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Kids Science Experiments and Interactive activities to do at home

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  • How to Draw a Circle Without a Compass

    Episode 278

    Drawing a circle without a compass can seem impossible. And when you’re in a pinch, it can seem like the most ridiculous thing to do.

  • How To Build With Sponge Scourers

    Episode 276

    Here is a bit unusual ToyReviewTuesday! We are presenting a pack of sponge scourers! It could be one the most fun open-ended toy a child can borrow from the kitchen (: It is compatible with any other toys as well as other household items to combine in an incredible imaginative play.

  • How to Craft a Crocodile Toy | Simple Paper Craft

    Episode 277

    Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? The easiest difference to spot is their snouts! Crocodiles have V-shaped snouts and interlocking teeth. When crocodiles close their mouth, you can see both upper and lower teeth. Alligators, on the other side, have U-shaped snouts, ...

  • How to Blow Paint | Art Projects for Kids

    Episode 269

    Another way to paint for my young artist Alex - Blow Painting!

  • How to Build a Fast Car Powered by Hairdryer

    Episode 271

    It was a lot of fun to power our toy cars with a hairdryer! After our initial test with the simplest cars models, we noticed that streamlining helps a car to overcome airflow and reduces its speed. So to get ready for the race Max and Alex started designing their own cars using the same amount of...

  • How to Build a Simple Electric Motor

    Episode 273

    Lots of everyday items use motors: cars, fridges, washing machines, fans and vacuum cleaners. This doesn’t sound too exciting, but that is because we don’t see them in action. So here is a fun way to create your own motor and watch how a wire with electrical current acts in a magnetic field.

  • How To Build LEGO Maze - Simple DIY Kids Games

    Episode 274

    My children love mazes and LEGO, so why not combine the two. It took me just a few minutes to make one using LEGO DUPLO bricks and ping-pong ball, and we were ready to begin the maze challenge! The curious thing was that after completing the maze Max (my younger child) was rebuilding it to make ...

  • How Fast is the Speed of Light | Star Wars Science Experiment

    Episode 264

    Ships in Star Wars often travel at the speed of light. But how fast is it really? If I could travel with a speed of light, I could travel around the Earth 7 times within one second. Light moves at the fastest known speed in the universe and here is fun experiment how to compare the speed of light...

  • How to Blow a Balloon Underwater

    Episode 267

    This experiment looks simple, but a lot of science is involved here. We are making a chemical reaction to change the combined density of our bottle with a balloon. That makes it float to the top with all the heavy weight of paperclips.

  • Holiday In Antalya, Turkey! Family Travel

    Episode 255

    This video shows highlights of our holiday in Antalya. It was mainly relaxed beach-time-type holiday because we worked non-stop for a long time and the whole family needed a full reset. I am glad to say that by the end of our trip boys completely forgot about the home they have to return to

  • Hot And Cold Water Science Experiment

    Episode 258

    The science will amaze you if you just look close enough to things that surround you. What do you think would happen if you put hot and cold water in one container without mixing? Would "hot-air-balloon" principle work underwater where we heat water instead of air? We have done two cool experimen...

  • How Easy Is It To Draw With Your Feet

    Episode 263

    We are comparing how difficult it is for Alex to draw a picture of his brother using his hand versus his foot (:

  • How The Human Body Works | Pop-Up Book

    Episode 266

    This fantastic new book in our collection shows how the human body works in a visual and interactive way. If your child wants to be a doctor, this pop-up book is a must. It is called The Human Body: A Pop-Up Guide to Anatomy.

  • How Do You Make a Fidget With Just Paper

    Episode 262

    If you're looking for a fun and fidgety way to pass the time, try making a fidget with just paper. There are many different ways to create your own fidget, so find one that you enjoy!

  • Homemade Fire Extinguisher Science Project for Children

    Episode 256

    When we are mixing vinegar and baking soda, we get a foamy reaction that produces carbon dioxide. You can't see it, but we can actually fill a glass with it because carbon dioxide is heavier than air. When I pour concentrated carbon dioxide onto candle flame, it pushes oxygen away from the candle...

  • Hammering Activity For Preschoolers

    Episode 254

    What child doesn't like to bash things with a hammer? So I made a surprise activity for Max this morning and he loved it. I used a piece of foam packaging from last night delivery, wooden sticks and a toy hammer

  • Hot And Cold Air Science Experiment For Kids

    Episode 257

    Heating up the air inside a plastic bottle with hot water and then cooling it down with cold to see how balloon reacts

  • Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids

    Episode 241

    Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids

  • Glow In The Dark Easter Egg Hunt DIY

    Episode 250

    Glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt is so much fun and super easy to set up. I used glow stick to light eggs up.

  • Greater Than, Less Than Or Equal To Kids Activity

    Episode 251

    Comparing numbers up to 6 with regular dice would be too easy for Alex, so got him 20 sided ones

  • Fun Scissor Skill Activity For Preschoolers

    Episode 242

    As a wise robot once said: “Bleep...Bloop”, which simply translates to ‘Snip snip...scissors beats paper’. This fun robot activity helps children to practice cutting along the lines and while switching directions. The skills used for this task are essential for those needed to complete everyday t...

  • Gel Balls Activities For Toddlers and Preschoolers

    Episode 247

    If clear gel balls are submerged in water, you cannot see them. It is how Alex did his trick in the previous video and it is what makes this activity so fun for Max

  • Fun Way To Do Math With Preschoolers

    Episode 245

    You would need pegs, marker and paper to make this activity

  • Geomatrix Magnetic Fidget Toy Review

    Episode 249

    It's ToyReviewTuesday and it means it's time for a new exciting toy. Geomatrix is a set of building blocks with magnetic balls inside that rotate to match polarity to connect one block to another in different ways. The set could be used for creative building or for playing games like balance game...