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What is a Kaleidoscope? A kaleidoscope is a type of toy that allows you to see colorful patterns when you look inside. These patterns are created by the reflection of light from mirrors inside the kaleidoscope. The patterns change as the kaleidoscope is moved. The kaleidoscope was invented by the…
There are many different kinds of houses in many parts of the world! Some of these houses have very interesting features that others don’t. This is because people’s habits, needs, and the characteristics of the region they live in influence the shape and materials of their houses. But wherever and…
Materials: This jar is called a “snow jar.” However, a snow jar doesn’t have to be limited to winter and snowman themes; you can put toys related to other themes you can think of inside. You can even make your own figures from playdough or clay. Pour boiling water into…
Consider a building under construction. You can imagine that the building consists of walls, and that the walls are made of bricks. Going into a little more detail, we see that the bricks are made of clay, and that the clay consists of small particles. So, what are clay particles…
You might be wondering, What is it like to make a “corn plant” from popcorn? Get your materials ready as soon as possible and get started. First, choose a suitable area and spread a cloth on which you can work. Let’s begin! 3.”Corn Men”!You can turn your popcorn into “corn…
How wonderful it is to run and play in parks or gardens, to play ball, to ride on swings! What do you do when you go to these places? Have you ever noticed? There are so many living things you can discover around you! Like birds. Would you like to…
The Aztecs were a civilization that settled in Central America 800 years ago. In the 1320s, they founded the great city of Tenochtitlan (pronounced “te-no-chit-lan”) on the islands in Lake Texcoco. By the 1500s, they had become a large and wealthy empire. However, after a while, the Spanish invaded this…
How about we do some daydreaming? Imagine you have a time machine. One that moves very fast and can take you to the past! Where would you want to go with this machine, to what time period? How about the era when the first humans lived? And wouldn’t it be…
Beyond “Deficit”: Understanding ADHD in a Demanding World A conversation on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often begins with its name, which can be misleading. The term “deficit” implies a permanent, intrinsic lack, akin to a vitamin deficiency. However, a more accurate conceptualization might be “attention insufficiency” – a situation…
The huge trees you see here are called “baobabs”! Would you like to learn more about baobabs, which also have names like “monkey bread tree”, “bottle tree”, “upside-down tree” and “elephant tree”? The baobab tree is found in the hot and arid regions of southern Africa. The most striking feature…