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Little Lab Challenges

Big Science. Tiny Scientists. Real Results!

Fun science experiments you can do at home! Build rockets, make slime, and discover real science with Freddy and Fix!

Is This Show for You? 🤔

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Best For Ages

Kids 5–8

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Topics Covered

⚡ Physics

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Episode Style

Experiment

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How Long

14–20 minutes

Made for kids • No scary stuff • No inappropriate ads

About This Show 📚

What's Little Lab Challenges about?

Little Lab Challenges is the hands-on science experiment show for kids ages 5–8! 

Every episode is a real experiment you can do at home using only household materials — things already in your kitchen, bathroom, or garage. 

No kit required. No special equipment. Just curiosity, a few supplies, and Freddy the Flask to explain the science.

Freddy the Flask explains every scientific concept in plain language — what is happening and why it works. 

Fix the Fox builds everything alongside you, step by step, and makes all the same mistakes young scientists make — then figures out what to do differently. 

Together, they model what real science actually looks like: curious, persistent, and deeply fun.

🧪 The Big Idea!

Science is not something that happens in a lab somewhere far away. It is happening right now in your kitchen, your backyard, and your own body — and Little Lab Challenges shows you exactly where to look!

Season 1 has 10 complete experiments covering physics, chemistry, botany, engineering, and life science. Every episode comes with a free printable — an observation log, data sheet, or activity sheet — so you can record what you discover and keep your findings forever. Scientists always write things down!

Meet Your Science Guides👋

The scientists behind every experiment!

Freddy the Flask

Freddy the Flask turns complex chemistry and physics concepts into simple, exciting discoveries. If there's a "why" to be found, Freddy finds it.

Every reaction tells a story — let's find out what yours says!

Fix the Fox

Fix the Fox is the hands-on builder and enthusiastic reactor of Little Lab Challenges. He sets up every experiment, performs every step, and reacts with genuine wonder and excitement — making science feel thrilling and safe for kids ages 5–10.

Inventor, builder, and fixer of all things broken and awesome

Fun Episodes📺

Pick an episode and start learning!

Sound Wave Jumping Rice

Put rice on plastic wrap and play music — the rice will jump and dance! Discover how sound is actually a physical wave that can move things.

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⏱️~15 min

Invisible Ink Detective Notes

Write invisible messages with lemon juice and reveal them with heat — just like real spies in WWI! Discover the chemistry of acids and heat.

Meet the Mascot

⏱️~16 min

Mini Marshmallow Catapult

Build your own catapult from craft sticks and rubber bands, then test different launch distances to find the perfect shot!

Meet the Mascot

⏱️ ~20 min

Super Simple Slime

Mix glue and saline contact lens solution to make 3 batches of slime with different textures! Discover what makes glue turn into slime — and why you can't turn it back!

Meet the Mascot

⏱️~18 min

Balloon Rocket Races

Build a balloon rocket on a string and race different balloon sizes! Discover why rockets fly and find the perfect launch setup.

Meet the Mascot

⏱️ ~18 min

Lava Lamp in a Bottle

Layer oil and water in a bottle, add a fizzy tablet, and watch a real lava lamp! Discover why oil always floats on water.

Meet the Mascot

⏱️ ~17 min

What You'll Learn🎓

Cool science stuff

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How to build a real rocket!

You will launch a real balloon rocket on a string and discover the same force that sends actual rockets to space!

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The secret colors in white light!

White light hides ALL the colors of the rainbow — Episode 1 shows you how to reveal them all with nail polish and water!

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How to make real slime!

Mix glue and saline to create three different slime textures — and discover why you can never turn it back into glue again!

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How plants actually drink water!

Water walks uphill through tiny tubes — watch it happen in real time and discover the same science that lets trees grow 300 feet tall!

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How to engineer a catapult!

Build a working marshmallow catapult from craft sticks, collect launch data, and redesign it to fly even farther — just like real engineers do!

🎨 Try It Yourself

Fun activities to do at home

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Sound Vibration Station

Build a vibration station using plastic wrap and rice, then test which sounds make rice jump the most — comparing bass vs treble, loud vs soft, near vs far.

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Super Slime Lab

Make stretchy, squishy slime using glue, baking soda, and saline — then engineer your perfect slime by adjusting the saline ratio and rating the texture.

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Walking Water Rainbow Bridge

Set up a 7-cup color bridge and watch water walk uphill through paper towels to mix into brand new colors — then race different paper materials to find the fastest.

Free Stuff🎁

Printables and activity packs

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Complete Vocabulary Reference

All 30 Little Lab Challenges Season 1 vocabulary words on two beautifully illustrated reference pages — word, pronunciation, kid-friendly definition, and episode number for every single word!

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Episode Pack

Worksheets for every episode!

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Tips for parents and teachers

Little Lab Challenges Season 1 is designed so that parents can run every experiment using only household materials. 


Each episode tells you exactly what to gather before pressing play. 


The best approach: gather materials first, start the episode, and pause to build alongside Freddy and Fix. 


No science background required — if your child asks a question you can't answer, that's a great reason to listen to the episode again together!

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