Bath time is one of the most favourite parts of the day in our house, and at the moment, it is because of the bubble obsession. My children absolutely love bubbles in any form, bath or blowing bubbles! So as the weather decided to warm up this week, I decided to set up some bubble…
Making patterns is a fun activity that’s easily adaptable for kids of different ages. Our favourite way to make patterns is using DUPLO or LEGO bricks. What is a Pattern? A pattern in a sequence that repeats itself is a concept that is quite important for children to grasp. We started very simply with Duplo…
I am a huge fan of HABA toys, so I was very excited to receive this Terra Kids Windmill construction set from their Terra Kids range to review. Terra kids products are a great introduction to science and nature and include not only construction kits but also equipment such as telescopes and microscopes for exploring…
This is a brilliant investigation for finding out how waterproof different materials are. I printed a picture of a chicken and asked the children to colour it in, then gave them a selection of materials to protect the chicken from water. What you need Instructions Place the squares of material over the picture. Sprinkle water…
The transformation from Caterpillar to butterfly is one that hooks in children, however old they are. We are big fans of the Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle in this house, and it is a great way to introduce the lifecycle of a caterpillar. Firstly we read the story. Then we talked about a cocoon and…
Make a yummy Baked Alaska and learn at the same time. Mmmmm, Ice-cream is one of my and my children’s favourite foods. On its own straight out of the tub, or on top of a cone or with a pudding, it is just yummy, but we all know what happens if you leave ice cream…
Today we are looking at filtering. Instead of using a standard sieve or colander and sieving foodstuffs I thought we’d use toys to make a fun toy sorter filter! How to make your own toy sorter We found some old cardboard boxes and cut different sized holes in each one. Then I asked the children…
Do you know you can make homemade glue from milk? All you need is milk, white vinegar and baking soda. The vinegar is used to split milk into curds and whey. This fun kitchen science experiment is very simple but requires adult help to heat the milk. How to make glue from milk What you…
Your brain is made up of billions of specialised cells called neurones that transmit information by chemical and electrical signals. They control every thing we do, right down to how we feel – our emotions. It is thought an area on the side of the brain called the amygdala controls how we feel – excited to…
The brain is one of the most fascinating organs, so today, we’re going to make a model brain. The brain is the control centre of your body, and it sits in your skull at the top of your spinal cord. When we mention the word ‘neuroscience,’ most people switch off and think it is something they…
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