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Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home

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  • HOW TO MAKE A PAPER SPIDER

    Episode 327

    Want to make a bug friend? I promised this one is very friendly and loves to wiggle around!
    MATERIALS:
    - Coloured paper
    - Scissors⠀
    - Glue
    INSTRUCTIONS:
    (1) Take a thin strip of paper and fold it to make an L shape. Then, start crossing the pieces over. So left to right, and up to down, then righ...

  • How to Make a Perfect Shaped Hole with 1 Cut

    Episode 329

    In this video, we cut a square hole, triangular hole, letter hole and a perfect star. Who knew that cutting holes in a piece of paper could be so fun and very educational. A fold&cut theorem states that any shape with straight sides can be cut out with a single cut if you fold a piece of paper th...

  • How to Make a Paper Helicopter that Flies

    Episode 326

    This paper helicopter is a simple toy that is made from just a single sheet of paper. Are you worried that you are not an origami pro - not a big deal! Your children will come to your rescue! They can easily make this flying paper craft independently (:
    Make one today and enjoy watching it fly ...

  • How to Make a Plastic Bottle Toy

    Episode 331

    DIY plastic bottle toy for children. If you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly while also looking for thrifty ways to keep your children entertained, the plastic bottle offers some great uses! Here is a simple toy idea that any child would love to play with.

  • How to Make a Paper Cup Watch Craft

    Episode 323

    Learn how to create a unique and fun DIY Paper Cup Watch Craft in this easy-to-follow tutorial! Turn a simple paper cup into a stylish and functional timepiece that will impress your friends and family. This eco-friendly craft project is perfect for anyone, making it a great activity for family t...

  • How to Make a Paper Frog Craft

    Episode 325

    What do frogs do with paper? Rip-it Rip-it…
    We hope you won’t rip this paper; let's craft with it instead! Here is a fun paper folding activity for all the frog fans. Using items you may already have at home, you won’t need to worry about spending a penny. That makes me very hoppy! This fun and s...

  • How to Make a Paper Airplane and Simple Launcher

    Episode 322

    Is it a bird? Is it a superhero? No, it’s your super amazing airplane! Making paper airplanes is such a classic boredom buster. Now we can show you a way to continue the fun, without tiring out your arms! This is a simple craft that involves paper folding, which is great for getting the children ...

  • How to Make a Mini Dunk Tank in 7 Easy Steps!

    Episode 319

    Watching some dunk into a tank of water is always knee-slapping fun! Now you can bring the fun into the comfort of your very own home with this DIY miniature dunk tank! Use it to practise your aim and dunk your favourite toys into water. Take a quick rummage through your recycling to collect your...

  • How to Make a Paper Airplane | DIY Paper Toys

    Episode 321

    Paper airplanes are one of the most popular toys for children of all ages, and here is a fun idea of how to make one. All you need is paper, glue, some scissors, and a little bit of patience!

  • How to make a Marble Maze | DIY Cardboard Games

    Episode 317

    Tilt the board to move the marble! Can you make it through the labyrinth? Here is how to make your own marble maze game. Make as many different boards and mazes as you like, for hours of fun!

    ⭕ Materials:
    - Cardboard
    - Hot glue gun & glue
    - Ruler
    - Pencil
    - Tape
    - Coloured card
    - Pen
    - Marble

    ...

  • How To Make A Marble Run In 2 Minutes

    Episode 318

    Here is one of the simplest marble runs you can make at home in no time for children to play. You just need a ruler and a few pegs

  • How To Make A Magnet Powered Vehicle

    Episode 316

    We continue exploring alternative energy sources for cars. This time we use the power of magnets to make our prototype car move. Magnet powered vehicles are great for any child who loves to create, invent, and explore. They are also great for homeschooling, STEM education, engineering projects, s...

  • How To Make a Light Bulb at Home

    Episode 315

    Any mini Thomas Edison’s out there? Another everyday item that we tend to overlook is the lightbulb. How do we get light from flipping on a switch? Well, why not create your own at home and learn exactly how they work.

    ⭕MATERIALS:
    - Small glass (around 1.50z)
    - 2 battery cables (with double-end...

  • How to Make a Lemon Battery

    Episode 314

    When you run out of batteries, but you have a few lemons at home. To start, we put copper coins and galvanized nails on different sides of lemons. Then we connected the nail to the copper coin on the next lemon in a line with a wire. After connecting red wire (representing "+") to the coin on the...

  • How To Make a Lava Lamp at Home

    Episode 313

    We haven't done this simple lava lamp experiment for a while and this time it did not fail to amuse too. I poured water and oil and added a few drops of food colouring. Aspirin tablets did not give us the wow effect, so we went for bigger tablets

  • How To Make a Lava Lamp at Home #2

    Episode 312

    It’s just mesmerizing to watch water beads lava lamp powered by Alka-Seltzer

  • How To Make A Laptop For Kids

    Episode 311

    A quick craft using kitchen foil to make a dream come true toy for Max

  • How To Make A Glass Object Disappear

    Episode 309

    Don't trust your eyes! If you cannot see it, it doesn't mean that it is not there. When you place a Pyrex stir rod in the vegetable oil, it disappears. The secret here is that vegetable oil has nearly the same index of refraction as Pyrex glass

  • How To Make a Fun Kid Popsicle Stick Puzzle

    Episode 307

    Do you have some extra popsicle sticks lying around the house? If so, these Popsicle Stick Puzzles are a fun little project for kids. All you need is about 10 minutes and some creativity to go from a pile of single sticks to a puzzle your child will love!

  • How to Make a Girl with Balloons Paper Craft

    Episode 308

    I'm so excited to share with you this super easy paper craft! This girl with balloons is made entirely with paper circles and a few strips. If you need more simple paper crafts ideas in our house, stick around! I'm going to share some more very soon.

  • How to Make a Football Cardboard Game

    Episode 306

    Make a mini football table with us and use your magnetic wands and marbles to knock the marble into the goal! This game is made from paper, which makes it even more fun. Spend time making and decorating your own football table and then enjoy it even more. This is the perfect two-player game for b...

  • How To Make A Extending Grabber

    Episode 304

    Making a simple grabber is an easy and fun project that combines science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). It's also practical! This project uses everyday materials to build a device that helps get things under a sofa

  • How to Make a Cute Cat | 5 Minute Craft

    Episode 302

    5 minute craft here! We know that everyone loves a good crafting project, and what could be better than a cute cat paper craft? Today, we're going to show you how to make your own in just a few simple steps.
    So let's get started!

  • How to Make a Flying Bird Mechanical Toys

    Episode 305

    Explore how a string can spin a wooden skewer with this easy craft!⠀
    MATERIALS:⠀
    - Small empty drink carton⠀
    - Paper straw⠀
    - Wooden skewer⠀
    - String⠀
    - Washers⠀
    - Paper and markers⠀
    - Hot glue⠀
    - Boxcutter⠀
    - Scissors⠀
    INSTRUCTIONS:⠀
    (1) Cut the bottom of the carton, and then cut the top section...