#DIY Science Kits

[wonderlab01]

WonderLab specializes in science-themed events, workshops, and science kits. We bring the wonder of science to birthday parties, corporate events, schools, science carnivals, and the comfort of your own home through our kits.

[tksstgiftguide]

We’ve bought a few different geode kits over the years and had a lot of fun cracking them open. Plus, you never know what you’re going to get. It’s a great experience. And now it comes in larger sizes: National Geographic’s Jumbo Geodes kit. 

If you want more geodes at a smaller size, they’ve got that, too. Smaller ones make an excellent birthday party activity and then the kids can take their geodes home. Sparkly science FTW.

Buy these geodes

[kabirbajaj]

Blix kit opening and review - DIY science-based learning kit for kids

Sometimes kids are not interested in making DIY projects from scratch. They run away from understanding the science concepts. So, Stupid Labs brings you the review and opening of the Blix kit. 

This Blix Kit is super cool! It’s like having my own science lab at home. When I opened the box, there were so many colorful pieces and tools, and the instructions were really easy to follow. I got to build a robot that moves and makes sounds! It felt like I was creating something straight out of a movie.

[sewgeekmama]

Do Crystal Growing Kits Work?

[baeddel]

my 1st year of hrt

i don't post here much now, but as i have shared so much of my journey with you, for so much of which i wasn't able to transition at all, i wanted to make a post about my first year on hormones.

this post will be nsfw because of frank discussion about genitals, sexual functions and sexuality. it's also long, sorry.

ORAL, INJECTIONS

i have the entire time merely done what the diy wiki told me. between the time that i first looked into it, with the sort of long and helpful advices i received from friends, up to now, the whole thing has become much more well-understood and by that measure much easier to transmit and there are more plentiful resources. so it is really easy to diy. it's also much easier to get hormones and blockers and many more kinds are available.

i started off on 50mg bica and 6mg oral estradiol. i knew i wanted to use bica becuase it's supposed to keep your horny. a major hesitation for me was losing my libido, since being an extremely high libido person has been such a core part of my identity for pretty much my entire life. it turns out i had no reason to be afriad for reasons i'll explain later, but in the end i'm not sure how much of a role the bica played in that.

the chepaest place was actually from Lillian at the time we bought it. this regimen worked out to an amount per year that i don't really have and my first year was paid for entirely by my incredible and wonderful and amazing girlfriend @shimakaze-revivalism which i am so thankful for. it worked out the best to go for oral at that time but i had no preference for it over injections; gel seemed annoying to me.

to be honest i don't really recommend all that because it's basically ten times as expensive as monotherapy with injections. good golly! i didn't realize injections were so cheap until another girlfriend pointed it out to me around the time that i was due to refill. plus, not only am i used to injecting because of diabetes, but i like needles. since starting i have fallen in love with this method; i look forward to injection day and delight and savour in the entire process. i inject intramuscularly in my thighs with a 1" needle. the needle presses my skin into a deep valley before finally piercing through at which point my thigh snaps level and swallows the needle. i salivate a little bit when i do it. it hurts for a few days wherever the needle went, sweetly. if i'm too rough it bruises. my girlfriend is frightened of neeldes and i make her watch. i take 0.1ml at 10ml/400mg which according to Transfem Science (click) is equivalent to 8mg per day of estradiol orally, a little more than i took before. i stopped taking bica so i am on estradiol monotherapy.

because Lillian had issues right around the time of my order it was delayed by a bit and i went without hormones for a little while. this was utterly miserable and felt physically awful. i'll talk about it a bit more later. then my wonderful girlfriend lent me hers after we worked some things out so that she wouldn't also be left short. so for about a week or two i was taking 4mg estradiol and some amount of finasteride; this regimen felt bad and i struggled to stay hard or cum until i changed to something else. the phenomenally sweet and kind @hypnosister was bringing some estradiol gel for me to tide me over the rest of the way (—the second time she has given me hormones to cover for my errors), but my estradiol miraculously arrived the exact same day she did, so i never used any gel.

as you can tell, the principle ingredient in my hrt regimen has been the milk of human kindness. i owe an unpayable debt of gratitude. hopefully i can be more competent and independent in the future.

