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A single rose, delicately dyed in shades of white and turquoise, stands elegantly in a clear plastic cup partially filled with blue liquid. The rose's petals are speckled with tiny dots of colour, adding to its ethereal beauty. It is positioned in front of a blurred background featuring a miniature toy house and a bright, airy sky visible through a window. The overall impression is one of gentle serenity and delicate artistry, suggesting a calm, peaceful setting.

Two-Toned Floral Dyeing Delight!

Have you ever seen a bicolour flower? These flowers aren't very common in everyday life, but through this magical experiment, you can witness a ordinary white flower transform into an astonishing bicolour bloom!

A sealed clear plastic bag with a yellow zip-top, containing a solid, off-white substance, is submerged in a light green bowl filled with ice water. A hand holds a digital thermometer; its probe is inserted into the bag, and the display reads 25.6 degrees Celsius. The image suggests a process of cooling or chilling a food item in an ice bath. The background is a light wood surface.

Fat Gloves

The polar regions are extremely cold, yet many mammals call them home - and it's all down to fat! When you jump into the icy waters of the Arctic or Antarctic, your body heat quickly dissipates.

A hand holds a pipette filled with blue liquid over a drawing of a cartoon penguin on white paper. The penguin's outline is black, its feet are pink, and some gray crayon shading is visible on its body. Another hand is partially visible at the bottom left, holding the paper. The background is a light wood surface. The image appears to depict a child's art project in progress, using a crayon resist technique with liquid watercolor.

Waterproof Penguin

Did you know that penguins are birds, and they're among the few birds that can 'fly' underwater? Adult penguins are covered in tightly packed feathers that are smooth and waterproof, allowing them to survive in the harsh Antarctic environment.

Two digital thermometers are shown inserted into glass tubes containing clear liquid. One thermometer sits in a test tube held by a clear acrylic rack on a light wood-grain table. The other thermometer is placed in a glass beaker containing several other glass tubes, also filled with liquid. The thermometers display different temperature readings. The background is a white wall decorated with colorful star and flower stickers.

Penguin Huddle Experiment

How do penguins survive in the extreme cold of polar environments? They have a unique warming technique—huddling. Penguins gather in tight groups, supporting each other to minimise heat loss.

Water is being poured from a clear bottle into a clear glass cylinder containing a pine cone partially painted white. The pine cone is submerged in the water, and small bubbles are visible. Blurred in the background are a beaker with blue liquid, a novelty beaker with googly eyes and green arms, and colorful test tubes, indicating a science experiment or demonstration, likely showing the effect of water absorption on the pine cone.

Pine Cone Experiment

You've probably seen pine cone scales open up, but do you know how to make them close? This simple experiment reveals nature's wisdom and demonstrates a clever self-protection mechanism in plants.

A time-lapse video demonstrates a color mixing experiment using paper towels and colored water. Four small, clear plastic bottle caps containing red, yellow, orange, and green water are arranged in a row on a light wooden surface. Small wooden sticks are inserted into modeling clay bases and placed behind each cap. A white paper towel is draped over the sticks, with the bottom edge submerged in the colored water. As time passes, the colored water wicks up the paper towel via capillary action, creating vertical streaks of color that gradually blend together where they meet. The video focuses on the process of the colors traveling up the paper towel and mixing.

Kitchen Roll Flowers

Plants use capillary action to obtain nutrients and water from soil. Through this science experiment, we can make this process visible to children!

Two hands manipulate a homemade device constructed from a clear plastic bottle, two balloons (one pink, one light blue), and a blue straw. The pink balloon is inside the bottle and partially inflated. The light blue balloon is stretched over the bottom opening of the bottle. The blue straw is inserted in the bottle's top opening and sealed with light blue putty or clay. One hand holds the bottle while the other gently pulls on the light blue balloon at the bottom. The background is plain white. This appears to be a science experiment demonstrating lung function or the principles of air pressure and volume.

DIY Respiratory System

Breathing is fundamental to life, and understanding the science behind it enhances our appreciation and respect for our bodies. Create a simple DIY lung model and explore the fascinating process of breathing with your child!

A hand pours a bright red, viscous liquid into a clear, circular container. The container already holds several small, black plastic spiders and a single googly eye, partially submerged in the liquid. The container sits within a larger, clear rectangular tray on a dark grey surface. The red liquid appears thick and almost jelly-like, creating a visually striking contrast against the black spiders and clear containers. The scene suggests a Halloween-themed craft or sensory activity in progress.

A Sparkling Halloween Drink

A clear plastic bowl sits on a dark grey surface, filled with a bright red, viscous substance. Several small plastic spiders and googly eyes are embedded within the substance, creating a playfully gruesome Halloween scene.

A small, rectangular glass bottle stands on a white surface against a plain, off-white background. The bottle is sealed with a silver screw-top lid and contains two distinct layers of brightly coloured liquid; a layer of pale yellow sits atop a layer of a more vibrant blue. There is a very slight mixing of the two colours where they meet, creating a thin, slightly green band. The bottle is positioned centrally, and the image is sharply focused, highlighting the clear separation and bright colours of the liquids. The overall impression is one of a completed sensory bottle, ready for use.

A Colour-Mixing Sensory Delight

This experiment is perfect for preschool-age little scientists to explore. Watching beautiful colours mix, gradient, and layer before their eyes, shimmering in the sunlight, will stimulate children's visual perception abilities and curiosity about science.

A clear glass filled with water and popcorn kernels sits on a light wooden table against a plain white background. The kernels at the bottom of the glass remain stationary, while several kernels near the top of the water bob up and down and around. Tiny bubbles adhere to the kernels, causing their movement. The video demonstrates the effect of carbonation or another gas creating buoyancy, making the kernels rise and fall within the water.

Dancing Popcorn Experiment

Explore amazing kitchen science! This is a brilliant STEM activity perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving that transforms ordinary popcorn kernels into dancing sprites.

A clear glass beaker, partially filled with water, sits on a light woodgrain surface. Droplets of pink and teal food coloring have been added and are slowly diffusing into the water. The majority of the color is concentrated near the bottom of the beaker, with some smaller droplets suspended higher in the water column and a thin stream of teal entering from the top. The image captures a moment of a simple science experiment or demonstration, illustrating the principles of liquid density and diffusion.

Emotion Sensory Bottle

Remember the emotion bottles from Inside Out? Create this calming bottle to help settle emotions. Watch as colourful balls float upwards in the water, like vibrant Turkish hot air balloons slowly rising into the sky. Experience the colours, relax your mind, and share this peaceful moment with your child!

Adding the magic ingredient! A hand carefully pours clear glue into a small, bear-shaped dish, preparing the surface for a spectacular miniature fireworks display. It's all systems go for some fizzy fun!

Wow! Fireworks on a Plate!

Put on a colourful fireworks display on a plate using everyday items! With just 3 simple steps, you'll not only see a vibrant visual effect but also learn about the science of surface tension!

A hand gently places a small, yellow fizzy dinosaur egg into a tray filled with a bubbling, lime-green liquid. A small, dark grey plastic dinosaur is visible in the top left corner, alongside a yellow plastic tool. The egg is partially submerged, and the liquid is visibly fizzing around it, indicating a chemical reaction. The tray is rectangular and clear, allowing a clear view of the reaction. The bright green background provides a strong contrast to the yellow liquid and the egg. The overall image suggests a fun and engaging science experiment in progress.

The Amazing Fizzy Dino Egg Reaction

A dinosaur activity perfect for young palaeontologists! These colourful dinosaur eggs and the crackling sound they make when the dinosaurs hatch are completely irresistible to children.

Two small decorative items made of modeling clay sit on a light woodgrain surface. The first resembles a Christmas tree-shaped cupcake. It has a light green base, a yellow cupcake wrapper, pink swirled frosting decorated with small colorful dots, and a yellow star on top. The second resembles a traditional swirled cupcake. It has a yellow base, a light green cupcake wrapper, and pink and yellow swirled frosting topped with a light green ball and small colorful dots.

