Science

Surprise Egg Sink or Float Experiment

Sink or float is one of the most popular classic science experiments for kids. It’s so easy to set up, and a great way to introduce them to basic experiments at home. This fun twist on the classic experiment uses surprise eggs to add another element of fun to the activity. This sink or float […]

We’ve been joining in with the 12 months of sensory dough series, and sharing a new type of dough each month. This month it’s fizzy dough, and we have cheated a little bit because our activity is not a fizzy dough but it is a really cool classic fizzy experiment that you can do using […]

Today I’m welcoming Erin of Bambini Travel to share with us her Dragon Boat Regatta Inspired Sink or Float Experiment Our activities and learning are often inspired by things we see in the world. We found a hermit crab at the beach and learned about hermit crabs. We recently went to the Dragon Boat Regatta […]

Kano is a kit computer that kids can put together themselves, and programme themselves too. It’s the end product of a challenge by 7-year-old Micah Klein – the cousin of Kano co-founder Alex Klein – to make a computer he could build himself “as simple and fun as Lego.” Kano does this by taking the Raspberry Pi single-board […]

Making electric play dough is a really fun and easy science experiment to try out at home with your kids. They can learn about circuits and electric currents, tinker with the materials and experiment whilst getting creative with their playdough.

Big Hero 6 Science Experiments : Fred’s Super Hero Invisible Ink

Today I’m sharing another cool science experiment inspired by Disney’s Big Hero 6. This activity is inspired by the crazy and awesome character Fred, and his love of all things super hero and spy. Your kids can enjoy playing super heroes with these fun and simple secret messages using lemon juice “invisible ink.”

Science experiments for kids are a great way to add some variety into your play and to introduce lots of concepts and topics in a fun and playful way. Today I’m featuring 10 awesome science experiments for kids from Preschool Powol Packets. This is just a small selection of the ideas on their site, and what […]

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Make Your Own Make Believe: 17 DIY Dress Up Clothes for Imaginative Play

Jumping, climbing and running are all important ways for kids to engage in physical play, which is important for developing gross motors skills and promoting other developmental milestones. However, an equally important means for development is through imaginative play. Imaginative play is essential for children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. This type of play includes […]
Ways to Play with Wooden Railway

Wooden railway is an absolute classic toy – popular in most homes and nurseries. It was a huge hit with my boys particularly when they were younger, and now that N is moving out of the baby stage into the toddler years, we’ve started to reintroduce it again. Wooden railway is really open ended and […]
Great Outdoor Toys that Your Kids will Love

We all know that spending time outside is good for our children. So, many parents try to take their kids to the park or for a bike ride. The problem is there is not always enough time available to do this as much as you would like. So, you have to do what you can […]
How can you extend learning outdoors past the classroom?

When you think of a classroom, what springs to mind? Most likely it is a room, indoors, with desks and chairs facing a whiteboard on the wall. It’s important to remember, however, that this isn’t the only environment that a child can learn in and, as research has shown, it may not be the most […]
Top Tips for Outdoor Play, and the Best Outdoor Toys for Kids with Little Tikes Bring Back The Outdoors

This summer, Little Tikes are celebrating all of the parents and families who encourage kids to get outdoors into the garden or great outdoors, and in a time where indoor screen based activities can be very tempting, or safety concerns can keep kids inside, they’ve brought out some great new ranges to make outdoor play […]
Sensory Stone Play – Fun Activities for Kids

Sensory Stone play should be part of any child’s development, as it encourages new experiences involving the senses. Every stone play offers an opportunity for kids to better understand their shapes through play and mark making. This game enables children to experiment with shapes and patterns while also exploring how to match and find symmetries. […]
Why children need to get outdoors this spring

For the first time in what seems forever, UK residents are awakening to clear blue skies. The birds are singing once again and the first daffodils of the year are making a most welcomed appearance. With spring in the air, we can feel it calling us to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the […]