BLOOD TESTS

my plan was to get tested every 4~ months and monitor my blood.

there is a private blood test service you can get here in NI. they send out a little kit and you make a sample and send it back. supposedly. so far i have not known anyone to succeed. strangely, they don't allow refunds until you've tried it three times. for me i quickly realized my problem was that i have to use a lancet to draw blood several times a day to monitor my blood sugars, which means my fingers are scarred and calloused around there already and i'd never be able to draw enough blood as the test wanted. the last test i simply sent back undisturbed; they gave me my refund.

you can instead book an appointment with private clinics they work with and they will draw blood intravenously. however, at the time, agoraphobia would have made this a profoundly difficult journey, and i started off transitioning in secret and couldn't ask anyone for help getting there. so in the end i haven't been getting blood tested at all and don't really know what my hormones are and don't know how my liver is doing. this isn't ideal, but things are starting to change for me; i am now out at home, and what's more, i have started to beat my agoraphobia (!) and can get about now on public transport on my own. so i will go in a few months to monitor how my injections are doing.

SIDE EFFECTS

when i first started i was extremely nauseous. this went away after a month or so. after that there were simply no negative side-effects.

going off of hormones felt bad, but it was as bad as i felt before going on hormones. being on hormones simply feels much better; i'll talk more about that later.

LIBIDO, BONERS AND CUM

as i mentioned this was my biggest hesitation before starting. my libido had always been so high as to be debilitatingly intense. i would masturbate several times a day. if i hadn't masturbated recently i would be unable to concentrate; i would be so horny i'd get dizzy, feel faint... something in me had to be ceaselessly arrested, cooled, soothed and put away, shortly to lift its hatch and claw at me again. in a lot of ways it was really a big problem in my life and looking back it wasn't a good thing. but it was who i was and i was scared of losing it. it also seemed like an important component of maintaining a lot of sexual relationships. or was it the special solvent that held all my work together? a manic energy. without which i would become slovely and pointless.

erections are also of course an important part of performing in the way i was used to; and i could cum a lot. like, a lot. thick, goopy, white cum. which girls like. because i am not attractive in any other measure, giving up this source of puissance felt like giving up everything. so it was really frightening to me to be honest. these are all ways that the idea of a loss of libido or sexual function felt like the end of myself as a person.

this is i understand probably a distorted source of self-worth, but, in any case, hormones did not in fact oblige me to give it up, and i worried for nothing. hormones drastically improved my sexuality in every single respect. first of all, it did hurt my libido, but only so much as to take the edge off. it let me master it; and having mastered it, i was able to do things i could never do before in my life, like chastity games, and everyday life wasn't so painful, and i had more freedom about how i spent my time, since i didn't have to masturbate before anything that took concentration. but i'm still a very high libido person; what's more it made me much more engaged with sex with partners rather than masturbating.

there was a brief period of time close to the beginning where it did affect my erections, i believe, but this passed and i now have erections like normal. neither my penis or scrotum changed size or appearance. and thankfully my loads did not diminish at all; though on bica it was a little more translucent and less goopy white, it seems to be back to normal on monotherapy. it takes several minutes to clean up after.

but here's the thing; on hrt, my sexuality improved in ways i didn't even anticipate. these are: 1. every sensation feels so much better, to such an extent that sensations seem to take on a profound meaning. it is especially lovely to use the soft parts of a girl's thighs. 2. orgasms are completely different. not just a quantitative but a qualitative difference. they make me shiver, they last forever, my toes curl as i gasp and perspire. afterwards i am submerged in bliss; wheezing asthmatically, sticky or soaking wet. 3. when not having sex, i mostly cum handsfree, neither using my hands nor any implement, or any special technique but to look at something or think of something or talk to someone. either naked or under my clothes. i could do this before but it took more effort. 4. when having sex, i cum much, much faster, which is a really good change for me, because performing was always a source of anxiety, and now i have no problem with that, unless i'm having blood sugar problems which can't be helped.

