Ice experiments are always fun, easy to set up, and often mess-free! These investigations are great for cooling down in summer, and if it’s cold enough in winter, you could try leaving water in a mould or tray outside overnight to see if it freezes without a freezer. Don’t forget I have lots of FREE…
Did you know you can make homemade ice cream in a bag in less than 10 minutes with just milk, salt and ice? You don’t even need a freezer!! Our ice cream recipe is easy for kids to follow and a fun science activity at the same time. Experiment with different flavours and toppings to…
Villages Nature® Paris is a new holiday village just 32km from Paris which opened in September 2017. I knew my children would love all the activities that are on offer and it appealed to me as it really embraces sustainable tourism and tries to minimise its ecological footprint, which is so important these days. I…
At the beginning of the summer holidays, we partnered up with the Year of Engineering to share the new Holiday Makers Challenges. There’s been a new challenge for each week of the holidays and we’ve loved seeing lots of parents and kids joining in. My children enjoyed our chain reaction challenge so much they’ve been…
I’ve found my 5 year old to be incredibly curious at the moment, always asking questions and wanting to know how things work. Even something as simple as a rain gauge has been VERY exciting for her. With that in mind I’ve pulled together a list of great science experiments for kids of all ages!…
Did you know you can make and launch a water bottle rocket using just a plastic bottle, water, cork, needle adaptor and pump? How to make a Bottle Rocket How do water bottle rockets work? As you pump air into the bottle the pressure inside the bottle builds up until the force of the air…
Did you know you can make an egg drop into a bottle without touching it? This easy egg in a bottle experiment is a great, fun way to demonstrate air pressure. What is air pressure? Air pressure is the force exerted by air on any surface in contact with it. Egg in a bottle experiment…
The lungs are an essential organ for all mammals. Lungs have several features which make them perfect for exchanging gases. Today, we’re going to find out how lungs work by making a lung model. The lungs are part of our breathing system, which has two functions: Under the lungs is the diaphragm, a muscular sheet separating…
Did you know materials have different properties that make them suitable for different jobs? For example, windows usually need to be transparent and an umbrella and wellies should be waterproof. The idea of this Little Mermaid activity is to sort a collection of items Ariel might have in her collection, depending on their properties. “I’ve…
One of our favourite ICT resources for younger children is a Bee Bot. A couple of years ago I used them for a coding club with Year 1 and 2 children which was brilliant fun and a great introduction to coding for them. We timed the Bee Bots moving up ramps, created a town for…
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