The Amazing Fizzy Dino Egg Reaction

A dinosaur activity perfect for young palaeontologists! These colourful dinosaur eggs and the crackling sound they make when the dinosaurs hatch are completely irresistible to children.

A single white flower, possibly a chrysanthemum, is dramatically illuminated in a vibrant, almost electric green hue. The flower is sharply in focus, its delicate petals clearly visible, whilst the background is shrouded in deep darkness, enhancing the luminescence. Other blurred flowers are visible in the background, also glowing green, but less distinctly. The image evokes a sense of mystery and otherworldliness, suggesting a magical or fantastical element.

The Secret of the Glowing Flowers

Have you ever seen flowers that glow in the dark? This experiment will take you into a mysterious fluorescent world! You'll transform into a "flower magician", using an ordinary highlighter to turn a plain white flower into a glowing miracle of the night!

A pale green shallow dish contains a vibrant yellow, viscous substance, possibly Oobleck. Several small, black plastic spiders are partially submerged within the mixture. The background is a plain white surface. The image presents a completed Halloween-themed sensory activity, highlighting the contrast between the bright yellow Oobleck and the dark spiders. The overall impression is one of a fun and slightly spooky tactile experience, suitable for children.

Halloween Oobleck for a Frightfully Fun Time!

Are you ready to explore a magical substance? Oobleck looks like a liquid but can instantly turn into a hard solid with just a touch! Imagine stepping on it and not sinking in - how is this possible? In this experiment, you'll create this "mysterious substance" with your own hands and uncover the scientific secrets behind it.

Ooh, look at that cheeky face! A hand adds the final touches to a pink balloon pufferfish, completing its cute expression. It's ready to inflate and surprise everyone with its spiky science!

Inflate & Deflate! The Scientific Pufferfish!

When threatened or frightened, pufferfish quickly inflate themselves by taking in water or air, making them look like big round balloons. The pufferfish's inflation process is fascinating, and we can simulate it using common household materials. You'll see how a balloon can quickly inflate, just like an "angry pufferfish."

A hand uses a butter knife or small spatula to cut into a circle of light pink dough or mixture that is dusted with a similar light pink powder. The mixture and powder rest on a white surface. The scene suggests a baking or cooking activity.

Kinetic Sand Recipe

Want to know how to make safe and eco-friendly kinetic sand? Using just 4 common household ingredients including salt and cornflour, you can create soft, mouldable sand that provides hours of sensory play.

Gather your bubbly bits and bobs! We'll need a frog puppet (for extra charm, of course!), a fluffy monster toy, a bowl, a jug, a small bottle of liquid, a pipette, a measuring spoon, and a container of cornflour. Let's get those bouncing bubbles brewing!

Amazing Bouncing Bubbles: A Science Magic Trick!

What child doesn't love bubbles? As you watch bubbles float away and disappear into the air, have you ever wished they could stay around a bit longer? Add a touch of sweet magic to your bubble mixture and let science help make your bubbles stronger and more fun!

A clear glass sits on a light woodgrain surface, partially filled with water. Swirls of pastel colors—primarily yellow, blue, and pink—are diffused in the water, creating a visually appealing mixture. The colors appear to be slowly mixing and settling, suggesting a recent addition of dye or food coloring. This image likely depicts a science experiment or demonstration involving diffusion or color mixing.

Milk Fireworks

Turn your kitchen into a laboratory and use baking ingredients to create your own underwater fireworks display! In this experiment, you'll learn about density.

Delicate, glistening snowflakes, seemingly made of ice or a similar translucent material, are scattered across a vivid blue surface. The snowflakes vary slightly in size and shape, capturing the intricate and unique beauty of natural snowflakes. A corner of a light wooden surface is visible in the bottom right.

Salt Painting: Frosty Snowflakes

Create magical frosty snowflakes with just salt and water! Watch science and art combine to form sparkling crystals.

A hand uses a paintbrush to carefully apply the turmeric mixture to a piece of paper, creating a hidden message that'll only appear when heated. It's all rather sneaky, innit?

Top Secret! Uncover the Hidden Message!

Ready to become a science spy? Write secret messages with invisible ink that only those who know the secret can see! You can create secret letters with simple kitchen materials. Your friends will need a special method to "decode" this letter and understand your hidden secret!

A charming snowman sits on a bed of fluffy white snow against a light blue backdrop. The snowman is adorned with a red and white knitted hat and scarf, googly eyes, an orange carrot nose, light green twig arms, and small white snowball hands. A miniature Santa Claus figure is faintly visible in the background, slightly out of focus. A wooden surface is also visible beneath the snow.

Snow Making Activities

Like Elsa, you can create your own snow for play that won't "melt" regardless of temperature, making it perfect for indoor fun in warm weather.

A clear glass jar sits on a light wooden table. The jar contains a layered mixture: a white, opaque substance at the bottom, a clear liquid layer in the middle, and a thicker, white substance at the top. Some of the top layer drips down into the clear liquid, creating a visually interesting effect. Small, sparkling particles are visible within the clear liquid layer. The video showcases the mixing or layering of different substances, possibly a science experiment or the creation of a sensory toy.

Snowstorm in a Glass

Imagine capturing a snowstorm inside a glass! This experiment lets you watch snowflakes dance and sparkle, recreating winter's magic right in your hands. Are you ready to explore the enchanting "Snowstorm in a Glass"? Let's begin!

A hand holds a sealed clear plastic bag containing a drawing of a Christmas scene. The drawing features a decorated Christmas tree, a snowman wearing a Santa hat and scarf, and a present, all against a snowy backdrop. The bag is partially submerged in a clear container filled with water. This image likely depicts a step in a craft project, perhaps creating a floating Christmas decoration.

Vanishing Colours

Make artwork disappear before your eyes with just a glass of water, a sealable bag, and your creativity! Let's learn how to do this fascinating experiment!

Water Ring

A small, light blue, spherical object is placed in a clear glass bowl filled with water. A hand holding a toothpick gently pokes the sphere, causing it to instantly unfurl and expand into a thin, circular shape that floats on the water's surface. The background features test tubes and a beaker, suggesting a scientific experiment or demonstration. The video focuses on the object's transformation in the water.

A hand places a crumpled piece of clear plastic sheeting into the opening of a clear plastic bottle containing blue liquid. The bottle cap is held between the fingers of the hand inserting the plastic. In the background, a blurred, decorated beaker with googly eyes and blue liquid is visible. The items are on a light wood-grain surface.

Glowing Jellyfish Sensory Bottle

Create a magical glowing jellyfish sensory bottle using recycled materials to simulate deep-sea effects, while exploring the science of density!

A pair of hands holds a clear plastic bottle filled with liquids forming distinct horizontal layers in rainbow colors. The layers, from top to bottom, are orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The hands gently tilt and rotate the bottle, causing the colorful liquids to swirl and mix slightly, demonstrating the different densities and viscosities of the liquids.

Rainbow Bottle

Can salt water create a rainbow? By mixing different amounts of salt with red, yellow, and blue water, then carefully pouring them into a cup, you can witness magical rainbow layers appear!

Two hands are shown interacting with a light green spiral cut from paper. One hand holds the spiral flat while the other hand draws small green dots along the spiral's edge with a green marker. Orange dots are already present on the spiral. The spiral has a small, simple face drawn at the center, giving it the appearance of a snake. The background is a marbled surface.

Spinning Snake

Spark children's scientific curiosity with a spinning snake! This 'magical' experiment helps children explore the fascinating science of surface tension.

A hand carefully adds baking soda to a hollowed-out lemon with a black spoon, preparing for a science experiment. The scene is simple and focused, highlighting the detail of the task and the bright colours of the ingredients. The image is a step-by-step guide for a science experiment, capturing the essence of hands-on learning.

Unleash the Power of the Lemon Volcano!

Create a volcanic eruption at home using simple kitchen ingredients!

Three paper cups overflow with colorful foam. From left to right: a green cup with a Hulk face and bright green foam, a red cup with an angry face and pink foam, and an orange cup with a jack-o'-lantern face and yellow foam. They sit on a light-colored surface. This image likely depicts the results of a science experiment or a fun children's activity.

