inside the b...

  • Build a Car that Goes Using a Rubber Band | STEAM Engineering Challenge

    Episode 89

    Want to get your kids engaged in engineering? STEAM Engineering Challenges are opportunities for children to learn about STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. But what if you've never studied engineering? How do you get started? This video will show you everything you need to create an exce...

  • Bubbles Science Experiments | TheDadLab

    Episode 88

    We mixed dish soap with water in a big container to experiment with 3-dimensional shapes and bubbles

  • Box With Flying Paper Butterfly | Simple Magnetic Craft

    Episode 87

    What child doesn't like butterflies? This butterfly box is easy to do and it is just beautiful. I put a nice background picture with flowers inside a box, tied a paper clip to one end of the thread and taped a paper butterfly to it. Then I taped the other end of the thread to the bottom of the bo...

  • Borax Crystal Snowflake Experiment

    Episode 86

    This crystal snowflake is made by dipping shaped pipe cleaners into borax dissolved in boiling water. As the water cools, borax forms crystals that cling to pipe cleaners making this incredible Christmas tree decoration

  • Blowing Activity For Toddlers

    Episode 85

    Not only is this game an easy way to have fun with Max, it’s also a fun way to work on his oral motor skills

  • Blowing Activity For Preschoolers

    Episode 84

    I am not sure how to call these things we have made from straws, but we had a lot of fun with them

  • Blocks Duplication Activity

    Episode 83

    A fun block duplication activity with lego duplo. When I build a model and watched Max duplicating it, it looked easy. But when we switched roles, I realised that it could be quite a challenge. You can see me putting blue block the other way round. Anyway, this is a great activity for any age ch...

  • Best Magnetic Slime

    Episode 82

    Welcome to our channel! In this video, we’ll show you how to make Magnetic Slime with a simple, step-by-step tutorial. This fun and educational DIY project is combining creativity and science in an exciting way.

  • Balloon Stamping | Art Projects for Kids

    Episode 81

    Max enjoyed another fun art project. This time we used a balloon for stamping. The idea was to use green and blue colours to make a little planet Earth, but Max couldn't stop after making just one so we have planets for everyone

  • Balloon Rocket Science Experiment for Kids

    Episode 80

    The balloon rocket experiment is easy to set up and is definitely fun for children. We used two balloons and two strings to make a balloon race.

  • Baby Oil Sensory Bag

    Episode 79

    If you are looking for activities for babies or toddlers, here is an easy-to-make baby oil sensory bag

  • Awesome Anti Gravity Experiment With Ping Pong Ball You Can Do At Home

    Episode 78

    Breaking the Law of Gravity with a ping pong ball! If you take a bottle completely full of water and place a ping pong ball on top, you can turn the bottle upside down and the ball won’t fall and water won’t spill. Give it a quick Thumbs-Up if you like this

  • Anti-Gravity Water | Outdoor Activities

    Episode 77

    Alex knows that every time we do an experiment the result should be different from what he normally expects to happen. This time he said that water would not spill if we turn the cup upside down. So I asked him to do just that and water spilled. After pouring more water into the cup, I showed him...

  • An Ocean of Fish | Simple Kids Paper Crafts

    Episode 76

    Let’s make a cute papercraft! Using just some strips of paper, today we can make an ocean and fill it with fish. What type of fish would you put in?

  • Amazing Experiment For Kids With A Magnet And Paper Clips

    Episode 74

    We continue exploring a magnetic field. Alex could not stop laughing every time he picked up bunch of paperclips in the air. This simple science experiment takes no time to set up but there is something very attractive to children about it

  • Amazing Vacuum Experiment for Kids | Learn about Air Pressure and Suction

    Episode 75

    After the celebrations, why not try out this fun and educational experiment with your little ones? It's a great way to keep their minds active and engaged. Plus, all you need are a few household materials you probably already have on hand.

  • Amazing Carbon Dioxide Experiment | Extinguishing a Candle with CO2

    Episode 73

    In this incredible science experiment, we demonstrate the power of carbon dioxide by pouring it from a glass over a burning candle. Watch as the flame is quickly extinguished, proving the effectiveness of CO2 as a fire suppressant. This cool carbon dioxide experiment is not only educational but a...

  • 5 Ways to Make Cute Hand Puppets | Easy Crafts for Kids

    Episode 70

    5 Fun and Easy Puppets to Make. We have put together a TOP 5 of our favourite puppet ideas.

  • 5 Smart Ways to Practice Name Writing for Preschoolers

    Episode 69

    5 fun ways to teach children to recognize their names