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“When a pencil is placed in a glass of water, why does it look like the pencil is bent?” If you’ve ever wondered about this, then you’re in for a treat! In this blog post, we’ll explore the broken pencil illusion – a fun and easy science experiment that demonstrates the phenomenon of light refraction. Not only is this a… Read More
Thinking about throwing a Halloween party for your kids, and looking for some unique ideas ? Let us help! We’ve put together this fun Halloween themed rebus puzzle that would definitely keep your little guest entertained for a while. Happy haunting! HALLOWEEN THEMED PICTURE PUZZLE Can you guess what the following pictures and letters represent when put them together in… Read More
Do you ever wonder how things move in the air? For example, why does a parachute descend slowly when a skydiver releases it? Or, why do you feel a push of air on your palm, when you take out your hand from a moving car window. It’s because of something called air resistance. Air resistance is what happens when something… Read More
Show and tell is a beloved tradition in preschool classrooms across the country. It provides an opportunity for students to share something they’re passionate about with their classmates, and it helps build communication and social skills. What is show AND tell activity? Show and tell is an activity where children bring in an object from home and then talk about… Read More
There is more to drinking out of a straw than meets the eye! Most people think that when they suck on a straw, the liquid goes right into their mouth. However, there is science behind it. With just some understanding of physics and air pressure, we will explain how does a straw works ! All you need is a straw… Read More
In the wintertime, the door knobs feel really cold for no apparent reason! Why is that? Is there a science behind it? Or is it just a coincidence? Keep reading on to learn the science behind thermal conductivity of metals and how you can explain it to the kids. ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links,… Read More
