Maker & DIY Hands-on
for kids
Explore 14 trusted maker & diy hands-on resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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Science Bob
Hands-on science experiments, demonstrations, science-fair ideas, and explanations designed to make discovery approachable for children and families.
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Ontario Science Centre At Home
Science experiments, family activities, virtual events, and K-12 learning resources from the Ontario Science Centre.
Howtosmile
Free, searchable STEM activities from museums, public media, universities, and educational organisations for families and educators.
We The Curious
A science experience with interactive exhibits, workshops, planetarium shows, and family discovery in Bristol.
Exploratorium DNA Files Workshops
The Exploratorium’s DNA Files workshops provide downloadable, hands-on family and informal-education activities about DNA, evolution, genetics, and climate change.
Shoebox Lab
Free hands-on science kits and captioned videos that help children investigate gravity, matter, and motion.
FIRST LEGO League
A guided robotics and STEM program where children build, code, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.
NASA at Home: For Kids and Families
NASA’s family collection of space and Earth-science activities, videos, crafts, coloring resources, and age-banded student materials for learning together at home.
Vienna Museum of Science and Technology Kids & Family
The Vienna Museum of Science and Technology’s Kids & Family guide brings together child-focused exhibitions, playful technology experiences, birthday programs, and a free English children’s tour in the TMW ToGo app.
CMLH at Home
Children’s Museum of La Habra activity ideas for little learners, including nature walks, storytelling, crafts, sensory play, engineering, science, math, music, and movement.
Science World
A Vancouver science centre with hands-on exhibits, live shows, family programs, digital learning, and educator resources.
ExplorationWorks
A hands-on science center in Helena with interactive exhibits, early-childhood programming, family events, and science learning for children and families.
Science Museum Oklahoma
A large hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, science shows, a planetarium, creative challenges, and family learning experiences.
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