i understand that most people don't have my experiences when they start hrt. although for most people sex feels better and orgasms feel better, most people cum less and have more problems performing after hrt rather than the opposite.

in the few weeks that i went off hrt i went pretty much back to normal, and it felt awful. i went back to masturbating several times a day, became less interested in having sex, and derived much less enjoyment from masturbation which was little more than habitual. i could still cum handsfree but mostly i didn't. by comparison it all simply felt bad. at this point i would take estrogen merely as an aphrodisiac.

BOOBS

i have little boobs. if it really is accurate to talk about transfem bodies this way, then i think i am in Tanner Stage 3. i don't really care about having boobs so i don't really think about it. mainly i felt A LOT BETTER about my body after i started removing my chest hair, no matter what my chest looks like.

early on in transition i asked you all if my boobs would stop being sore. some of you said no. well listen up fuckers, you were dead wrong! after three or four months they stopped hurting entirely. but then afer i started injections they began to hurt again, and now they still hurt. maybe they'll just hurt every August, no matter what i do.

WEIGHT GAIN, FAT DISTRIBUTION

i literally weigh 50 pounds more than at the start of 2023. however, 30 of those pounds i put on before even starting hrt. so i think it's a coincidence; regression to the mean. in the past i constnatly lost weight mysteriously, now i am quickly gaining it. i'm a little worried about it really, but i feel a little better about myself with chubbier cheeks as well.

i have definitely gained more of an hourglass shape now that i didn't have before. but i still think my body is very ugly and i'm ashamed of it. looking more feminine doesn't mean looking or feeling any more attractive necessarily and you have more body image issues than gender dysphoria. it's necessary to consider them a little separately. to be honest, i have no idea what i wanted hrt to do to my body. no matter what outward physical change i consider i will say 'that's some accidental change and is not the reason i'm on hormones, so i don't really care about it.' then why transition?

HRT AS WILL

this is to me the most fascinating change and the one i could anticipate the least; hrt completely changes my fundmanetal first-person experience of reality. i have no idea how to describe it; surely any words are inaccurate metaphors which cannot possibly denote anything to you if you haven't felt it. i simply feel that, before hrt, i was out of alignment, and that when i am on hrt, my alignment has been restored, and i have achieved some kind of invisible perfection. every waking moment feels so much better, and stopping hrt made me feel awful for that reason only. i knew what it was like to be on it. Tiresias.

this is the biggest thing for me; even if hrt did absolutely nothing else i would take it for this reason alone. not only that, but i would still regard it as deeply important, fulfilling some deep need. i would pay a high price for it.

do you know what i mean? what is this?

oh god... have you felt this? it's rather... rapturous... ah haha...

it means that i'm chosen...

maybe i have eyes on the inside. if you kill me you'll get a Caryll Rune: Clockwise Metamorphosis.

when i think about other things to add to my transition progress, such as progesterone, this is the primary lens that i look at it through. how would this change my inner experience? what effect would it have on me at the level of pure feeling? i don't really care what it would do to my body. what new chamber of the soul is unlocked thereby?

PERIODS

i was promised that i would get periods when i started hrt. this seems to have been a myth. if i want periods i suppose i would have to actually vary my own hormones throughout the month. in the past i actually had a pretty intense dysphoria about not getting periods, and the idea that i'd get them one day was very relieving to me. thankfully i don't really care about that anymore; all of my desires orient themselves with reference to transfems, so not having periods doesn't create any kind of distance between myself and my peers.

