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Ocean Waves in a Jar: Fun Science Experiment for Kids
Items needed for this cool experiment:
A glass jar
Water
Baby oil
Blue food colouring
Sea shells
Gravel or sand
Eco glitter
Some of the items used in the experiment.
Instructions*
*Adult supervision is required.
Pour about one-third (1/3) of water in the glass jar
Add 3 to 4 drops of blue food colouring
Add quarter (1/4) cup of gravel or sand
Add few sea shells
Fill jar up with baby oil
Add 1 to 2 pinch glitter
Close lid
Tilt jar on side and move from side to side
The oil mixed with water and food colouring will give the illusion of ocean waves. The glitter, sand, or gravel will give it a more realistic look.
You can also add small sea animal toys for a more fun and realistic look.
Please watch the fun video below⬇️😊.
Thank you for visiting.
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How to Make a Lava Lamp: Fun and Educational Experiment for Kids.
Lava lamp is a fun and easy science experiment for kids.
What you need for this experiment:
Cooking oil
Water
Alka Seltzer tablets
Food colouring
Jar
*Adult supervision is required.
Observing a physical and chemical change reaction.
How to do the experiment:
Fill jar one-third with water
Add the cooking oil until jar is three-quarters full
Add 10 drops of food colouring
Break one alka Seltzer tablet into four pieces.
Add the pieces into the jar
Watch as the experiment activates in the video below.
Lava lamp science experiment video. What I observed:
Oil and water don’t mix.
The food colouring dissolves in the water but not in the oil.
Oil is less dense that’s why it floats.
The tablets dissolved in the liquid. The water rises and forms bubbles.
What’s your observation?
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May The 4th DIY Nebula Science Project: How to Make Nebula in a Jar.
Nebula in a jar video. In a galaxy far, far away…
Nebula in a jar space science experiment.
A cool May The 4th science project.
Way up in space, there are huge colourful clouds that are formed from dust and gas. This is called a nebula. More than one is called nebulae. There are different types of nebulae.
Items needed to make a nebula:
Cotton balls
Glitter
Paints
A clear glass jar
Water
Mixing cups
A small spatula or stick
Instructions:
Pour some paint in each cup
Add some water and glitter to each paint.
Mix well
Stretch out cotton balls and arrange them in the glass jar (about 1/3 full).
Pour the paint over the cotton ball.
Use a spatula or stick to mix the colour with the cotton balls so that the cotton balls absorb the paint.
Add a layer of glitter.
Repeat the process with different colours until the jar is full then add more glitter on top.
Close the lid.
Enjoy a sparkling, colourful nebula in a jar.
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Engaging Earth Day Kids’ Activities – Explore, Learn, and Have Fun.
Fun Earth Day activities for kids video. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year to help raise awareness about the environment.
Here are 5 fun ideas that kids can do on Earth Day.
EXPLORE NATURE
Go for a walk and try to identify plants, flowers, bugs, animal footprints, etc.
VISIT THE MUSEUM
Learn more about the the earth surface and its core.
IDENTIFY ROCKS, GEMS, AND MINERALS.
Identify rocks, gems, and minerals. Talk about how precious stones are formed and where they can be found.
PLANT SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Plant sunflower seeds and talk about why sunflowers are important for the bees and for the environment.
RECYCLE
Recycle used batteries from toys. This is a good opportunity to visit a recycling plant and learn all about recycling.
Do you have any other fun ideas for Earth Day? Let us hear about it.
Thank you and I hope you enjoyed the video.
Cheers 😊
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Understanding Solar Eclipse. A Unique Experience.
On April 8th, 2024, there was a solar eclipse in North America. We talked about it a lot in school and we made arts and crafts about the eclipse.
My art and craft of the Solar Eclipse.
We did not have school on the day of the eclipse. I woke up very excited, waiting for the time of the eclipse in my city. It seems like forever for it to finally happen in my city in Canada 😊. My mom bought me a pair of eclipse glasses. I went to an open field with my dad. There were lots of people there too. It was a very cool experience.
Viewing the Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the earth and the sun and casts a shadow on the earth which makes it dark.
There is a total eclipse and a partial eclipse. A total eclipse is when the moon completely covers the sun. A partial eclipse is when the moon covers half of the sun.
What is a penumbra?
Penumbra is a Latin word that means almost shadow. It is a part of the solar eclipse that is not completely dark, usually the outside of the dark area.
What is an umbra?
Umbra is also a Latin word that means shadow. It is a part of the solar eclipse that shows total darkness. Eclipse glasses.
You need a special type of glasses called eclipse glasses to look at the sun during a solar eclipse.
The special glasses will protect your eyes. It is not safe to look directly at the sun without these glasses.
Hope you enjoy watching this YouTube video ⬇️😊 and thank you for watching.
My YouTube video of Solar Eclipse
Background photo credit:
Sky &Telescope, http://www.skyandtelescope.org.
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DIY Pipe Cleaner People: Exciting Craft Activity for Kids.
Learn how to make pipe cleaner people.
This is a fun and easy craft for kids.
Items needed:
Pipe cleaners
Thread or yarn
Plastic beads
Large wood beads
Scissors
A black marker
Paper straws
Optional items:
Napkin and cupcake liners to make dresses.
*Adult supervision is required.
Please watch the video below for the full step-by-step instructions ⬇️😊.
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Egg-Shaped Stencil Acrylic Painting on Canvas
This art was done with acrylic paint on a canvas.
I used an egg-shaped pattern placemat for my stencil design.
This is what the mat looks like before.
I painted the background first before making the design.
This is what the mat looks like after.
This is my new tie-dye placemat.
Here is a video of the whole project. ⬇️
Enjoy 😊
Items used for this project:
Canvas
A silicone egg-shaped stencil mat
Acrylic paint
Brushes
Marker
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DIY Slime Recipe: How to Make Super Stretchy Homemade Slime.
*Ingredients:
1 bottle school glue – white glue 225ml (7.625 fl oz), or clear glue 226 ml (9 fl oz).
1/4 cup shampoo
2 Tbsp baking soda
1-2 Tbsp contact lens solution
Food colouring
Few drops of baby oil
Mixing bowl
Storage containers with lids
Clay charms (optional)
*Adult supervision is required.
You can watch the slime video here on YouTube. 
Super stretchy slime 😊.
This slime is called lavender-lily.
This slime is called banana-split.
My sister made this slime with glitter, she called it cloudy dreams.
To keep the slime safe, we had to put it in a container with the lid on so that it does not dry out.
Hope you enjoy the video 😊
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How to make a fun and easy igloo craft
*With adult supervision
Items needed for this project:
A small paper bowl
School glue
Cosmetic foam (see picture below)
A paper plate
Pencil or crayon
Safety scissors
Cut the foams in half before using them for this craft.
Use a pencil or crayon to draw a semi-circle shape, then cut out the shape for the entrance.
Spread the glue outside the bowl and arrange each foam to make a brick pattern.
Place the igloo on the paper plate and decorate it with arctic animals.
With a polar bear.
Out in the snow.
I hope you enjoy watching the video below 🙂
Cheers!
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Making A Christmas Village
I transformed my paper town craft into a Christmas village.
I used cotton balls, Christmas decorations, and snowflakes.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas holiday season and a safe and happy new year!
Hope you enjoy the video 🙂
I made the paper town craft last summer. You can watch the video below.
Cheers 🙂