The Angry Cup

You'll never guess how many amazing science experiments you can do with simple kitchen ingredients like baking soda and vinegar. This experiment brings angry emotions to life in a way that will amaze both you and your children!

Two dyed eggs rest on a light woodgrain surface. The egg on the left is a vibrant teal or turquoise, while the egg on the right is a light peach or coral color. Both eggs appear slightly translucent, revealing a hint of the yolk inside. The image showcases the results of an egg dyeing process.

Bouncy Egg

Can you make an egg bounce? We all know eggshells are very fragile, but through some scientific methods, we can make the shell disappear and transform the egg into something elastic.

On a light-colored woodgrain surface, a hand holds a small paintbrush and writes the word Tinkerer in orange paint on a bright orange square of paper. The hand is in the process of completing the last letter. This image likely represents a craft activity or DIY project.

Bubble Ink

Ever wondered how to reveal hidden messages? In this fascinating experiment, we'll use a bubble solution to write secret words on paper. After drying, we'll dip the paper in water - and voilà! Watch the magic happen as the words reappear.

A hand holds a sealed, clear plastic zipper bag filled with a bubbly, orange liquid. A simple monster face is drawn on the bag, and the orange liquid and bubbles make the drawing more dynamic. The bag is held above a light green plate, which is partially visible. In the background, a clear container with blue liquid can be seen, likely leftover from a previous step in this craft or science activity. The image suggests the creation of a homemade stress ball, sensory toy, or a simple science experiment involving chemical reactions.

Monster Bursting Bag Activity

This is a colourful science experiment full of explosions and surprises. With simple preparations, you can enjoy this chemical feast! Let's create an exciting burst of fun!

Two hands press down on four parallel lines of pastel-colored slime or playdough on a light wooden surface. The colors are pink, light purple, light green, and yellow. The hands then gather the slime/playdough together and stretch it, revealing the swirling pastel colors inside. The video demonstrates the playful manipulation of a colorful, stretchy substance, likely slime or a similar material.

Butter Slime

Though it's called butter slime, this isn't a recipe, and it doesn't contain any actual butter. This slime gets its name from its smooth, buttery texture and soft consistency. It's perfect for beginners and requires just a few common materials to make.

Splendid! Our pink snowflake and candy cane are now submerged in the borax solution, gently suspended from a little wooden stick. Let's leave them to soak and watch the magic happen! It's all rather exciting, innit?

Sparkle & Shine! Grow Your Own Christmas Crystals!

Want to make your Christmas decorations sparkle with a captivating crystalline glow? Snowflake ornaments made with borax are a must-try option! By using borax instead of salt or sugar, we can complete these decorations in just one day!

Crikey, look at that! A pair of hands are having a whale of a time playing with the cornflour slime, making it both solid and liquid all at once. It's a proper mind-boggling mess, innit? Such fun!

Super Slime Sensation! Make Your Own Cornflour Slime!

Have you ever seen something that's both a solid and a liquid? Today's experiment is just that magical!

Two clear glasses partially filled with water and blue coloring sit on a light woodgrain table against a plain white background. In the left glass, the blue coloring has settled in a distinct layer at the bottom. In the right glass, the blue coloring is swirled and dispersed throughout the water, creating a marbled effect. A clear glass measuring cup with a wooden handle containing residual blue coloring sits to the right of the glasses. This image likely illustrates a density experiment or demonstrates the mixing of liquids.

Density Experiment

You may have dropped coins or leaves into water to observe whether they float or sink, but have you tried a liquid density experiment?

Fish Trampoline

On a piece of white paper placed on a light woodgrain table, a hand draws simple fish illustrations with a marker. There's a small yellow/orange fish, a smaller teal fish, and a larger blue fish being drawn. Another hand lightly holds the paper. The scene suggests a child or someone creating simple artwork.

A clear glass filled with water sits on top of a smartphone. Tiny, gold-colored particles are slowly drifting down through the water, creating thin, shimmering trails. The smartphone's light illuminates the glass from below, enhancing the visual effect of the descending particles. The background includes books and test tubes, hinting at a learning or experimental setting.

Fluorescent Meteor Shower

Create a spectacular fluorescent meteor shower in your own home! A simple three-step experiment to spark children's curiosity about science.

A small, oval-shaped piece of light purple slime or putty, speckled with glitter, rests on a white plate with bear-ear-shaped protrusions. The plate sits on a light woodgrain table. This image likely shows the finished product of a slime-making activity.

Glitter Bouncy Ball

No child can resist something that sparkles and bounces! With simple materials and steps, you can create your very own unique bouncy ball. Enjoy the making process!

Three gummy candies sit on a white surface. From left to right, they are: a light green gummy bear that appears slightly melted, a translucent orange gummy bear, and a smaller, rectangular pink gummy candy that also appears somewhat melted. The image likely depicts a science experiment or demonstration involving the effects of heat or another factor on the candies.

Gummy Bear Science

What happens when you place gummy bears in different solutions? Will they grow larger or smaller?

A hand is positioned to hold or adjust a blank white piece of paper on a light wood-grain table. In the top left corner, a rack of colorful test tubes is visible, suggesting a setting related to a science experiment, art activity, or educational demonstration.

Hidden Pattern

It's not magic, it's science! Explore the fascinating world of oxidation-reduction reactions through this entertaining experiment.

Two clear glasses showcase vibrant homemade lava lamps, their contents a captivating blend of colours. A layer of white sits at the base of each glass, topped by a layer of blue, then a dominant layer of yellow speckled with tiny red and green droplets. The effect is visually striking, resembling a miniature, colourful, bubbling lava flow. The word lava lamp is superimposed on the image in a bold, orange font. The background is a soft, pale yellow, complementing the bright colours of the lava lamps. The overall impression is one of a fun, successful science experiment.

Make Your Own Lava Lamp

This lava lamp experiment is super cool! Watch vibrant colours dance in your homemade lava lamp, bringing brilliance to your space.

A hand partially visible in the bottom left corner holds a piece of white paper against a light woodgrain table. The paper has a few faint, light-colored markings on it, possibly from a liquid or light heat exposure. The focus is on the paper and its subtle markings, suggesting the result of an experiment or a creative process.

Invisible Ink

Have you ever dreamed of having mysterious invisible ink that makes your drawings disappear on ordinary paper, only to be revealed through special methods?

Close-up of two melting ice cubes on a pale green surface. A small amount of meltwater has pooled around the bases of the cubes. The surface beneath them has small, dark speckles. One ice cube is more irregularly shaped, possibly due to faster melting or a previous break.

Making Icicles

Would you believe that water drops can turn to ice the instant they fall? While it sounds like magic, it's actually based on scientific principles. In this instant-freezing experiment, we'll use ice, water, and salt - it's that simple. Get ready to witness this scientific miracle!

A charming illustration depicts a snowman crafted from what appears to be bicarbonate of soda, standing amidst a pile of the same material, suggesting a snowy base. He wears a small red hat and an orange scarf, with simple features drawn on. A candy cane and presents are sketched in the background. The words Melting fizzy snowman are prominently displayed at the top, indicating the nature of the accompanying experiment. The overall style is cheerful and festive, clearly advertising a fun, science-based activity suitable for children.

Make a Fizzy Snowman Disappear!

Have you ever tried building a snowman indoors? Check out this magical experiment, and you'll never have to wait for a snowy day to build a snowman again! The best part is that the process of the snowman "melting" is also very interesting. You can try it at Christmas!

A small, makeshift candle is created using an orange peel as a container. The orange has been cut in half, and the pulp removed, leaving the rind. A small piece of wick or string sits in a pool of orange oil or juice inside the bottom half of the rind. A lit match or lighter ignites the wick, creating a small flame. The top half of the orange rind is then placed back on top, partially covering the flame and creating a small, enclosed orange candle. The video demonstrates a simple DIY project for creating a candle using an orange.