CONCLUSION

anyway, transition is going extremely well in my estimation. there are other aspects of transition than just hrt; gender-affirming clothes, laser (cheap here), optionally voice training and such. i think for some people a year is kind of a long time, but i tend to have a long-term view. it's something healthy but it also makes me slow to act. in any case i still see myself as just starting, and i will get to other things soon enough. i like changing. i like doing things that change me. you have to resist the temptation to see every possible avenue of transition as a form of assimilation to cisnormativity. we have a culture; we do certain things that change us, sometimes forever and sometimes for now.

thanks for reading.

[girlsdressingrooms]

Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February 1934 – 3 February 2023),

More commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer who was renowned for his iconic metallic dresses, has passed away today at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany.

The designer revolutionised fashion by twisting unconventional materials into new and previously unexplored forms. His brand – synonymous with the optimism of the 60s – was built on sculptural microminis, crafted from bolshy paillettes of aluminium, which mined medieval armour for its space-age potential. 

His origins are equally as fateful and as intriguing as his designs, born in the Basque town of Pasajes, Gipuzkoa. His father was a Republican Colonel and was executed by Francoist troops during the Spanish Civil War.

Though Paco’s avant-garde sensibilities were perhaps a matter of inheritance, his Mother was the chief seamstress at Cristóbal Balenciaga's first couture house in Donostia, Basque Country, and subsequently Balenciaga moved Rabanne's entire family when he opened Balenciaga in Paris in 1937.

In the mid-1950s Paris, while he was studying architecture at l'École Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Rabanne earned money on the side by making fashion sketches for the likes of Dior and Givenchy, as well as shoe sketches for Charles Jourdan. Despite his early foray into the fashion industry, he stuck to his original plan getting a job at the company of esteemed French architect Auguste Perret. After 10 years at the company, he reinvented himself as a jewellery designer creating pieces for Givenchy, Dior, and Balenciaga. He then went on to found his own eponymous fashion house in 1966.

Dogged in his desire to break with convention, Paco was one of the first designers to cast models of colour and soundtrack his fashion shows to music. He debuted his first collection (Twelve Experimental Dresses) in 1964, followed by his breakout collection (Twelve Unwearable Dresses) in 1966 – both of which made full use of the postwar, industrial materials at his disposal, with pieces crafted from wire and glue. 

He’d say that “sewing is a bondage” and sell DIY kits to his clients – among them Peggy Guggenheim, Brigitte Bardot, and Françoise Hardy – so they could fashion their own chainmail from discs, rings, and pliers. Those designs, worn by Jane Fonda in Barbarella, have proven a well of inspiration for Julien Dossena, who took over the Paco Rabanne label in 2013.

Though Paco treated fashion as a reaction against the polemics of his day – dressing women in armour needs no explanation – he was a futurist, untethered to the everyday. He retired from fashion in 1999 and while his fragrance imprint continued to be a commercial success, it wasn’t until 2011 that Paco Rabanne (the brand) staged a comeback. Since then, the house has cycled through creative directors Manish Arora, Lydia Maurer, and Dossena, who is compounding Paco’s experimental outlook and chain-link innovations – albeit with a less outré bent.

“Paco” was a daring, revolutionary and provocative vision, conveyed through a unique aesthetic. He will remain an important source of inspiration...

Rest in Power!

Jean Clemmer / Hélène Clemmer-Heidsieck, courtesy of Paco Rabanne, 

“unwearable” show pieces from early Paco Rabanne collections, Photo: Courtesy of Paco Rabanne, 

Paco Rabanne by Lucille Khornak

Jane Fonda in the 1968 cult-classic science-fiction film Barbarella, 

Li Sellgren by Jean-Daniel Lorieux, fashion by Paco Rabanne, L'Officiel, 1970, 

Asap Rocky wearing Paco Rabanne in GQ, May 20, 2021,

French singer Francoise Hardy wears Paco Rabanne in 1968,

Brigitte Bardot wearing Paco Rabanne dress, 1968,

Iconic 1969 Chain Shoulder Bag

[cursedvibes]

I don't know if you ever gotten one but have you ever seen parents who buy their kids those little science experiment DIY kits? The ones where you grow mineral crystals, butterfly kits, mini terrariums, and colorful volcanos? Yeah imagine Kenjaku with little Yuuji especially after getting a call that he's distracted/struggling with science.

