Sink or Swim
SINK OR SWIM? If you want to see a deep-water shipwreck, you are going to need some sort of submersible. Submersibles are slightly different from submarines because they are not fully autonomous (they cannot function alone). They usually have an umbilical connecting them to a support vehicle, which provides power and gases both for depth […]
Cloud drawing challenge
Cloud Drawing Challenge Do you often see faces and shapes in random objects? Do you see two eyes and a mouth in a plug socket? How about when you look up to the sky? Does that cloud look more like a bunny rabbit with a perfectly fluffy tail than a cloud, to you? There’s a […]
Forest Figures
FOREST MATHS TRAIL You probably already know that woodlands are vital for the planet’s wellbeing, but did you know they’re also the ideal place to learn something new? Yep – forests have everything you might want in the perfect study space: good vibes, fresh air and loads of snacks and comfy beanbags more opportunities for […]
31 Days of Living like a Londoner
31 Days of Living Like a Londoner – Summer Challenge Want to experience life in the Big Smoke without actually… you know, going there? No problem at all. You can recreate the lifestyle from anywhere in the world, without even leaving home – just follow our helpful guide. Day 1 Turn an old bit of […]
Build a model London Eye
Build your own model London Eye The London Eye is one of the most memorable features of the London skyline. Your task is to make a fully working model of it! What? I thought you liked a challenge? Okay, this is one of our trickiest activities, so take a deep breath and remember to be […]
Make Gladiator Battle Cards
MAKE GLADIATOR BATTLE CARDS Terrifying fighters. A roaring audience. A gory, stinky fight to the death. Sounds horrid, doesn’t it? Well, believe it or not, gladiator games were incredibly popular in ancient Rome! Whenever one was coming up, the city would be covered in graffiti, giving the date of the show, the names of the […]
Make a Roman Dip Recipe
A POMPEII PARTY The ancient Romans loved their grub, and made the most of any opportunity to eat and drink together. Celebratory feasts were an all-day event. They gave everyone a chance to seriously show off. Guests often bathed in oils before attending a feast. They also wore special loose ‘dinner’ clothes to help them […]
Make a chocolate gift box
Make a chocolate gift box Is there someone in your life that deserves a box of chocolates? Sure, you COULD grab a box off the shelf at your local supermarket, but what if the person you’re giving a gift to is far too special for that? We want you to dream up a box of […]
Make Fabulous Festive Wrapping
MAKE FESTIVE WRAPPING PAPER Creating your own wrapping paper is lots of fun, saves money and can be better for the environment! Let’s use our imaginations, prepare stencils, then paint them onto wrapping paper as patterns to make your gifts look simply stunning! YOU WILL NEED: – Sugar paper (A4, A3 or A1) – […]
Make a Cosy Christmas Grotto and Pomanders
Make a cosy Christmas grotto! What could be more magical than creating your own Christmas nook to snuggle up in? Harvey wants you to be super inventive and go hunting around your home for bits and pieces to create your own cosy Christmas grotto, fit for Father Christmas himself! The centrepiece will be a bowl […]