Oh boy have we felt trapped this week we did this! I had two out of my three with chicken pox and one imminent we have had to conjure up all sorts of imagination to keep us occupied, from puzzles to … [Read more...]
Trap the Wolf
Full details coming soon, but the idea behind this activity to to design and build a trap for the wolf to save Little Red Riding Hood. Think about what materials you could use and how the trap … [Read more...]
Super Spider Facts and a Sticky Web Science Activity
Whether you love them or loathe them, spiders are hugely essential creatures. Without spiders, there would be a LOT more insects eating our crops, which would seriously affect our food … [Read more...]
Adventures with Nature
Learning about science doesn't have to be just about doing experiments. It can be as simple as looking in the garden for bugs. You could: take photos and try to identify the bugs from the … [Read more...]
Lemon Juice Invisible Ink Science Challenge
This week, we are playing detective and making secret messages with DIY invisible ink. You can write messages or draw pictures to send to friends using secret ink and make them appear using a … [Read more...]
Water bottle xylophone
Have you ever tried making music with glasses filled with different levels of water? It's a great way to make a musical instrument, pretend to be in a band and learn a little science along the … [Read more...]
Science through play
I am a science teacher by trade but I am currently having a career break as a mummy, as I had three babies in 15 months who are now two and a half and eighteen months!Now, I am not your stereotypical … [Read more...]
Easy Sink or Float Experiments for Kids
You might think sink or float experiments are just for small children, but you can do some great investigations with older children along the same theme. Do you know how to make a lemon sink? Or … [Read more...]
How to make a paper mache volcano
A paper mache volcano is a great science project that is easy to make and looks fantastic! Paper mache or mod-roc are perfect for creating a sturdy volcano model for a school science … [Read more...]