I had a chemistry kit at one point, only thing I remember is that it had these test strips where you can find out the components of fluids. A friend also had one where you can supposedly create ancient crabs, but it never worked (or they died very early on).

Kenjaku would totally get Yuuji something like that and then mod it to their liking, so the things actually work. I could see them legitimately helping him, when they find out he's struggling with a certain topic in physics or biology. They sit down with him and try to illustrate the problem in real life to make him better understand what he is dealing with. In case of molecular science they'd use marbles or Lego for example to imitate the movement of molecules, energy fields and such. Or make a game out of it like when they were teaching the curses. (when they put effort into it, they are actually a good teacher)

[creativethought]

🧙‍♂️ Magic Water Elf Toy Kit 🧙‍♀️

Link is Below 👇

What’s Inside?

🔸 20 Magic Gels in 20 Colors: Plenty of vibrant options to create unique water creatures!

🔸 10 Animal Molds: Choose from fun animal shapes and bring them to life with water magic.

Perfect for…

🎉 Christmas & Birthday Gifts – A fun, engaging gift idea for kids who love hands-on creativity.

🎉 Arts & Crafts & STEM Learning – Encourages imagination while exploring simple science concepts.

Create, play, and learn—this kit is packed with magical DIY fun for kids!

[hydrofarm]

Soil pH

What is the Meaning of pH? The term pH refers to the level of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. It’s based on a scale that ranges from 0 to 14, where a pH of 7 is considered neutral. Values below 7 signify acidity, while values above 7 indicate alkalinity. The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole number change represents a tenfold difference in acidity or alkalinity. In simpler terms, a soil pH of 5 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 6.

Healthy soil pH is the foundation of a thriving garden. Find the balance, and your plants will flourish.

Understanding pH is important in soil science because it influences many soil properties, including nutrient availability, microbial activity, and plant growth. A proper balance of pH levels helps plants access nutrients more efficiently, making it an essential factor in successful gardening and farming.

What is the Best pH for Soil? The ideal pH range for most plants is between 6.0 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral. Within this range, most nutrients are readily available to plants. However, some plants have specific pH preferences. For instance, blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons thrive in more acidic soils with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, while some ornamental plants and vegetables can tolerate slightly alkaline soils up to a pH of 7.5 or even 8.0.

How to Check pH in Soil? There are several ways to measure soil pH, ranging from simple DIY methods to professional testing:

pH Test Strips: You can purchase these at most garden centers. Simply mix a soil sample with distilled water, dip the test strip, and compare the color change to a pH chart.

Soil pH Meters: These electronic devices are quick and easy to use. Insert the probe into the soil, and the meter will display the pH reading.

Professional Soil Testing Kits: These kits usually come with detailed instructions and provide more accurate results than DIY methods. Some local agricultural extension offices and labs also offer soil testing services for a fee, which can give you a complete analysis of soil pH and nutrient levels.

What pH is Rich Soil? Rich soil typically has a balanced pH range between 6.0 and 7.5. At this level, soil can retain essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are crucial for plant health and growth. Rich soil with an optimal pH level supports a diverse range of plants, from vegetables to flowering perennials, as it creates a favorable environment for beneficial bacteria and earthworms that break down organic matter and enrich the soil structure.

