10 – 25 mins Experimentation, critical thinking, prediction, colour mixing Minimal mess Easy! Want a super easy experiment, that is quick to prepare, has instant results and has a rewarding and very colourful conclusion? Then you must try this grow a rainbow experiment! Learn about chromatography (separating a mixture of chemicals), capillary action theory (water …
10 – 20 mins Measurement, investigation, prediction, sorting, testing Minimal mess Easy! This DIY hanging scale is an easy, inexpensive, and simple activity to explore learning in weight comparison and measurement terminology such as “bigger”, “heavier”, “smaller”, “lighter”, “greater than”. Your child will use a hands-on approach to investigate, predict, test and sort objects by …
15 – 25 mins Experimentation, critical thinking, colour mixing Minimal mess Want to see some magic that is real? If so, you must try out this magic milk experiment. It’s so simple, easy to set up and is so effective and mesmerising! Magic milk is a hands-on science experiment that will nurture curiosity, encourage critical …
15 – 25 mins Experimentation, problem solving, critical thinking, fine motor Minimal mess Requires preparation Looking for a super simple activity that provides amble amounts of play? Then you HAVE to try this brilliant Dinosaur ice excavation activity. With just the use of 5 household items you will create a sensory science experiment that encourages …
15 – 20 mins Patterning, shape recognition, problem solving, fine motor Minimal mess Easy set up Have you ever played with magnetic tiles? They’re those colourful, magnetic construction toys that are so much fun to design and play with. In this activity we have created some DIY pattern boards, in which children are encouraged to …
15 – 25 mins cause and effect, trial and error, experimentation, reflective thinking Minimal mess Easy set up This sink or float experience is as easy as 1,2,3! Super simple, quick to set up and uses materials and resources you have around the house. Your children will be provided opportunities to engage with basic scientific …
15 – 25 mins Fine motor, sensory awareness, cause & effect principles, creative Messy! Goop is a fantastic sensory experience that has an unusual texture that will keep your child fascinated. Goop holds two forms, a solid and a liquid; pick it up as a solid and watch it ooze down your fingers again. This …
5 – 10 mins Experimenting, Questioning, Calming Easy set up This activity was one I found on one of my favourite Facebook groups “thedadlab” and I just had to try it! So easy, yet so effective – who doesn’t love bubbles? I love that it requires everyday resources that you will find at home, and …
15 – 25 mins Fine motor, colour recognition, colour mixing experimentation Minimal mess Pipette paintings are a fun way to get creative and introduce some colour mixing concepts with your little ones. During this experience your child will have fun exploring the art of colour mixing, whilst strengthening those tiny fine motor muscles in their …
