Science10 min
Maya's look-in box
What changes when more light reaches a toy? Make a guess, look closely, and tell your helper what you really see.
Learn · Activities
Take the wonder off the page.
A few simple materials. A question worth asking. Story-linked activities for curious minds at home or in the classroom.
5 activities to try
Science10 min
Two shadows, one toy
Can one small toy make two different-sized shadows? Keep the toy still and move the light.
Science10 min
Make a note. Stop a note.
A tissue box and a rubber band become a tiny sound investigation. Watch, listen, and feel the difference.
Science5 min
A dragon's gentle footsteps
Try two comfortable drum sounds, then choose soft footsteps for an imaginary dragon.
Science10 min
Send a tiny message
Agree on a code with a helper, send a message, and check that it means the same thing to both of you.