What is High pH in Soil? When soil has a pH above 7.5, it’s considered alkaline. High pH soils can pose challenges, as they may limit the availability of essential nutrients like iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Alkaline soils often appear in areas with low rainfall or where the bedrock contains limestone or other alkaline minerals. Plants in high pH soils can sometimes show signs of nutrient deficiencies, such as yellowing leaves (chlorosis) due to iron deficiency. While some plants, like lavender and certain succulents, can tolerate or even prefer alkaline soils, most garden plants prefer slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

What pH Level is Healthy for Soil? A healthy soil pH typically falls between 6.0 and 7.5, though this can vary depending on the type of plants you’re growing. Maintaining a balanced pH level ensures that your plants can efficiently absorb nutrients, promoting healthy growth and resistance to diseases. Soil pH can fluctuate over time due to factors like rainfall, fertilizer use, and plant root activity. Testing your soil pH regularly can help you stay on top of any changes and adjust your soil management practices accordingly.

You can use soil amendments to adjust the pH level of the soil. For example, lime can raise pH for overly acidic soils, while sulfur can lower pH in alkaline soils. However, changing soil pH is a gradual process, and it’s best to make adjustments in small increments and monitor the results.

Conclusion Soil pH is a critical factor for plant health, as it affects nutrient availability, soil structure, and microbial activity. Aiming for a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0 can support the growth of a wide variety of plants and contribute to a thriving garden or farm. Regular soil testing can help you monitor pH levels and make informed decisions to maintain a healthy balance. By understanding and managing your soil's pH, you can create an environment where your plants can truly flourish.

[troyssix]

rip thomas you would've loved romcoms

rip minho you would've loved prime (like the energy drinks)

rip newt you would've loved radiohead

rip teresa you would've loved those DIY science experiment kits

rip aris you would’ve loved conan gray

rip gally you would've loved eminem

rip isaac's family bc i never got to know you all </3 (yes this is maze cutter)

[astrophobica]

the one where patton and remus get married and nobody’s happy about it (logince)

warnings: emotional turmoil

Logan's hand stopped millimeters from pushing the venue bathroom door open. Why would he do something like that? Because on the other side he could hear someone crying.

Not normal crying, either. They were heartwrenching, bitter sobs that sounded like they were trying to be muffled, though the attempt wasn't working too well by Logan's determination. He hesitated a moment longer, then made up his mind and pushed inside.

Roman Prince, brother to the groom and best man to his now-husband stood hunched over one of the pristine sinks with a tearstained face that betrayed him even as he scrambled to hide it from Logan and look casual. "Oh- hey."

"If you don't mind me asking," Logan said slowly, not moving from where he blocked the exit. "Are you alright?"

Roman snorted, though the effect was lost on his blotchy complexion. "Take a wild guess, Sherlock."

"I'll take that as a no." Logan stiffly started to raise an arm as a halfhearted offer for a hug, but lowered it gratefully as Roman just stared at him. "Would you like to talk about it to a stranger?"

The other scrubbed at his face with the heel of his palm before replying, "And why should you care?"

"There's a kind of simple grace achieved through letting problems go to people who aren't affected by it," he replied. "It seems you could use someone to tell it to."

Roman studied him for a few seconds, then sighed and looked back at his reflection in the bathroom mirror. "...I was in love with Patton," he admitted, in a voice so soft that Logan had to strain to hear it. "Oh, who am I kidding- I still am."

Oh, Logan thought.

"I imagined this as my wedding, my big day with the love of my life and a happily ever after," he said, fingers curling on the edge of the porcelain sink. "What kind of a fool was I?"

"The worst kind," Logan whispered, throat closing as he thought of sleepless nights spent on frivolous DIY science kits, of yelling facts over documentaries playing on cable, of stolen jam and pineapple anchovy pizza and blue hair dye that came out looking sickly green. "The kind of fool that loves with all his heart, loves to the point of watching them go with a smile on his face and an ache in his chest." Roman blinked, looking back over at Logan with a curious expression.

"...You wouldn't happen to be speaking from experience, would you?"

"I am." He didn't meet Roman's gaze. "Quite coincidentally, it was one of the grooms from today as well."

"Patton does have a way of making people fall for him, doesn't he?"

