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    Home » Science Sparks – 2012

    Science Sparks – 2012

    January 1, 2013 By Emma Vanstone 16 Comments

    Kerry and I started 2012 filled with hope for what the year would bring. We jumped around excitedly when we were nominated as finalists in the MAD Blog Awards and were so very proud of our achievements. It is with a heavy heart that I face 2013 without her.

    Today, instead of choosing just one post I wanted to showcase my favourite of Kerry’s experiments.

    The magic disappearing egg shell – this is one of our most popular posts. I’ll always remember Kerry saying how her whole house smelled of vinegar when she did it.

    How to get an egg yolk without cracking the shell - Science Sparks

    The whole egg in tact!

    Making emotion posters. I love this one because it seems like she and Noah had such fun doing it and the activity was perfectly tailored to his age and understanding.

    Fun Sparks - Emotion posters Science Sparks

    Posters and cut out faces!

    Making a fake lung. This has been another really popular post, and I especially like the video.

    Breathing - lets make a lung, Science Sparks

    I know Kerry will be hugely missed not just by me, but by bloggers and friends all over the world.

    Kerry’s family are raising money for Addenbrookes hospital, if you wish to donate, you can do so here.

    Last Updated on February 15, 2020 by Emma Vanstone

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    1. maggy, red ted art

      January 01, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      I know that Kerry will be really be missed. Thank you for sharing these pots with us – shows how diverse and wonderful Kerry was and how much fun they had at home. It is so very sad to loose someone so young, such a wonderful mother, wife and friend.

      Kerry and her family and friends are in my thoughts.

      Lots of love,

      Maggy

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    2. Ramblings Of A Suburban Mummy

      January 01, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Kerry was a brilliant lady, I wish you the very best for 2013 and for Science Sparks, keep up the good work in Kerry’s memory xx

      Reply
    3. Eddie - The Usual Mayhem

      January 01, 2013 at 2:50 pm

      I know that Kerry will be missed. I’m sorry that I joined KBN too late to get to know her better.

      Looking forward to your posts in 2013.

      Reply
    4. Super Amazing Mum

      January 01, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      xxxxx lovely round up

      Reply
    5. [email protected]

      January 01, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I agree- the posts you chose are an excellent example of the diversity of kerry’s knowledge and testament to the way she filled her kids’ days with fun.
      xxxx

      Reply
    6. maryanne @ mama smiles

      January 01, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      I love that you picked Kerry’s posts to showcase.

      Reply
    7. Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum

      January 01, 2013 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you for sharing your favourite posts of Kerry’s with us, she will be missed but what you have shown is how fantastic a teacher, mum and friend she was.

      xxxx

      Reply
    8. Valerie @ Glittering Muffins

      January 01, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Lovely and very thoughtful post, thanks for sharing those with us again 🙂 She will be missed a lot by many, my heart goes out to her hubby, kiddos & friends, may they always remember her 🙂

      Reply
    9. HELEN

      January 01, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      I know how much you miss Kerry but she would be so proud of you going it alone into 2013 & keeping Science Sparks well & truly alive.
      Big Hugs
      xxx

      Reply
    10. sarahmumof3

      January 01, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      great choice of posts, which will continue to be popular showing and sharing Kerrys vision and keeping her memory alive <3 I look forward to seeing science spark grow in 2013 xxx

      Reply
    11. TheBoyandMe

      January 01, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      That’s a great tribute to her Emma, good work. Huge hug for you, keep going!

      Reply
    12. Emma

      January 03, 2013 at 10:30 am

      The dissappearing eggshell is my favorite.

      Reply
    13. Helloitsgemma

      January 04, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      Kerry would be very proud of this – perfect Emma

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        January 07, 2013 at 1:12 pm

        Thanks Gemma. x

        Reply
    14. Luci McQuitty Hindmarsh - mother.wife.me

      January 07, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      Hello Emma, It’s brilliant that you’ve been able to pull together some of Kerry’s finest Science Sparks posts, I am including this post in the January BritMums Education Roundup.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        January 07, 2013 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you, very much appreciated.x

        Reply

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