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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Win with Messy goes to Okido

    Win with Messy goes to Okido

    September 9, 2015 By Emma Vanstone 34 Comments

    Here at Science Sparks we love anything that enthuses children about science and Messy goes to Okido, a new series on CBeebies is no exception. Did you spot the premier on the 7th September?

    Messy is a curious, lovable monster who searches for answers with his best friends Zoe and Felix, bringing science to life theough fun, adventurous stories. We love the mix of story elements and fun facts helping children learn without realising and hopefully generating an interest in science from an early age. Concepts such as gravity are explained in simple terms perfect for the taregt audience of 2-5 year olds.

    Messy Goes to Okido has been developed from Okido Magazine, an educational periodical for curious kids and their families, created as a reaction against all the plastic-wrapped, poor quality publications that are sold to children in the UK. Conceived on a kitchen table by parents in Brixton, Okido magazine has grown from strength-to strength without compromising on its values. Printed on sustainable paper with a beautiful non-gender stereotypical colour palette and with imagination and informal learning at its core, it is a refreshing tonic in a crowded market.


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    In each episode Messy Monster poses a question and then travels to the fictional world of Okido to find the answers, covering all aspects of science.

    The characters are beautifully designed and we just love the educational element. My 4 year old already can’t wait to see the next episode.

    You could support the new knowledge learned from watching Messy with an activity from Science Sparks. Find out why it rains with our mini water cycle activity, learn about why it’s so important to keep your teeth healthy or investigate sinking and floating for just a few ideas.

    If you would like to win 6 back issues of the stunningly beautiful and wonderfully creative Okido magazine, just complete the rafflecopter form below telling me what your favourite science activity is.

    For an extra entry we’d like you to try an easy sinking and floating activity and share a picture on Instagram or Twitter tagging @OKIDOMagazine and @ScienceSparks.

    Good Luck!

    a Rafflecopter giveaway
      Terms and Conditions Closes Midnight 30th September 2015 Winner will be selected by Rafflecopter and noticed via e-mail on the 2nd October The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative will be offered. The prize is non transferable. UK Delivery addresses only Entrants must be 18 years or over. Prize is the responsibility of OKIDO to supply not Science Sparks

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    Last Updated on September 29, 2015 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tracy Nixon

      September 09, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      I love changing the colour of white carnations by adding food colouring to the water!

      Reply
    2. Martina Pichova

      September 09, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      We tried the food colouring with celery recently (it’s a variation of the white carnation).

      Reply
    3. Catherine McAlinden

      September 10, 2015 at 6:00 am

      Joining jars of coloured water together with kitchen roll and watching them change.

      Reply
    4. Ashley Perry

      September 10, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      Our favorite Science activities are anything that involves crafts and hands-on! I think the most enjoyable one so far has been the volcano we made. We love getting messy and having fun doing it!!

      Reply
    5. kim neville

      September 10, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      My son likes to do the floating egg experiment.
      You carefully place an egg into a glass of water. Pour in two teaspoons of salt and stir carefully around the egg.
      Continue to add the salt and stir until the egg rises. Eventually the egg will float.

      Reply
    6. Amy Clifton

      September 14, 2015 at 9:31 am

      My son enjoys the science activity where he pours/squirts warm water onto a giant ice cube filled with rainbow coloured plastic creatures to excavate them from the ice. -I simply fill a Tupperware container with a variety of objects – a feather, pine cone, plastic dinosaurs, Lego block, drinking straw, plastic or wooden spoon, glitter, rubbery bugs and put it in the freezer until it has formed a giant ice cube. Great activity that he loves to do again and again : )

      Reply
    7. ashleigh allan

      September 15, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Mints in coke – the kids love that!

      Reply
    8. Jessica Powell

      September 15, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Food colouring and flowers because it’s so pretty, and the classic coke + coin. Definitely helps to back up the argument that coke isn’t good for you!

      Reply
    9. Gina

      September 15, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks for this post! I’d not heard of the magazine before, so great to find out about it!

      Reply
    10. Louise Fairweather

      September 15, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Alka seltzer rockets has always been my fav. Luckily in the science sets they give you a film roll tube!

      Reply
    11. Monica Gilbert

      September 15, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      My daughter has done a bit of building with her Goldie Blox set (the spinning machine). We also go on walks to examine nature. I think I’ll need to try either food coloring celery or baking soda/vinegar combinations with her.

      Reply
    12. cat culmer

      September 16, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Anything that explodes!

      Reply
    13. Michelle Banks

      September 19, 2015 at 8:15 am

      my grandaughter and i have done the sinking and floating experiment x

      Reply
    14. Pamela Gossage

      September 28, 2015 at 11:22 am

      My grandchildren and I go on Nature Walks and identify trees and birds

      Reply
    15. Becky Yeomans

      September 28, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Me and my daughter like the Bi Carb and Vinegar experiment we like making a mess! 🙂

      Reply
    16. katie w

      September 28, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      love putting mints in fizzy drink and making it explode up

      Reply
    17. Rachel Eades

      September 28, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      the sinking and floating experiment

      Reply
    18. Jade Hewlett

      September 29, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Finding objects that float and sink

      Reply
    19. Emily Hutchinson

      September 29, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Chromatography with felt pen ink

      Reply
    20. Caroline S

      September 29, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Water powered bottle rockets are always fun!

      Reply
    21. Andrew Hindley

      September 29, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      the sinking and floating experiment

      Reply
    22. Diana

      September 29, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Mints and fizzy drinks!

      Reply
    23. Gill Mitchell

      September 30, 2015 at 10:37 am

      We love mixing corn flour and water and adding different colours or oils to see the effect on the consistency.

      Reply
    24. claire little

      September 30, 2015 at 10:39 am

      We love making coca cola explode

      Reply
    25. samantha mason

      September 30, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Me and my niece love experiments like the bi carb and vinegar experiment or the coke and mints or fizzy drinks and jelly worms to make them dance.

      Reply
    26. Susan Trubey

      September 30, 2015 at 11:13 am

      mints in fizzy drink

      Reply
    27. Laura Kevlin

      September 30, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      We looked at surface tension using milk, dye and dish soap 🙂

      Reply
    28. sarah price

      September 30, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      cocola experiment and floating and sining expirement

      Reply
    29. maggy, red ted art

      September 30, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Oh Okido magazine is so lovely!!! We love growing experiments!

      Reply
    30. Emma Fox

      September 30, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      My son loves making boats and seeing if they float

      Reply
    31. betony bennett

      September 30, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Exploring the environment and our solar system – Martha, 6

      Reply
    32. Liz Briggs

      September 30, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      We love experimenting with magnets x

      Reply
    33. karen Howden

      September 30, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      bicarbonate of soda volcanos

      Reply
    34. Natalie Crossan

      September 30, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Making coke explode x

      Reply

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