"Not Patton." Logan left him to connect the dots.

"...My brother?" Much to Logan's chagrin Roman started snickering, and while it was an improvement over crying he found he didn't much care for it. "You fell for Remus?"

"Stop it," Logan snapped. "I should've known better than to try and help-"

"No- wait, I didn't mean it like that, I'm sorry," Roman hastily amended, reaching after him as Logan turned to leave. "I just- I thought it was funny- we're two sides of the same coin, aren't we?"

He hesitated. "I...suppose we are."

Roman looked at him for another moment, then pulled out a pen from his breast pocket and snatched a paper towel from the dispenser. He scribbled something on it, then handed it to Logan. "My number," he elaborated, looking sheepish. "If you wanted to talk after the whole...yeah."

Logan folded the brown paper into a neat square and tucked it into his pocket with a tiny smile. "Duly noted. I'd suggest washing up a bit before going back out to deal with the wolves," he added, motioning at his cheeks.

Roman flushed in embarassment, turning back to the sink to splash water onto his face. "...Thank you."

[tksstgiftguide]

NEW ⬆️ Build mechanical circuits with zero electricity or batteries (except for this string-powered one). For ages 8 to adult, Spintronics from Upper Story is a hands-on engineering toy that teaches electronics through puzzle solving and storytelling. 

Start with Act One, or buy it with Act Two. There’s also a Power Pack and individual parts. Highly-rated across the internet and by Purdue Engineering. This is on my list.

Upper Story also created Turing Tumble, one of my absolute favorites ICYMI. 

Get Spintronics

[useoftoysforchildsdevelop]

Unlocking Potential: The Top Educational Toys and Learning Resources for Child Development

 Certainly! Educational toys and learning resources play a crucial role in fostering child development by promoting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills. Here are some top educational toys and resources across different age groups:

1. Infants (0-12 months):

Soft Books:

 Cloth or soft books with vibrant colors and different textures stimulate a baby's senses.

High-Contrast Toys: 

Toys with bold patterns and high-contrast colors enhance visual development.

Baby Gyms: 

These provide a safe space for infants to explore and develop motor skills.

2. Toddlers (1-3 years):

Building Blocks: 

Simple building blocks help improve fine motor skills and spatial awareness.

Puzzles: 

Basic puzzles with large pieces promote problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.

Art Supplies: 

Crayons, non-toxic paints, and paper encourage creativity and fine motor skills.

3. Preschoolers (3-5 years):

Board Games: 

Simple board games teach turn-taking, counting, and social skills.

Educational Apps: 

Interactive apps with age-appropriate content can support early literacy and numeracy.

Playdough: 

Enhances creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.

4. Early Elementary (6-8 years):

STEM Kits: 

Science, technology, engineering, and math kits foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

Reading and Writing Tools:

 Age-appropriate books, writing journals, and storytelling games support literacy development.

Educational Board Games:

 Games that involve strategy, critical thinking, and teamwork.

5. Upper Elementary (9-12 years):

Science Kits: 

More advanced science kits for hands-on experiments and exploration.

Coding Toys: 

Introduce basic coding concepts through fun and interactive toys.

Educational Software:

 Interactive software for subjects like math, language arts, and geography.

6. Middle School (12-14 years):

Robotics Kits: 

Engage in building and programming robots to promote STEM skills.

Language Learning Apps:

 Apps for learning a new language can be both educational and fun.

Math and Logic Games: 

Challenging games that enhance problem-solving and critical thinking.

7. High School (14+ years):

DIY Electronics Kits: 

Kits for building electronic devices or circuits encourage understanding of technology.

Educational Board Games: 

Advanced strategy games that challenge and stimulate the mind.

Online Courses and Tutorials: 

Platforms offering courses on various subjects for self-directed learning.

8. All Ages:

Educational Subscriptions: 

Monthly subscription boxes that deliver educational activities and projects.