Orange Lamp

Oranges aren't just for making delicious juice - they can be transformed into charming little lanterns! With simple household materials, you can create a natural and cosy orange lamp.

Ooh, look at that, a bit of artistic magic! A paintbrush is adding some lovely pink shapes to the paper – flowers, swirls, and numbers. It’s all rather pretty, innit? A proper bit of creative fun, made even better by the lovely green grass in the background. What a jolly scene!

Rainbow Science! The Amazing Purple Cabbage Experiment!

Did you know? Delicious purple cabbage isn't just for eating; it can also be your creative tool! In this experiment, we'll use purple cabbage to make naturally dyed paper and test the acidity of common household items.

A hand gently holds a test tube filled with a layered liquid, creating a vibrant rainbow effect. The layers are clearly defined, showing distinct colours from top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, and pink. The test tube is transparent, allowing the colours to be seen clearly. The background is a blurred, out-of-focus image of green and yellow tones, providing a natural and pleasing contrast to the bright colours of the liquid. The image suggests a successful science experiment demonstrating liquid density and colour mixing.

A Colourful Density Experiment

Explore the mysteries of colour mixing and density through this simple yet artistic science project!

A wine glass is partially filled with water, overlaid with a layer of yellow liquid, and streaks of colourful inks create a marbled, rainbow effect.

A Density Column in a Glass

Can you make rain in a bottle? And this rain is rainbow-coloured! Some people also call this experiment underwater fireworks. You can probably tell from the name just how wonderful this experiment is. With simple kitchen materials, you can easily create this at home.

A hand holds a small, black measuring spoon containing a white powder above a clear glass bowl. The bowl, resting on a light wood surface, contains a yellowish liquid mixed with red glitter. The hand appears to be in the process of adding the white powder to the bowl's contents. This image likely depicts a step in a science experiment or the creation of a homemade slime or similar substance.

Saltwater Slime

This is a super simple and safe slime recipe that only requires bicarbonate of soda, table salt, water and PVA glue. Combined with colourful food colouring, you can create your very own unique saltwater slime.

A small, green, cardboard Christmas tree, covered in white, crystalline material, stands in a clear dish filled with the same material, on a green and red Christmas-themed cloth, with other festive decorations, including a red and white toy airplane and a green present, in the background.

Snowy Christmas Tree

Here's a fascinating and simple crystal growth experiment. Watch as crystals slowly form on your paper Christmas tree! While a Christmas tree shape creates a festive atmosphere, you can choose any shape you like - just remember to include plenty of points in your design. Read on to find out why.

Several colorful coffee filter butterflies are arranged on a light wood surface. Each butterfly is made from two round filters, folded and tied together in the center with a black pipe cleaner to create wings. The filters are decorated with vibrant tie-dye patterns in various colors, including orange, pink and dark purple, blue, and green. A small bunch of daisies is positioned in the top left corner of the image.

Filter Paper Butterflies

Let's do colour 'subtraction'! Watch as water breaks down one colour into many, carrying pigments across paper to create magical colour transformations! Then turn them into beautiful colourful butterflies to add a touch of spring to your home.

Two hands manipulate a round white coffee filter on a light woodgrain surface. An orange ring, reminiscent of a donut, has been drawn on the filter. The hands carefully fold the filter in half, then in half again, creating a triangular shape. The video demonstrates the initial steps of a craft project, likely involving the coffee filter as a base material for a decorative item.

Juice Colour Magic

Witness the magical transformation using vitamin C drinks and iodine solution! When these two liquids mix, you'll observe fascinating colour changes. Through this experiment, you'll experience the joy of science whilst understanding the principles behind chemical reactions.

A close-up reveals a dark blue, crystal-like object, resembling a cluster of small,faceted gems, set against a black background.

Paint Your Own Crystal Rocks

How can we transform ordinary pebbles into sparkling gemstones? This experiment perfectly blends science and art. Through a simple chemical reaction, we'll create crystallised rocks and decorate these beautiful crystals into unique works of art.

A carved pumpkin with a spooky face sits on a clear plastic tray next to a clear glass bowl of pumpkin pulp and seeds, against a two-toned yellow and dark blue background.

Erupting Pumpkin

Concoct a spine-chilling mixture that makes vomiting fun! With just a few simple kitchen ingredients, you can make your pumpkin "vomit" sticky, colorful foam, adding a touch of spooky fun to science!

Cor blimey, look at those crafty pen pots! A couple of old bottles have been given a new lease of life, transformed into rather spiffing holders for pens, pencils, scissors, and even a ruler. They're a proper jolly pair, aren't they? What a brilliant bit of recycling!

Glass Sparkle! Make Your Own Stunning Decorations!

Want to make your own unique pen holder or vase? Try this fascinating experiment! You'll use string to cut a glass bottle in a cool way, creating an amazing piece of craft.

A hand holds a clear plastic bottle with a red cap over a gray surface. The bottle contains a white material, possibly a cloth or paper. A large, clear bubble slowly inflates from the bottle's opening, expanding to nearly the size of the bottle itself. The background is a plain, gray surface, likely a tray or table. This video appears to showcase a science experiment or DIY project involving creating bubbles, possibly using dry ice or a chemical reaction.

Smoke Bubbles

You're surely familiar with blowing bubbles, but do you know how to make super cool smoke-filled bubbles? With just simple recyclable materials and a few kitchen items, you can create magical bubbles filled with smoke.

Three small, clear glass bowls are arranged on a light wood-grained surface. Two of the bowls are placed a short distance apart, and a third bowl is balanced on top of a folded piece of yellow paper that spans the gap between the lower bowls. The yellow paper acts as a bridge or platform. This arrangement likely demonstrates a physics or engineering concept related to weight distribution, balance, or structural strength.

Paper Bridge Science

Can thin, flexible paper support weight? Through some physical modifications, we can increase paper's load-bearing capacity and make it support surprisingly heavy objects. Let's explore!

A cube-shaped frame made from black-polka-dotted straws, secured with red pipe cleaners, contains a clear soap bubble, with a straw extending from one corner.

The Amazing Cube Bubble Experiment!

Have you ever seen a square bubble? Can you create a square bubble with your own hands? Through this magical STEM experiment, explore the concepts of surface tension and geometric constraints.

Hands hold a simple raft or boat constructed from recycled materials against a light wood background. The boat's base is a platform made of craft sticks glued together. Two clear plastic bottles are attached to the underside of the platform, one on each end. Craft sticks are fastened to the bottles with colorful rubber bands—pink and yellow on one bottle, and teal and blue on the other. One hand holds the boat while the other adjusts a rubber band. This image likely depicts a children's craft project or a simple science experiment demonstrating buoyancy.

Bottle Raft

This activity might save your life! If you're stranded on a desert island with some large empty containers, you could make a floating raft to escape! Let's learn how to build one!

On a light wood grain surface, two hands are shown working with pieces of pale yellow cardboard, one of which has a bright orange section. One hand holds a smaller piece of cardboard with the orange section, while the other hand uses a blue pencil to make a mark on the orange area. In the background, more connected cardboard pieces, also partially orange, form an almost-square shape. This image appears to depict a step in a crafting project using cardboard.

Pantograph

The pantograph, invented over 400 years ago, was a device used to copy and enlarge drawings simultaneously. When you move the central pencil, the end of the right arm copies your hand movements but covers a greater distance.

Periscope

Mirrors are amazing! They reflect light and create clear images. A periscope comes in handy when you want to look around corners or observe objects from a higher viewpoint than usual. You can make one using simple materials like cardboard and mirrors.

A tall, freestanding structure built from large white marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti stands on a light wood-grain table against a plain off-white background. The marshmallows serve as connectors, with spaghetti strands inserted into them, forming a tower or prism-like shape. The spaghetti pieces create a complex, interconnected framework. A single marshmallow perched at the very top appears slightly offset, suggesting a recent addition or a point of instability. This image likely depicts a finished STEM project or a model built as part of a learning activity.

