Rainbow Skittles

Age Range: 4-11

Equipment needed:Pack of skittles, Hot water, White plate

 

Adult supervision required 

 

Rainbow Skittles

On this post, I will be showing how to make an awesome skittles rainbow effect. You can also alternatively watch the video at the bottom of the page to see how to do this activity. This is a great DIY skittles experiment that parents can do with their kids and is a very colourful science project that is great to watch! You can make a tons of designs and a bunch of colourful combinations.

To make your rainbow skittles, you'll need:

• White Plate 

White plate brings a good background when making the rainbow and you can clearly see the colours joining together.

• A pack of Skittles or M&Ms

• Jug of Hot Water

Hot water works best instead of cold water as the sugar in the skittles dissolves more quickly in the hot water rather than in cold water. This is due to their being more molecules in hot water which helps dissolve the skittles more quickly and the colours to come out very quickly as well.

To get hot water, open your hot water tap for 5 seconds and after that time, pour the hot water into a jug. A kettle won't be needed as you won't need boiling water. To check if you have hot water, hold your hand over the jug of hot water and if you can feel the heat radiate onto your hand, you have hot water. However, if you do the same method and you cannot feel any heat radiate on to your hand, then most likely you will have have cold or room temperature water.

 

To make rainbow skittles:

Open up your skittles and place them on your plate  

 

Arrange your skittles all around the edge

Pour just enough hot water to cover the plate and look what happens

  

And there you have it, your own skittles rainbow effect

  

Here’s some other patterns you can try with your skittles

 

Watch the video to see how to make your own rainbow skittles:

 

 

Thanks guys and hope you enjoyed the post today. Be sure to leave a comment on how you found making your own rainbow skittles as well as any other patterns you have made and be sure to check out some of my other blog posts. 😊

Looking forward to the New Year.....

 Age: 3-11

Equipment: None

With 2020 coming to a close, it's time to look forward to the new year and what can be possible for you guys. On this blog post, I have set my own resolutions for the new year and hopefully this can inspire you guys to make your own and what you would like to achieve for the new year. 

 

Here are my resolutions for 2021:

 

I want to learn how to play a new instrument and learn some new skills.

I want to go on more holidays this year. With the ongoing pandemic, it has been very difficult but hopefully in 2021, I can achieve this.

I want to do more activities that put me out of my comfort zone and allow me to try new experiences.

I want to read more books about the world that explores my understanding on it.

I want to improve my cooking skills and bake/cook newer and more recipes.

I want to imagine how successful my life can be through what I have achieved and what is still possible for me.

I want to try running 5ks on a weekly basis so that I can take part in my first ever 5k run event.

I want to change my mentality on different things. This being more positivity in my life and how I respond to different situations.

I want to keep putting smiles on people's faces whether it be through my blog, or overall going out of my way to make someone feel special. I also want to carry on the good work I have been doing in my job and hope it leads me to newer opportunities.

In the new year, I am going to achieve all of these resolutions.

Thanks guys for seeing this blog post. I hope this page can inspire you all to make your own 2021 resolutions which I am confident you all will be able to achieve. Happy New Year!!! 😀

Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree

  Age Range: 6-11

Ingredients: Nutella spread, 2 packs of frozen puff pastry, 1 egg(optional)

Adult Supervision Required

 

Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree

 With Christmas fast approaching, what better way to get into the festive season by making your own nutella pastry Christmas tree. On this post, I will be showing you a step by step guide on how to make your own indulgent nutella Christmas tree which is easier to make than you think. They require only a handful of ingredients as shown by the image below.

To make your nutella pastry christmas tree:

Pre-heat your oven to 375F/190C/ Gas Mark 5

Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle and place on your prepared baking sheet/tray.

 

Lightly score your puff pastry into the shape of a Christmas tree (triangle) similar to the image below

 

Spread nutella spread over the triangle in a thin layer with your spoon

 

Roll out your second sheet of puff pastry to a large rectangle and place on top of the first one.

 

Carefully trace the shape of the nutella covered triangle underneath

 

Cut out the Christmas tree shape and the trunk and pull away any excess pastry

 

Cut branches into the sides of the triangle

 

Twist the branches away from you, trying to get in 2 turns on the lower branches. Continue moving up the tree, twisting away from you as you go.

 

Cut a small star out of your excess pastry and place on top of your tree.

OPTIONAL: Brush your star and tree with a beaten egg

 

Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden brown for 12 to 15 minutes. 

Cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

 

You have made your own nutella pastry Christmas tree

Thank you and hope you enjoyed the blog post. Please leave in the comments how you found making your own nutella pastry Christmas tree and be sure to check out some of my other blog posts on Danny's Blog. Hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas!😊🎄