Educational Videos and Documentaries:

 Platforms with age-appropriate content for learning about the world.

Interactive Learning Platforms: 

Online platforms offering adaptive learning experiences tailored to each child's level.

Remember that the effectiveness of these resources depends on the child's individual interests and needs. Parents and educators can observe and adapt based on the child's preferences and developmental stage.

In 2023, the dedicated team at BBwelbox Organization continued their unwavering commitment to shaping the future for children through groundbreaking research. Focused on enriching the lives of youngsters, our team delved into key areas influencing child development, education, and overall well-being. This year's most valuable research for kids reflects our passion for creating a positive impact on the next generation. By uncovering innovative insights and valuable knowledge, we aim to contribute to the holistic growth and nurturing of young minds, paving the way for a brighter and more promising future ( Necessity of choosing smart toys )

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[silent-dragon]

TWST OC Profile ~ Reinhardt Goldthread

TWSTsona oc #4

Personal Info

Name: Reinhardt Goldthread

Nickname: Sir Gold - Divus

Little Croc Imp - Sam

Gender: Transmasc

Age: ??

Species: Half Fae Human

Birthday: 3/28

Zodiac: Aries

Height: 162cm/5ft'4in 

Orientation: Androsexual

Eye Color: Sun Yellow

Hair Color: Emerald Green

Homeland: Briar Valley

Twist Of Rumplestiltskin/The Dark One from Once Upon a Time(Loosely)

Work Info

School: Night Ravens College

Occupation: Magical Potions Professor,Potion/Tonic Maker & Seller,Thread Maker

Other Info

Dominant Hand: Left

Favorite Food: Cookie & Cream Ice Cream

Least Favorite Food: Tomatoes(Allergic)

Dislikes: Pools,Worms,Sponges,Broken Glass Sounds,Ants,Summer Heat,Dangerous DIY Potion Recipes,His Back Pain,Being Deceived or Tricked,The Fairies that zip around NRC,Parents who brag about their children

Likes: His Work,Bottle Collecting,Butter Cookies,Science,Gathering Ingredients for Potions,His Store Stall,Making Deals with Sam & Others,Being Shady

Talents: Powerful Potion Making,Making Tonic/Home Remedy Recipes,Magical Infusion Potions,Napping,Making Thread for Sewing to Sell

Unique Magic: At What Price? - Using his magic can make a potion that can do almost whatever the drinker of it wants truly in their heart at the moment of sipping it all but this potion has a random side effect or price that even he can't tell what will happen. This potion does not work on himself.

Personality: As a professor and salesman to mostly all he is a happy go lucky guy always smiling. Can be a little unsettling with his fangs showing though. However when it comes to deals,trades,bartering,borrowing,or wanting something from him he seems to flip to a more serious personality that can be shady or selfish. Around co-workers he is quiet and kinda unnoticeable for a moment when in a room with them. He is not great with normal conversation and struggles so he often watches others have them to study how to.

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Some Facts: He loves making deals,It's his favorite thing. Worse than the Octavinelle leader as he has no reason for it other than it's fun.

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Known for his eccentric flair at his store stall that is on-campus on certain days. Other days he is at rsa selling his wares or day off.

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He sells regular potions,magical potions(college accepted ones only on-campus)and strangely magical sewing thread. Potions are standard but the thread is curious cause its always a different price each day and can only buy a small spool of it per day.

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If you are wondering, yes Sam and Reinhardt know each other. They have a business and questionable friends(?) relationship. Sam often sells some of Reinhardt's potions at his shop for him and they split profits or trade for something.

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Just for students who struggle in his class he has a self tutoring kit he sells just to them that helps significantly if they follow it word for word. The cost? Could be madol..but also an item he is after from somewhere so almost free..how generous!

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Usually spends his days in his workshop either on the spinning wheel making the magical thread or at his potion station making the normal stock potions,class potions,or making something new.

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Used to be a father but lost his child when they were 4yrs old to illness.

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