“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolise the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
Read MoreWe are sharing kid-friendly stress busters to avoid those short-term and longer-term implications of anxiety that could eventually lead to depression in later life. Today we are looking at a fun approach that helps melt the tension away.
Read MoreEver wondered why we carve pumpkins at Hallowe’en? Here, we learn from our friends at history.com who explain that the name, jack-o'-lantern, comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Irish immigrants took the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Hallowe’en festivities.
Read MoreA liquid that still flows and but is indestructibly solid if you hit it? A liquid that can protect an egg from smashing at great heights? We are going to show you how you can make a non-Newtonian fluid or ‘liquid armour’ at home.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that kids today are more stressed than ever. If children and teens don’t learn healthy ways to manage their stress, it can have both short-term consequences as well as serious long-term health implications that can increase their likelihood for depression. We uncover the top tips for reducing that stress for healthier, happier kids.
Read MoreA classic Science project that will entertain and educate kids of all ages - dropping mentos in to a soda bottle to create a powerful eruption several feet high. It's messy, so you will want to do this outdoors or in a bathroom.
Read MoreThe fossil remains of the largest penguin species on the planet were unearthed in Antarctica. Learn more about the penguin that stood at a colossal 6 feet, 8-inches and weighed 250 pounds.
Read MoreWe provide all you need to know about how to make a lava lamp in minutes from things you’ll have around your house and the science behind the experiment. A fun project for the kids to understand about chemical bonds and reactions.
Read MoreAcross the nation, people that are desperate to get away are looking for alternatives to international travel and camping will offer up adventures and fond memories to all. Taking inspiration from the team at coolcamping.com, we wanted to share with you their top UK campsites for families that will keep the kids entertained.
Read MoreInteractive learning – when done well – promotes such excellence. Interactivity encourages the attentiveness and engagement that are integral to fostering an atmosphere of active, student centred, learning.
Read MoreDiversity is something to love, encourage and learn from. In the aftermath of Dyslexia Awareness Week we are fortunate to be in a time where our increasing understanding allows us to embrace this condition rather than fear it. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability affecting one in ten people around the globe.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again – term feels like it’s only just getting going and already UCAS deadlines are around the corner, with schools demanding first and second drafts of personal statements imminently. Writing a first draft of a personal statement can be a daunting task – how can I sound self-assured without sounding arrogant? What aspects of my school and personal life should be included and what should I leave out?
Read MoreMelanopsin activation ‘resets’ our body clocks, and the brain reacts to this by supressing two main hormones: melatonin and leptin. Leptin is responsible for feeling full, and melatonin controls sleepiness.
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