Education Through Entertainment

Play Balloon Tennis | Fun Rainy Day Activity

Posted on Fri, Jul 21, 2017

Let Handy Dan and his friend Junkbot show you how to make the tools to play a home made tennis game in the Amazing Junkyard of Wonderful Stuff.  All you need are some common items and your imagination!

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Make Foam Sand | Arts and Crafts Fun

Posted on Fri, Jul 14, 2017

Watch Handy Dan and Junkbot show you how to build sand castles at home by making foam sand out of stuff you can just find around the house.

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How to Build a Cork Boat | Make a Boat that Really Floats

Posted on Fri, Jul 7, 2017

Powered by pure imagination, Handy Dan and his trusty sidekick, Junkbot, show you how to make a seaworthy sailboat out of corks, toothpicks and paper in the Amazing Junkyard of Wonderful Stuff.  Take a look!

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Build a Bubble Shooter | Summer Fun

Posted on Fri, Jun 30, 2017

We had so much fun with bubbles last week, we just had to have some more.  Today, Handy Dan is turning junk into fun, with another bubble activity -- a bubble shooter!

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Make a Bubble Wand | Summer Arts and Crafts Project

Posted on Fri, Jun 23, 2017

Join Handy Dan for this summer time project - Bubble Wands!  To celebrate the last day of school, Handy Dan the Junkyard Man and his sidekick, Junkbot, show kids bored with regular bubble wands how to make a super bubble wand in the shape of a star!

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Build a Rocket | Fun Science Project

Posted on Tue, Jun 13, 2017

Here's a super fun project you can make this weekend!  Handy Dan the Junkyard Man and his sidekick Junkbot will show you how you can turn some common household items into an awesome rocket.  Watch this video to learn how to blast off into the atmosphere in no time!

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Build-An-Arch | The Stations of STEAM

Posted on Wed, Oct 12, 2016

In "The Stations of STEAM" we're going to be exploring some of the stations of Mobile Ed's STEAM Museum, beginning with one of the most popular - the Build-An-Arch!  See how much fun your kids will have learning to build (and knock down!) this amazing piece of ancient engineering.

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How to Make Your Own Water Density Display | Fun Science Activity

Posted on Wed, Sep 14, 2016

Visually learn about water density with this easy-to-do experiment with beautiful results.  By "stacking" sugar water of varying densities in a test tube you can create a stunning display of science in action.  Check it out!

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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream | Science Activity for Kids

Posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Here's a tasty activity perfect for these last few weeks of summer.  Watch this video to learn how to make your own delicious homemade ice cream!  With just a few ingredients and our technique, you'll be scooping up your own frosty treats in no time.

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How to Make a Ping Pong Ball Levitate | Fun Science Experiment

Posted on Wed, Aug 17, 2016

Perform the impossible when you make an ordinary ping pong ball float in mid-air!  Learn how to do this super cool science feat in just a few minutes.

Watch this video and follow the step-by-step instructions to get started!

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