Online Resource: Ten Magic And Cool Science Experiments For Christmas

Around the upcoming holiday time, and despite the excitement surrounding the big day itself, there’s a good chance that, at some point, your kids will end up complaining that they’re bored. If this happens, then you may find this video very useful as it details ten experiments Read More …

Experiment: Grow A Magic Christmas Tree

This is a nice little festive experiment that can be used to introduce your child to chemistry, and the concept of solutions, crystallisation and evaporation. It’s very simple, and it can be done with either a ready-made kit, like the one featured in the time-lapse video Read More …

Online Resource: Easy DIY Projects For Kid Engineers By Fawn Qiu

This is a great Ted Talk from Fawn Qiu about how to create easy projects to help kids learn about engineering. It’s a great example of how, with a little careful thought and planning, relatively complicated subjects can be taught in simple, fun and practical ways Read More …

Experiment: How To Make Simple Electrical Circuits

We live in a world that is dominated by electrical and electronic devices, yet how many of us actually understand how electricity works? This experiment is a great way to help your child learn the basics about electricity and electronic circuits, and it follows on Read More …

Experiment: Make Things Levitate With A Mini Van De Graff Generator (AKA A Fun Fly Stick)

You may remember what a Van de Graff generator does from school. The one you will most likely have seen would have had a large chrome dome, and if you put your hands on it, it would make your hair stand on end. This isn’t exactly an experiment Read More …