Spaghetti Tower

Skyscrapers can be seen throughout cities - do you know the secret to their stability? In this activity, we'll use spaghetti and marshmallows to model tower construction and explore the key factors affecting tower stability.

Two hands hold a three-dimensional cube constructed from short segments of orange and red drinking straws. The cube is held at a slight angle, displaying its form. The light wood-grain background provides contrast to the colorful straws. The image suggests a simple construction project or a geometric model made for educational or recreational purposes.

Straw Cube

Create a shape-shifting cube using just straws and rubber bands that can transform between flat and three-dimensional forms at will.

A finished, painted windmill craft project stands on a light-blue paper cup base, which is placed on a larger white square surface. The windmill's tower and horizontal arm mechanism are constructed from light-blue and flattened light-green-painted paper cups, connected by wooden craft sticks. A small ball of teal-colored putty or clay is affixed to the end of the horizontal arm. A string is tied to this teal putty and hangs down to a small, white paper cup bucket with string handles. The bucket contains small yellow and blue balls. The windmill's blades are made from flattened paper cups painted light blue and yellow, attached to crossed craft sticks, and affixed to the horizontal arm with teal putty. This image showcases a completed and colorful DIY windmill model with a loaded bucket.

Wind Turbine

Have you ever seen massive wind turbines slowly rotating? Wind energy drives the turbine blades, and inside each wind tower is a generator that converts wind energy into electrical power, helping us learn, work, and live better.

There's a rather charming paper snowman, all ready to be assembled. He's got his hat and facial features all laid out, just waiting to be put together. A proper festive chap, he is.

Jolly Bouncy Snowman! A Fun Winter Craft!

Bring your favourite snow activity indoors. The best part is that this is a "bouncy" snowman with a spring-like neck that can nod and shake as if it's come to life! With simple materials like card and felt-tip pens, you can add fun and movement to your winter!

A homemade contraption constructed from a clear plastic bottle and cup, connected by an orange straw, sits on a white tray against a plain white background. The bottle is inverted and attached to the cup, which is upright. A small amount of turquoise putty or clay is visible around the bottle's opening where it connects to the straw. The setup suggests a science experiment or DIY project, possibly related to air pressure or water flow.

Pythagoras Cup

Explore an ancient and ingenious invention - the Pythagoras Cup, also known as the 'Cup of Justice' or 'Greedy Cup'. This fascinating device from ancient Greece is not just a work of art but reveals our ancestors' profound understanding of liquid measurement and balance.

Robotic Hand

With just three common materials—straws, cardboard, and string—kids can create a bionic robotic hand that moves and bends. This fun STEAM activity helps children learn about the structure of the human hand while enhancing their engineering and creative thinking skills!

A hand operates a small, painted red cardboard crane, lifting a bucket containing translucent green objects via an orange string, against a pale blue background.

Build a Tower Crane: A STEM Challenge!

Have you ever seen a crane? These tall cranes, usually seen on large construction sites, can lift very heavy loads.

A small, completed spinning ghost science model, featuring a ghost and sweets attached to a wire frame around a battery and magnet, sits on a white surface against a blue background.

Make a Ghost That Spins!

Tempting sweets and dizzy little ghosts? Children will be thrilled by this incredibly clever science experiment! It combines Halloween crafts with scientific experimentation. This Halloween, let children experience the mysterious power of electromagnetic force.

Two hands hold a clear plastic bottle with a wooden stick pushed through the cap and a paper fox attached to the stick; the bottle is outdoors on a patch of grass.

Make a Mini Rocket!

Are you ready for the children's excited squeals? In this thrilling project, we'll use discarded water bottles to create a simple but powerful shooter. You can play with it at home or take it outdoors to explore the joy of science anytime, anywhere.

Two decorated paper cups sit on a light wood-grain table against a plain off-white background. The cup on the left features a drawing of a cute bunny rabbit with carrots, while the cup on the right has a drawing of a surprised-looking chick and stars. These cups appear to be part of a children's craft project.

Paper Cup Racers

Make paper cups race using everyday items like rubber bands! You can even host your own paper cup sprint competition at home. This simple and fun experiment helps children understand scientific concepts like energy transformation.

A hand places a sparkly blue pipe cleaner, adorned with a googly eye, into a pink paper cup. The cup has a cardboard tube attached to its side. Rolls of colorful tape and what appears to be a project box labeled AUTOMATON are visible in the background, slightly out of focus. This image depicts a stage in a crafting process, likely for creating a simple automaton or kinetic toy. The light woodgrain surface serves as the backdrop.

Voice-Controlled Snake

You might have seen voice-controlled light bulbs, but have you ever seen a voice-controlled snake? Make a pipe cleaner snake and control its movements with your voice. Learn about the science of sound vibrations.

A small child in denim overalls stands in a grassy area getting sprayed with water from a modified can of Wonda coffee held by another person, out of frame.

Make a Water Fountain With a Balloon!

Create a manually controlled small fountain using just a balloon and a water bottle. What's the magical principle behind this? Through this experiment, children will directly experience the mysterious power of atmospheric pressure.

A three-dimensional craft object, constructed from yellow and orange craft sticks and white string, sits on a light wooden table. The base is a yellow triangle, and the string extends upwards to form a prism-like shape. Two orange sticks are suspended within the string structure, appearing to swing or hang freely. A white wall forms the backdrop, decorated with simple cutouts of a light blue flower, a red circle, and a pink flower.

Anti-Gravity Suspension Frame

Many buildings and art installations can maintain strange angles without collapsing - some even appear to float in mid-air defying logic.

Two hands hold a small, light green cardboard car on a light woodgrain surface. The car has four white bottle cap wheels attached with wooden dowels as axles. A yellow straw is taped to the top of the car, and a deflated lime green balloon is attached to the other end of the straw. The straw extends off the back of the car. A measurement line indicates the straw extends 3.5cm beyond the back edge of the cardboard.

Balloon-Powered Car

Create a car powered by a balloon using recycled materials. You can make several and race them against each other to test which factors affect your car's speed and travel distance.

Two hands hold a completed red origami mouse, its body made of folded segments and a small, pointed tail. A small, pink origami object is visible in the top left corner.

Wiggly Bouncy Snake! A Fun Craft for All Ages!

Let's enter the wonderful world of origami! Make your own super-elastic bouncing little snake and compete with friends and family to see whose snake can bounce the farthest!

Catapult

A small catapult constructed from popsicle sticks and rubber bands sits on a light wood-grain surface, ready to launch a bottle cap. The catapult's base is made of rainbow-colored sticks held together with rubber bands, and the arm is a blue popsicle stick.

A reindeer-faced balloon, crafted with paper antlers and facial features, is attached to a short green straw threaded onto a string strung across a wooden pegboard.

Rudolph's Ready for Take-Off! A Christmas Craft Adventure

3, 2, 1, launch! What happens when you use a balloon to power a reindeer? Will it run faster?

Two hands hold a completed paper butterfly craft against a light wood background. The butterfly, with black wings and yellow markings, is being held by its lower and upper wings. The wings are slightly raised, giving the butterfly a three-dimensional appearance. The image showcases the finished product of a simple paper craft project.

Dancing Butterfly

This fun craft project lets you create your own flying butterfly! Using simple materials and creativity, you can make a dynamic butterfly model that flaps its wings as you move the paper tube up and down, just like a real butterfly dancing in the air.

Two hands hold a small, simple catapult constructed from two wooden craft sticks, a thin strip of green material (possibly paper or plastic), and two small yellow rubber bands. The rubber bands are wrapped around the ends of the craft sticks, securing the green strip between them. The catapult is held against a light wood-grain background.

DIY Popsicle Stick Harmonica

Can you make a musical instrument from popsicle sticks? It might sound impossible, but it's actually quite simple! With just common household materials, you can create your own small harmonica and play music.

Two hands play with a small toy made from paper cups. The top cup is white and decorated with a cute, hand-drawn bunny face, complete with pink ears and small paws. A thin blue band is wrapped around the bottom of the white cup. The white cup sits on top of an orange paper cup. The hands gently push the sides of the white cup, causing it to pop up and off the orange cup, like a simple jumping toy. The video demonstrates a fun and easy craft activity using paper cups to create a small, jumping bunny toy.

