Your kids can train like astronauts with these educational resources endorsed by Tim Peake

British astronaut Tim Peake has launched home teaching and learning support for parents and children in lockdown.

The free resources come from STEM Learning, which is a non-profit organisation, and the UK’s the largest provider of education support in science, technology, engineering and mathematics - subjects often referred to by the acronym STEM.

The initiative has made a bank of over 14,000 STEM subject learning resources, readily available and free of charge for parents and carers who are teaching at home due to school closures.

Which educational activities are included in the initiative?

The not-for-profit organisation has created a number of astronomical-themed activities for budding space travellers, with the topic of space providing an engaging and exciting way for children to learn about science and mathematics.

One of the exercises is known as ‘Mission X’, which encourages students to train like an astronaut. Another is the ‘Moon Camp Challenge’ where children are prompted to design a moon camp.

Other fun, hands-on STEM activities that have been suggested on their website and can easily be carried out at home include how to bounce an egg using nothing but vinegar, and using jelly to learn about how things dissolve.

Additionally you can find instructions on how to build model helicopter spinners, and resources to teach children about the spectrum of light while making ‘Thank You NHS’ rainbows.

Are the resources suitable for my child?

The wide range of educational material, including over 300 activities, is suitable for ages between four and 19 years old.

Where can I access the free resources?

You can find all of these free educational activities packs on the STEM Learning website.

Over the coming months, the activities and materials will be supported with regular video content from other famous STEM Ambassadors.

Who created these materials?