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Tag: STEM

Sink or float egg?

Sink or float egg?

Posted on March 20, 2021 by jenny

Eggs are a super food and this Spring we are trying some egg-themed science experiments. So far we’ve had fun with dissolving the shell of an egg using vinegar. My youngest thought this was a brilliant experiment so I wanted to do another egg-themed science experiment with her. There’s nothing like home learning, especially when…

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How to dye white flowers with food colouring

How to dye white flowers with food colouring

Posted on August 25, 2020 by jenny

We’ve had so much fun with simple science experiments at home over the last few months. I’m not sure where the time has gone but I haven’t shared nearly as many as I wanted to. Today I’m going to share a simple science experiment to do with kids at home – how to dye white…

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Skittles vs Smarties experiment

Posted on July 30, 2020July 31, 2020 by jenny

My 8 year old absolutely loves science. It’s one of the topics that she was really keen on during our period of home learning (I probably don’t need to share her reluctance over the daily Maths and English she was set!). Thankfully the timetable provided by school included lots of science and easy experiments we…

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So Sand DIY Sensory Studio

So Sand DIY Sensory Studio {toy review}

Posted on July 8, 2020September 4, 2022 by jenny

It’s so good to have a variety of activities to offer the children when they’ve finished their home learning. We are working hard to get everything finished by lunch time so we can enjoy our afternoons together. Our dining room table is always piled high with toys, but they always have a learning slant! We…

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So Slime Tie-Dye review

So Slime Tie-Dye review

Posted on May 29, 2020May 30, 2020 by jenny

With an inquisitive 8 year old you probably won’t be surprised that she loves to make and play with slime. I think slime is a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and it seems to appeal to her inner scientist! We were recently offered the new So Slime Tie-Dye kit and…

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STEM fun with the Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit

STEM fun with the Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit

Posted on May 19, 2020March 8, 2023 by jenny

We were recently sent a Plane Launcher kit, one of the new kits from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. My children are of an age when they really want toys which can be used again and again. They love a toy which challenges them, and the Plane Launcher kit has…

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Slimelicious Soda Shop review

So Slime DIY – Slimelicious Soda Shop review

Posted on May 10, 2020May 15, 2020 by jenny

We’ve had a lovely three-day weekend. We enjoyed walks with the puppy, homemade cake and playing. I have to say weekends are so much easier than trying to homeschool my youngest right now! Thankfully we were gifted a new product from the So Slimelicious DIY to enjoy at home. My daughter adores playing with slime….

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Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition

Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition {review}

Posted on October 25, 2019November 6, 2022 by jenny

Half term has gone by in a bit of a blur for us. We have been quite busy visiting family and friends. Both the children seem to miss the routine that school brings, especially Little Sis who needs to keep her brain active during the holidays. Fortunately we were gifted a fun STEM kit from…

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Discovering with National Geographic STEM kits for kids

Win a National Geographic Gemstone Dig Kit

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jenny

Over the last few months we have been working with Bandai to review their range of National Geographic STEM kits for kids. With two inquisitive kids, we have been fortunate to try out some amazing educational kits which have been fun and a great learning experience too. You can read our previous reviews here. Discovering…

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