Jumping Rabbit

3, 2, 1, Hop! Easter isn't just about finding eggs - it's a perfect opportunity to let creativity and joy "hop" together! Make your own jumping rabbit, explore energy transformation, and dance joyfully to welcome spring!

A dark-coloured slime, adorned with googly eyes, reacts to a magnet being held near it on a wooden surface.

Make Slime That Moves With Magnets!

Can you imagine making slime "move"? This isn't magic, it's the power of science! In this experiment, you'll create a magical magnetic slime that moves as if enchanted, pulled by a magnet.

Two hands hold a paper cup flower craft against a light wooden background. The flower, made from a cup cut into segments and colored in shades of yellow, orange, and red, has a light blue center. One hand holds the flower while the other inserts a small wooden stick into the center, likely to create a stem or spinning mechanism.

Paper Cup Spinning Top

Do you know how spinning tops maintain their balance? Create a colourful spinning top toy from a used paper cup and discover how tops use their centre of gravity and spinning speed to stay balanced.

Two hands are assembling a toy rocket or projectile. The left hand holds a pale blue paper straw with a bright yellow triangular fin attached. The right hand holds a flexible orange straw and is inserting it into the open end of the blue straw. The background is a light woodgrain surface.

Making Paper Rockets

Have you ever played with toy rockets or watched real rocket launches on television? In this project, you'll create simple rockets using paper, tape, and straws, and explore how fin design affects how far your rocket can fly.

Two hands manipulate a cardboard tube painted pale yellow with an orange band of tape around one end. One hand holds the tube, and the other hand places a bright yellow pom-pom into the open end of the tube, against a light wooden background. The image suggests a crafting activity.

Paper Tube Launcher

We love launchers because they're a brilliant way to play with physics! In this project, children can transform a balloon into a stretchy net to launch small balls and knock down targets.

A small cup or container, likely punctured with holes, hangs suspended above a large piece of white paper. The cup contains red and blue paint, which drips and splatters onto the paper below. The cup swings in a pendulum motion, creating swirling and overlapping patterns of red and blue lines and splatters on the paper. The video captures the process of creating abstract art using a swinging pendulum and paint.

Pendulum Painting

A pendulum is a suspended object that hangs by a string or chain. You might have seen pendulums swinging back and forth in large clocks, or experienced similar motion on a swing.

A small airplane or glider, crafted from various pieces of cardboard, sits on a light wood-grain surface. The fuselage appears to be made of plain, light-colored cardboard, while the wings are constructed from different types of cardboard: one is light grey or blue, and the other has a printed design. A bright red piece of cardboard, likely representing the tail fin, extends prominently from the rear. Yellow rubber bands are visible, likely used to hold parts of the plane together. This image showcases a completed DIY project, possibly a toy airplane.

Plane Launcher

Have you tried throwing a paper plane using just your wrist? If you have, you'll know it's quite difficult. If you only have a short distance to launch your paper plane, how can you make it fly further? Try this activity to find out!

A small, spiralling Christmas tree made from green paper, topped with a yellow star and mounted on a skewer stuck into a pink clay base, sits on a clear plastic tray against a pale green background.

Twirling Christmas Tree! A Dazzling Festive Craft!

At Christmas, even the Christmas tree wants to spin merrily! This isn't magic, but the charm of science! In this experiment, you'll see the Christmas tree dance and rotate as the flame rises.

Two hands hold a small zoetrope or animation device made of cardboard and paper. The central image depicts a white rabbit running against a light blue sky and green grass background. A wooden dowel is inserted through the sides of the device, presumably to spin the images and create the illusion of movement. The sides of the zoetrope are orange cardboard. The background is a light wood-grained surface. This image showcases a simple, handmade animation toy.

Running Rabbit

How can static pictures create animation? This is actually an optical illusion - a result of "tricking" our brain. This same principle makes animations and films possible. Let's explore!

Two clear glasses, partially filled with a bright yellow liquid, sit side-by-side on a wooden table. A flexible orange drinking straw is placed so that one end is submerged in the liquid of each glass. The video appears to be demonstrating a simple science experiment, possibly illustrating the principles of siphoning or capillary action.

The Siphon Effect

Have you ever wondered if water could jump from one container to another by itself and distribute evenly between two containers?

Two charming, finished Christmas crafts stand on a light wood-grain surface. On the left, a reindeer figure is constructed from light brown card stock, featuring googly eyes, a drawn red nose and smiling mouth, black card stock antlers, and a red paper scarf. On the right, a snowman is made of white card stock with drawn features: googly eyes, an orange carrot nose, rosy cheeks, a surprised o shaped mouth, and black buttons. The snowman wears a striped orange and yellow scarf, a red paper Santa hat, and has black card stock arms. These simple crafts evoke a festive holiday spirit.

Snowman Wobbler

Create a cheerful Christmas snowman wobbler using recycled bottle caps in just a few simple steps. This delightful holiday craft also teaches children about the science of centre of gravity.

Prepare for a spidery launch! A completed spider catapult, made from craft sticks and a bottle top with a googly eye, is ready for action on a bright orange background, with extra spiders and googly eyes nearby. Let's get those creepy crawlies flying!

Make a Catapult That Launches Spiders!

Make this super simple Halloween-themed catapult at home. Children will use it to launch sweets, spiders, and anything they can think of.

Three cans of fizzy drinks – Fanta Orange, Fanta Grape, and Coca-Cola – stand on a table next to a tall glass of water, all against a dark blue background.

The Unstoppable Can! A Spinning Science Trick!

Have you ever seen a magical trick where a drinks can balances on its bottom edge like an acrobat without falling over?

A playful, handcrafted paper snake, vibrant green with teal spots, spirals around a yellow straw, balanced delicately on a small green clay ball, encircled by four softly glowing teal candles on a white surface.

Make a Snake That Spins!

Have you ever seen a paper snake spin on its own without any wind? This isn't magic, but the charm of science! In this experiment, you'll witness a magical heat snake dance and spin as the flame rises.

A completed paper craft frog sits on a light wood surface. The frog's head is a drawing on light green paper, while its body is formed from a folded, accordion-style stack of pale green paper. Small, drawn arms and feet complete the figure.

Paper Spring Animals

Can paper animals really bounce and jump? It's not magic - it's science! In this DIY activity, we'll create springs using paper folding techniques to make small animals that jump when pressed.

Sundial

Do you know how people in ancient times measured time? Let's make an ancient time-telling tool using materials easily found in nature!

Two hands hold a small ballista or catapult constructed from cardboard, wooden dowels, and rubber bands. A small battery, wrapped in blue textured material, is held in place between the two cardboard discs by a yellow rubber band, which appears to be the launching mechanism. The hands, with decorated fingernails, are positioning the battery. The construction sits on a light wooden surface, and colorful craft supplies are visible in the background, indicating a DIY or crafting project.

Hooke's Roller

Have you noticed how rubber bands or springs always bounce back to their original shape when stretched? Behind this lies an fascinating scientific law—Hooke's Law!

Two small, folded paper figures with drawn-on faces are positioned near a ruler on a white surface. The figure closer to the ruler is yellow with a happy expression, while the second figure, slightly further away and being held by fingers, is orange with a more neutral or slightly unhappy face. A person's hands are visible, one near the ruler and the other interacting with the orange figure. The ruler and the placement of the figures suggest they may be part of a measuring activity or a game involving distance and expressions.

Paper Dominoes

Can paper pieces fall like domino tiles? Yes, they can! But first, you'll need to make them stand up! Arrange folded paper pieces at specific intervals, then knock down the first one to watch them roll like waves!

A hand holds a small, homemade toy resembling a whirligig or spinner. The toy appears to be constructed from a small, round object, possibly a bottle cap or button, attached to a light blue stick or handle. Yellow paper blades are affixed to the round object. A white string is tied to the handle and looped into a ring at the other end. The hand pulls the string back and forth, causing the yellow blades to spin rapidly, creating a blur of motion. The video demonstrates a simple DIY toy that can be made with readily available materials.

