Paint nails like a professional
The safety bit Please get your parent’s permission before using nail polish and check for allergies. Some nail varnish has a strong odour and they may wish to open a window. Use a towel or paper to protect the surface … Continued
Make a compass
The science bit The metal needle is made up of things called domains that are all pointing in different directions. By rubbing the magnet against the sewing needle, you made the domains all point in the same direction – or in … Continued
Grow from scraps
Focus This is a fun project to do with food leftovers. Even if you don’t have the space to plant until they grow into edible veg, it’s fun to watch them sprout and grow in different ways and speeds anyway. … Continued
Loo roll bird feeder
Focus Do some upcycling and nature-loving at the same time. These are really easy to make, you can hang them anywhere and birds will flock to your bird cafe. You could also find out what birds are coming to gobble … Continued
Gardening under glass
Focus With so many people living in urban environments with no or limited garden, closed terrariums are making a come back. This is a great way to give children without a garden a touch of green fingers. The terrarium works … Continued