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Thames & Kosmos Science Kits Review & Giveaway

STEM is so important as it pervades every part of our lives and by exposing young children to STEM is one of the greatest gifts of knowledge we can ever give them. This Easter holiday, we are thrilled to be able to experience a brand new range of science toys from Thames & Kosmos and also divert the children away from their screens and learn something.

Thames & Kosmos has launched a series of eight exciting science kits that are designed to introduce various topics with interesting experiments and fun facts. Each kit is priced at just £8.99 which is very affordable and delivers genuine learn-while-they-play experiences for young ones. These lovely collection kits cover minerals, planets, crystals, pre-historic crustaceans and more. The kits are suitable for age eight and above.

Space Race Review

Space Race is a hardback book with augmented reality features for children by Ben Hubbard. This book tells the story about space exploration to the Moon and beyond and it will be available to buy from 7^th March 2019 onwards. It is suitable for aged eight and above.

FReNeTiC Word Game Review

FReNeTiC is a new frantic word game that uses the element symbols of the periodic table to form as many words as possible! Did you now that there are over 10,000 words that can be created using combinations of the element symbols of the FReNeTiC game board? You will be amazed by the game!

This unique word game is suitable for one or more players aged eight and above. This family game has broad appeal, with everyone playing all the time and combines skill, strategy and luck at a frenzied pace. It comes with a periodic table game board, 96 symbol tiles, four FReNeTiC tiles, four pencils, four pads, a 45-second timer, a blue cloth bag and instructions.

National Space Centre Review

Experience our breathtaking universe documented in UK’s largest planetarium and explore this vast resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy at the award-winning National Space Centre! It is indeed a real eye opener for first-timers like my family and me.

STEM Activity Books from Carlton Books

STEM is so important for everyone because it pervades every part of our lives. We are so lucky to have a better understanding of STEM and have greater opportunities to explore the world than what the older generation had.

We were so excited to have received these STEM activity books from Carlton Books for my children. These four books are STEM Activity: Sensational Science, STEM Activity: Terrific Technology, STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering and STEM Activity: Amazing Maths.

Clementoni RoboMaker Pro Review

Clementoni RoboMaker Pro is a robot making kit that introduces you to robotics and coding. It consists of four different types of play sections. First, you learn how to build five different types of intelligent robots with full instructions through their free app and then learn how to program them through 10 guided activities. You then create and program your own robots and bring the incredibly intelligent robot to life. This is suitable for aged 10 and above.

GraviTrax Expansion Review

Last month, we were so excited to introduce you to the GraviTrax Starter set from Ravensburger. This is a STEM-inspired track system that combines the classic marble run and erector set with modern twists! It allows fans to build their own superb tracks, release the gravity spheres and watch the forces of nature work to create an action-filled adventure!

Today, we are here to introduce you three of their expansion add-on packs to be used with their Starter set: Building Extension, Action Hammer and Action Magnetic Cannon. GraviTrax is suitable for ages eight years and above.

Amazing Space Book Review

Amazing Space is a brand new children’s science book that takes you on a mind-stretching journey from the Earth across the Universe. It will be available to buy from 9^th August 2018 onwards from Carlton Books, good book retailers and Amazon.

Tips for Parents to get their Girls into a STEM Career

During my school days, I never had an opportunity to learn about Technology and Engineering. All the girls at my old school were made to learn home economics like sewing and cookery, whilst the boys were given the opportunity to build their own stuff. I recall a teacher told me that I should choose nursing rather than accounting as it is more suitable for a girl.

The truth is, I always scored the highest for my accounting and maths subjects in my class but I was never encouraged to pursue it. I was never encouraged to look outside the socially acceptable roles and I want to see that changed.

I want my daughter to be given an opportunity to question and know those important skills. As a parent, I want STEM to be made accessible to girls.

STEM should be gender neutral and everyone should have equal opportunities to be able to learn and develop their knowledge. This is why I was especially interested and excited when I first heard about EDF Energy Pretty Curious programme. It focuses on raising awareness of the under-representation of girls in STEM. The programme aims to inspire girls to pursue STEM-related subjects at school and in their future careers. Did you know just one in four people working in core STEM roles in the UK are women?

Kids Stop Singapore Review

Kids Stop is an interactive centre designed for children aged 18 months to 8 years old by exposing them to science in their formative years. This was our first time visiting this place which is located next to the science centre. It is well worth going if you are also visiting the science centre. There are two types of admission fees: Singapore/PR or Foreign. I do think their fees are quite ridiculous especially if you are foreigner. The whole place is well designed with hands-on activities and programmes but the whole place is quite small and confined with not much seating areas for adults and there are two different opening times.

Letterbox Lab Investigate Box Review

Letterbox Lab is a monthly subscription that arrives through your letterbox containing everything your child needs to start playing with science. It is a great way to encourage and enrich your child with this easy to use kit, and help your child to explore the world and make science fun.

Enter The Wild! Science Global Science Challenge

Did you know that the Wild! Science Global Science Challenge is giving families (2 adults and 2 children under 12) worldwide the chance to win a trip to Orlando Florida? The prize includes entry to Disney World and the Kennedy Space Centre to meet a real astronaut, accommodation to a 5-star Summer Bay Resort and car hire for 7 days plus a full set of Wild Science products.

Jakks Spy Net Toy Review

Love being a spy? Then accept this mission and read on! Now you could try out these brand new Spy Net gadgets from Jakks Pacific to assist you in your Spy mission! The range of these cool gadgets include: Touch Watch, Eyeclops, Laser Tripwire, Voice Changer & Rearview Glasses, Ultra Night Vision, Bionic Ear and Walkie Talkies.

Win John Adams Halloween Bundle

With Halloween fast approaching, John Adams have these brand new Zombie Magic and Gross Practical Jokes sets that are perfect for any Halloween theme party and this half term for your children to practise!

john adams halloween bundle

Interplay Pocket Microscope Review

This Pocket Microscope is small in size to fit in your pocket/bag, and powerful enough to magnify up to 30 times in size using precision optics. This is compact and portable to use compared to those old-fashioned desk microscopes!