Lolly Stick Fan

Summer's here and as the weather warms up, you might find yourself collecting ice lolly sticks. Have you ever thought about making your own fan? With just lolly sticks, bottle caps, and a few simple materials, you can create one while learning some interesting physics!

A small, light blue toy car, crafted from cardboard and plastic bottle caps for wheels, rests on a light wooden table. The car features exposed axles made from what appears to be rolled-up paper or thin cardboard tubes. A hand briefly enters the frame at the bottom right. The car does not move, and a popping sound is heard, possibly indicating an off-screen action or the sound of something being placed on the table.

Paper Powered Car

Would you believe that thin, soft ordinary paper can power your small car? While it might sound unbelievable, it's actually science! Are you ready? Let's make your car zoom forward using paper!

A clear plastic bottle, partially filled with water, stands on a light wooden table next to an empty clear glass bowl. A red drinking straw is inserted into the bottle's opening. An orange straw is inserted horizontally through the side of the bottle. A hand gently squeezes the bottle. Water flows out of the orange straw and into the bowl. The video demonstrates a simple science experiment, likely illustrating the principles of air pressure and siphoning.

Pressure Tap

Create a mini pressure-controlled tap using just two straws and a water bottle! Control the water flow by adjusting the air pressure inside the bottle.

A small, homemade hot air balloon spins above a lit tea candle. The balloon is made from a yellow paper cup with cutouts, attached to a stick inserted into a red paper cup. The tea candle sits inside the red cup, providing the heat source. This demonstrates a simple science experiment.

Magic Spinning Lantern

Create an amazing spinning lantern using items you might have lying around at home! Complete this project in just 9 simple steps and explore the invisible magic that makes the lantern spin!

A hand holds and fires a small, toy gun made from popsicle sticks. The gun is primarily light green, with a yellow barrel and trigger mechanism. Yellow rubber bands secure the sticks together, and a thin blue stick serves as the projectile. The hand pulls back on the blue stick, launching it forward against a plain white background.

Rubber Band Gun

Every child has their own version of a toy gun. Using lolly sticks, rubber bands, and glue, you can create your very own rubber band gun. Take aim, get ready to fire, and begin your rubber band adventure!

A small, simple car constructed from orange and yellow popsicle sticks sits on a light wooden surface. The car has four wheels, made from small white cylinders, likely cardboard or plastic. A rubber band is looped around the center of the car's frame, likely serving as the propulsion mechanism. The car is stationary, and the video provides a top-down view of its construction.

Rubber Band-Powered Car

In this activity, you'll design a small car powered solely by rubber bands. How would you design it to make it run faster or farther? There are many physics principles hidden in this little device - let's explore them together!

A pair of hands presents a snowman craft made from a white paper cup. The cup is decorated with googly eyes, an orange marker-drawn scarf, and blue pipe cleaner earmuffs. A small hole cut into the cup serves as the snowman's mouth. The background features a blurred assortment of colorful craft supplies and other finished projects. Bubbles float gently in the foreground, adding a whimsical touch.

Snowman Blowing Smoke Rings

Want to see smoke transform into perfect rings? This simple and entertaining experiment not only brings a touch of magic into your home but also introduces you to the fascinating world of physics.

A homemade Christmas snow globe, crafted from a clear plastic cup, sits on a wooden table. Inside the cup, cartoon images of Santa Claus, a snowman, and a decorated Christmas tree are visible. Small, colorful beads, representing snow, are scattered around the figures. An orange straw is inserted into a hole near the bottom of the cup. The video showcases a festive DIY craft project, suitable for children during the holiday season.

Snowy Christmas Cup

Let's create a fun snow globe cup for Christmas Eve!

A Halloween diorama featuring a paper castle, ghosts, pumpkins, and bats is displayed, with an inflated orange balloon positioned above it, possibly representing the moon.

Make a Ghost Dance!

How can we combine science and art to create a magical and spooky activity for Halloween? Create a ghost castle and think about how to use static electricity to start a terrifying ghost party! Use your imagination to create more scary characters for your party.

A small child interacts with a homemade game board constructed from cardboard. The board is triangular, resembling a slanted house, with numbered holes. Small, colorful balls and marbles are placed into the corresponding numbered holes. The child selects numbered cards and attempts to match them to the holes on the board. A small bowl of colorful gumballs sits beside the game. The video shows the child successfully placing some balls but also missing a few.

Number Match Game

This mathematical game is suitable for children of various ages. Nursery (K1) children can use it to learn numbers, Reception (K2) children can practice addition and subtraction within 10, and Year 1 (K3) can advance to simple two-digit arithmetic.

A paper cup, decorated with a cute bunny face and ears, sits on a light wooden surface. A long strip of paper, printed with small carrot images, is being pulled out from the bunny’s mouth. Small wooden sticks protrude from the sides of the cup, likely serving as arms. This video likely demonstrates a simple craft or toy, possibly designed for children, showcasing a bunny “eating” a paper strip of carrots.

Little Rabbit Eats Carrots Math Game

This is an educational and fun number game that helps children recognise numbers and practice matching quantities with objects. It can be made using common household materials.

Two hands thread string through the holes of a light blue paper tetrahedron resting on a lavender piece of paper, which sits on an orange background; a ball of string is visible to the left.

3D Shape Fun! A Hands-on Geometry Adventure!

Close your eyes - can you transform a flat shape into a three-dimensional one in your mind? If not, you must try this fascinating shape project. It will start to "transform" right before your eyes, and children will be amazed by this magical change!

A hand holds a smartphone with a yellow attachment projecting a circular image of a Christmas present onto a dark surface, with another hand partially visible in the foreground.

DIY Christmas Projector

Want to know how to transform ordinary patterns into magical shadows on your wall? This activity will show you how to create a projector using paper cups, bringing Christmas shadow magic to every corner of your home. Let's make the Christmas atmosphere even more enchanting!

$A clear glass sits on a light wooden table with a piece of white paper positioned behind it. The paper features two arrows: a blue arrow pointing to the right and a red arrow pointing to the left. A hand pours water from a clear glass pitcher into the empty glass. As the glass fills, the arrows appear to change direction due to the refraction of light through the water. This video demonstrates a simple science experiment illustrating the principles of light refraction.$

Arrow Reversal

Don't blink - you're about to witness 'magic' happening before your eyes! Why does the arrow change direction when water is added? This fascinating scientific phenomenon is actually related to light refraction.

A clear plastic tray holds a container of assorted googly eyes and small packets of colourful playdough or modelling clay.

Clay Monsters

Who says monsters have to be scary? They can be adorably ugly and funny too! You can make your own clay using flour or start with ready-made materials. For young children, these monsters are not just for Halloween parties but are fun for play and crafting at any time.

Clay Monsters

Who says monsters have to be scary? They can be adorably ugly and funny too! You can make your own clay using flour or start with ready-made materials. For young children, these monsters are not just for Halloween parties but are fun for play and crafting at any time.

A bit of spooky charm! A sweet little pumpkin, with big, friendly eyes, sits all alone on a pale green plate. It's ready for some Halloween fun, wouldn't you say? Let's get crafting!

Zoom! Halloween Speedsters!

Make spooky Halloween characters sprint through water with this super simple science experiment. Zoom zoom zoom! Floating ghosts, pumpkins, and bats will add some scientific fun to your children's Halloween.

Two hands, a piece of paper, and a cardboard magnifying glass are displayed on a light wood-grain table. The paper is covered in red scribbles with small blue marks at their centers. The right hand holds the cardboard magnifying glass, which has a red-colored square window, over the paper. The left hand is positioned at the bottom left corner of the paper. The setup suggests a visual searching or decoding game using a homemade color filter.

Hidden Letters

Here's a fantastic way to help young children learn letters! It makes learning the alphabet as fun as a game while incorporating STEAM scientific knowledge, sparking young scientists' curiosity and desire to explore.

