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Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home

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  • Color Mixing Science

    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

  • Cinnamon and Water Science Trick

    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.

  • Christmas Tree Art Tutorial | Salt Painting for Kids

    Do you know why we put out salt on the streets during the winter months? Salt dissolves in water and lowers its freezing point, so it takes temperature to drop even lower to turn salted water into ice. Our picture today will use salt, and watercolour paints too.

  • Christmas Science Experiment with Paper Kitchen Towels

    Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of science using everyday items - this time, it's all about Paper Kitchen Towels! Get ready to be amazed by the simplicity and magic of science in the spirit of Christmas.

  • Christmas Science Experiment | Toothpick Stars

    Some of us don't think of science and Christmas fitting together, but it's time to change that. So this year, for Christmas, try something different and make toothpicks star science experiment. It doesn't matter how old you are; this simple experiment will make you smile! So get a handful of toot...

  • Christmas Paper Toy Craft - Grinch

    Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Paper Toy Craft - Grinch video! Perfect for families who love crafting and the magic of the holidays. In this DIY tutorial, we'll show you step-by-step how to create your very own Grinch-themed paper toy.

  • Christmas Activity Box from Trunkaroo Review

    I can't believe it's December already! We have received our first Christmas gift already from Trunkaroo. It was a Christmas activity box that included everything we needed to build our own Wonderland. Alex was very excited so he wanted to finish everything in one go. He got a bit tired at the end...

  • Christmas Activity for Preschool | Science Experiments for Kids

    Let’s bring a science experiment to a winter wonderland! This simple and Christmas activity to do with young children, but I liked fizzing the magical Christmas Wonderland myself too. It is a simple way to make me feel happy as a child again (: What makes you feel like a child?

  • Changing Ants Colours | Fun Outdoor Science Experiment

    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...

  • Cardboard DIY: How to Make Cardboard Rotating Toy with Ping Pong Ball

    DIY toys for kids. Cardboard is an excellent material for a number of things. It’s cheap, durable, and comes in lots of different sizes. Plus, it’s easy to find. It’s great for making homemade toys for kids to play with. Here is a cool DIY rotating toy with a ping pong ball for you to make at home

  • Candle And Water Simple Science Experiment

    This is an impressive but simple experiment for children. We did it with Alex about two years ago, so it was Max's turn now. But this time I added a bit of a twist though. I spread food colouring on the bottom of tea candle, lighted it and placed it at the centre of a plate with water. The good ...

  • Building With Pasta And Playdough

    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

    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

    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

    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!

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.