By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. This fascinating frozen lava lamp science experiment is a great way to show kids the science behind why oil and water don’t mix. It’s super simple to set up with just 3 common household ingredients! We love making DIY lava lamps and have tried making them the more common way with oil, food coloring and Alka-Seltzers. Recently, we came across an even cooler way to make lava lamps (pun intended) with this frozen lava lamp experiment! We first saw this on Capturing_Parenthood’s Instagram and were so excited to see how simple it was to create amazing bubbles! Stacey from Capturing Parenthood...
Shutterstock When I’m happy after eating something sweet mummy and daddy say I am having a “sugar rush”. But I think I’m just happy! Is a sugar rush a real thing? – Rosie, aged 7. Hi Rosie! We’re so excited you asked this question. A sugar rush is an old saying for when someone feels happy and energetic after eating sugary foods, like lollies. They’re talked about all the time at school. And this seems like a good explanation for them. But you’re right: a “sugar rush” isn’t a real thing. It’s what we call a myth. So what’s going on? What actually is sugar? Sugar is something your body uses to make energy. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate....
Linux has been the first choice for developers and programmers around the globe. Given its level of complexity as an operating system, most professional developers prefer to use it for their daily tasks. This perception is changing significantly, especially post the release of many user-friendly Linux distros. Today, there is a distro for everyone out there, whether you are a coder, a home user, a kid, and a little bit of something for teachers and schools too. Check out some of the best Linux distros which are tailor-made for children, teachers, and schools. Best Linux Distribution for Kids Children prefer a computer system that makes the learning process straightforward, is easy to understand, and fun to use. There is hardly...
Click here to read Pipe Cleaner Fishing Game for Toddlers Activity Fun on Hands On As We Grow® Try this super simple fishing game that is a quick prep fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers from Laura in her Member Spotlight below. Activities Weren’t Even a Thought Laura is a stay at home mom of two. She has both 3 and 1 year old girls. Before The Activity Room®, Laura spent time playing and reading with her preschooler. It never even occurred to her that she could be doing so much more through activities at home. “Before I joined The Activity Room, I didn’t really know what to do with my kids. I mostly just played with toys. And...
Click here to read Science Activities for Toddlers to Try on Hands On As We Grow® These are some awesome science activities for toddlers for a fun science theme, learning all about science. When I think of science activities, I often just think of science experiments for the kids to do. But science is so much more than that. Its weather, and nature, and biology and so much more. I actually had a hard time when I jotted down areas of science. Science can also be classifying and sorting and physics, which all to me, tends to blend in with mathematics. So I left certain areas of those out of this selection of science activities for toddlers. What are science...