On a light wood-grain table, a white, bear-shaped dish holds water and light purple glitter. A hand interacts with the glitter, with a finger gently touching and seemingly moving the glitter within the water. The scene suggests a step in a craft activity, experiment, or sensory play.

Magic Sparkles

Create your own magic glitter effect! All you need is water, glitter, and soap. This experiment is simple to set up and will amaze your young children! The magic lies in how soap changes water's surface tension.

A white plate with small ear-like protrusions sits on a light wood-grain surface. Several toothpicks are arranged in a starburst or asterisk pattern in the center of the plate, suggesting the completion of a simple craft or arrangement.

Magical Toothpick Stars

How can you transform a loose five-pointed star into a perfect star using just water? This simple experiment will lead children to explore capillary action and water surface tension.

A light blue paper cloud cutout is attached to a white string that trails down onto a light wood-grain surface. A hand at the bottom of the frame holds a small piece of clear tape, preparing to attach something to the string. This image likely depicts a stage in a crafting or decorating project.

Magnetic Floating Ghost

Try this simple magnetic STEM activity! This experiment requires very few materials and is super simple. Children will learn about gravity and magnetic force while having fun.

Mixing Colours

How many colours can you create with the primary colours red, yellow, and blue? This science experiment lets children experience the magic of colour mixing firsthand.

On a light wood-grain table, a white paper plate presents a visual representation of the lunar cycle. A drawing of Earth, depicted with green continents and blue oceans, sits in the center. Oreo cookies encircle the Earth, each with its cream filling partially scraped off to illustrate the different phases of the moon. A hand holding a white marker is drawing arrows around the cookies, indicating the direction of the moon's orbit and the progression through the phases. This setup clearly demonstrates the lunar cycle using Oreo cookies as a learning tool, likely for a science project or educational activity.

Oreo Moon Phases

A delicious science activity that no child can resist! Children will use Oreo cookies to create moon phase diagrams and learn about the lunar cycle.

Several small, handmade sailboats are displayed on a light wood-grain table. Each boat has a light green foam ring for a hull and a colored paper sail attached to a straw mast with a small paper flag at the top. The sailboats have sails and flags in various colors: light green with a dark green flag, bright yellow with an orange flag, and blue with a light green flag. Two hands are shown in the foreground, one holding a yellow-sailed boat and the other holding a pair of white scissors, seemingly about to trim the sail. This image likely depicts a craft activity involving making toy sailboats.

Pool Noodle Boat

Ever wondered why pool noodles float instead of sink? Let's explore the science behind it by creating pool noodle boats using simple household materials! These boats make bath time more fun and educational.

Multicoloured Skittles, arranged in a curved line resembling a candy cane or walking stick, are dissolving on a white tray, their colours bleeding slightly.

Rainbow Candy Science!

This is a magical candy show where rainbow candies and water will transform into a dazzling flow of colours. Get ready for a collision of science and sweetness that will surprise your eyes and brain!

A hand carefully pours water from a small, clear plastic cup onto a white plate. Arranged around the edge of the plate is a circle of brightly coloured Skittles sweets. The water is being poured into the centre of the circle, where it will begin to dissolve the candy shells and allow the colours to diffuse. The plate rests on a light blue surface. The image depicts a step-by-step guide to a Skittles science experiment, focusing on the addition of water to initiate the colour separation process. The overall style is clear and instructional.

Skittles Rainbow

Did you ever think that the rainbow sweets children love could also be used for experiments? Yes! This is a slightly sweet science experiment.

A playful, ghostly figure is constructed from a light green balloon with a drawn-on face, attached to a clear plastic bottle partially filled with water. Two light teal pipe cleaners are shaped and attached to form arms, giving the creation a whimsical, spooky appearance. The bottle is wrapped with a further length of pipe cleaner, adding to the overall effect. The background is a soft, muted green, complementing the colours of the ghost figure. The image suggests a fun, creative science project, possibly involving a chemical reaction to inflate the balloon.

Boo! Spooky Balloon Ghosts for Halloween

This Halloween, make a self-inflating little ghost! It can be achieved with simple kitchen materials.

A hand holds a black marker and draws two small vertical black lines onto a white cylindrical object wrapped with orange and blue stripes. The object, possibly made of paper or cloth rolled around a dowel, is held by another hand, partially visible at the bottom of the frame. This image likely depicts a craft project, where details are being added to a handmade item.

Tissue Paper Caterpillar

What makes a tissue paper caterpillar wiggle and suddenly grow? Let's explore the magical phenomenon of capillary action.

The image shows a collection of items laid out on a light grey surface, clearly prepared for a science experiment, likely involving inflating a balloon using a chemical reaction. The items include a plastic bottle, scissors, adhesive tape, a small black measuring spoon, two small containers of white powder (presumably bicarbonate of soda), a small glass jug containing a clear liquid (likely vinegar), a light green balloon, and a piece of light green pipe cleaner. The arrangement is neat and suggests a planned, step-by-step process. A piece of dark material, possibly card or a similar material, is also included, possibly for creating a funnel or covering the bottle neck.

Rainbow Water Magic

Have you ever wondered how trees absorb water from the soil? Or why we need to use a towel to dry a table?

A shallow dish of green liquid contains several colourful paper flowers, some still folded and others blooming, with the words Flowers blooming in water arched above.A shallow dish of green liquid contains several colourful paper flowers, some still folded and others blooming, with the words Flowers blooming in water arched above.

They Bloom With Water!

What's this? Paper flowers can actually bloom? That's right, these little paper flowers will truly blossom before your eyes! This is a fun and simple experiment that will make your children believe in the magic of science!

A small, lit tea light candle in a metal holder sits on a white tray filled with a light green liquid. A clear glass cylinder is placed over the candle. The candle flame burns steadily for a short time before gradually diminishing and extinguishing. The green liquid is then drawn up into the glass cylinder. This video demonstrates a classic science experiment illustrating the consumption of oxygen by fire and the resulting change in air pressure.

Magical Vacuum

This fascinating science experiment for children explores the secrets of invisible atmospheric pressure.

Two hands hold a completed paper color wheel device against a light wooden background. The device consists of two circular color wheels connected by a white paper handle. Each wheel has segments of translucent colored cellophane in red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and peach/orange. The handle has two red circles visible, suggesting a mechanism for viewing color combinations. A small brad or fastener is visible at the center point where the handle joins each wheel. This image showcases the finished color-mixing tool.

Rainbow Vision Spectacles

You might know that sunlight is made up of rainbow colours, but have you ever wondered what the world would look like if we randomly removed one colour? Let's make a pair of rainbow vision spectacles!

A clear plastic freezer bag, decorated with a hand-drawn water cycle diagram and filled with blue-tinted water, hangs against a blurred background.

Watch the Water Cycle Happen in a Bag!

Have you ever wondered where water comes from? Do you know why it rains? How are clouds formed? Download our water cycle template, and let's learn about the water cycle on Earth together.

Two hands hold a clear plastic water bottle, partially filled with water, against a light wood-grain table and a plain white background. Inside the bottle, several small, looped pieces of colorful flexible straws are connected with paperclips, forming a chain-like structure that floats vertically in the water. The hands gently grip the bottle, likely as part of a science experiment or demonstration, possibly illustrating buoyancy or the Cartesian diver principle.

Cartesian Diver

Fish can freely rise or dive in water. Do you know how they do it? With just a few common materials found at home, you can discover the answer.

Paper Darts

Paper folding isn't just an art - it's a gateway to scientific discovery! Through precise folding and design, paper darts can glide steadily through the air and even spin as they fly.

Two hands are assembling a figure-eight shape made of cardboard rings and teal paper strips on a light wood-grained background. Metal brads or fasteners are visible at the points where the teal strips overlap the cardboard, securing them together. The hands are joining the two loops of the eight at the central intersection.

Infinite Loop Toy

Give children a simple yet challenging game to immerse themselves in! This infinite loop creative toy tests children's hand-eye coordination and reaction skills while introducing basic concepts of physical motion through play.