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X-Wing is a really iconic fighter from Star Wars right? And we bet you always wanted to fly one! Now you can!

Make your own X-Wing fighter, fly with it and manufacture new ones if the TIE fighters manage to shoot one down.

All in the imagination of course. We are talking about Origami X-Wing. But that doesn’t make it any less fun so join us in creating Origami X-Wing!

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Do you ever feel under the stress? Of course, you are, it’s almost unavoidable in today’s times.

But do you have some successful methods to cope with the stress? If not, we have a great DIY idea.

You can make your own anti-stress ball that is excellent for coping with stress. All you need is a Balloon 🎈 and Flour 🍚 and you are ready for some stress relief.

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How to Make Colorful Milk Polarity Experiment

Do opposites attract 💕? We often hear the answer is yes. But what about molecules ⚛️? Let’s learn about polarity and see how attraction between molecules works. 

Using the simple Milk 🥛 polarity experiment, we will get all the answers. 

So let’s start!

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Are you looking for some activities for early childhood 👶🏻 development (6+ months)?

Look no further, we have an excellent sensory play activity. All you need is some flour, food colors, and you are set!

Create your own DIY sensory activity that babies will enjoy and develop all their senses.

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And the 4️ Birthday is behind us 🎂! There were a lot of familiar, yet new and exciting changes.

Roll up your sleeves, because there are many challenging moments with four-year-olds, but there are also new and exciting developmental milestones.

So, jump in, and let’s explore together what to expect from a Four Years old Child.

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Did you ever see the mesmerizing effect of the Lava Lamp?

 If not, it’s time to experience one. And no, you don’t have to run 🏃 to the store to buy one. You can make your own Lava Lamp!

 While enjoying the relaxing effect of the lava lamp, you can think about all things you learned 📖 while doing this activity, like polarity and different liquid properties 💦.

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Are you ready for some sweet experiment? We can grab some gummy bears 🧸 and make them bigger!

How? Through osmosis! They may not be that tasty anymore, but you will definitely learn something about osmosis, semi-permeable membrane, and biology 🧬.

So join us in this fun gummy bear osmosis activity 👩🏾‍🔬!

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It’s that time of the year when the festivities 🎅 begin and we are decorating ✨ our environment best we can. If you are in search of some inspiration, how about making a Pinecone tree 🎄 or a pinecone decoration? It will definitely be the most unique holiday tree and you can go full creative with this one. 

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Are you interested in a neat science experiment ⚗️ where the balloon 🎈 gets sucked into the glass jar? And no, it’s not science fiction, just basic science involving air 💨 or atmospheric pressure. 

We are sure you will like it so check it out! But don’t feel pressured 😉.

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Are you ready for some magic-like science 🥼? If you love to eat chips, you will probably have a potato 🥔 chips bag in your possession soon. And with the microwave oven at hand, you are ready for some science!

Demonstrate how microwaves affect potato chips bag, and learn about polymers and chemistry ⚗️. 

But first, eat some chips

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Interesting times indeed. So join us in exploring what to expect from a 3 and a half years old child.

We are halfway in the fourth year. And we can say that things are really ramping up! Imagination 💭 has blossomed, cognitive abilities are on the next level ⬆️, and don’t let us start on eating 🍲… Also, there is a big conflict between independence and wanting our help.

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Did you know that there is around 15 tons of air pressure sitting on our shoulders at every moment? That is more than 3 elephants! 🐘

But how come we don’t get squashed under that weight? You can find out the reason and even demonstrate the air pressure with Can Crush Experiment 🥫

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Did your preschooler start to show interest in letters? 🔡

If yes, you are probably aware that sitting and writing ✏️ letters wouldn’t be productive and much fun. 

But here is one activity perfect to introduce letters to children 🧒 in a fun way. This one can be easily made and it is perfect to learn letters through play.

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You probably hear a lot about antioxidants and how good they are for our bodies. But what do they actually do? What is oxidation and why does oxidation happen? You can find answers to all questions above in this article. And even better, you can make your own oxidation experiment 🧪 with simple kitchen ingredients. So grab some apple 🍎 and lemon 🍋, and let’s explore oxidation!

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And the third year passed! And what a rollercoaster 🎢 it was! Especially this last Quartal. Intensive emotions 💢 are back, cognitive abilities 🧠 have improved much more and imitation and imagination are stronger than ever!

So let’s dive deeper and see what else we can expect from the 3 years old child.

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We are getting even closer to the Third year. Quartal leading to 2 years and nine months had its own set of perks and challenges. From big changes in sleeping 💤 patterns to longer self-play ⚽. On an emotional level, things got a bit more stable but exploring with a mouth is again in.

 But to keep it short here, join us in exploring what to expect in the Third quarter of a toddler's third year of life!

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earn about the power of Wind - an awesome renewable source of energy ⚡ by making your own Origami windmill. This Paper windmill is easy to make and all you need is some paper, straw, and pin. The fun is guaranteed for everyone, especially on the windy day 💨