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Why not spend your day creating your very own rainbow? Looking to add some STEAM to your day, but unsure of the best way to do it? Dive into this creative STEAM book to spark young people's interest in a simple, safe and cost-effective way. Leonie provides a colourful approach to teaching tricky subjects, ranging from colour and chemical reactions to photosynthesis, with many more in between. Make Your Own Rainbowis a compilation of fun, easy, creative and effective activities for teachers of both primary and secondary school children, ideas that parents and carers can also enjoy at home. The aim of this book is to inspire young people to discover, interact with and enjoy STEAM subjects and in doing so, to help them develop a life-long love of these topics. Make Your Own Rainbowoffers a fresh perspective on teaching STEAM with a real emphasis on memorable learning. Leonie aims to make STEAM accessible to all through a range of tasks, resources and activities inspired by the colours of the rainbow. Examples include: Rainbow Trail: Are you able to create a rainbow from nature/in the home or classroom? Bubbles: Understand the colour and structure of bubbles in this mesmerising experiment. Rainbow Indicator: Investigate if certain household objects are acid or alkali. Plant Growth: Ever wanted to know what the best colour light is for plant growth? Make Your Own Rainbow: Experiment with white light to make your own rainbow. This book is for those who want to develop their knowledge of STEAM subjects with minimum fuss but maximum results.Making Your Own Rainbowwill ignite a spark to really encourage educators, parents, carers, and young people to get involved with, enjoy and take further steps in STEAM. Suitable for teachers, community group leaders, parents and carers with an interest in STEAM subjects.

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Leonie beautifully highlights the ability to blend creativity, science and hands-on learning. The book captures how STEAM subjects can be both engaging and imaginative, making complex concepts accessible through vibrant projects. The focus on rainbows as a tool for scientific exploration adds a sense of wonder, showing how light and colour can inspire curiosity. The writing effectively conveys the book's mission: to make learning both fun and meaningful.Grant Bowman What a joy this book is. Where is the school that teaches this stuff? So many amazing things to do. I feel like I want to have grandchildren to use this book and bring out the protective sheet. All the activities are explained so well and will be an inspiration to homes and classrooms across the world.Andy Sorsby Make Your Own Rainbow is a treasure trove of fun, exciting STEAM activities that will engage and inspire children. Each colourful activity has easy to follow instructions and a clear, child-friendly explanation of the learning. This is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are looking to spark imagination and learning. A fantastic resource to dip into again and again!Emily Hunt

Make Your Own Rainbow is a treasure trove of fun, exciting STEAM activities that will engage and inspire children. Each colourful activity has easy to follow instructions and a clear, child-friendly explanation of the learning. This is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are looking to spark imagination and learning. A fantastic resource to dip into again and again!Emily Hunt What a joy this book is. Where is the school that teaches this stuff? So many amazing things to do. I feel like I want to have grandchildren to use this book and bring out the protective sheet. All the activities are explained so well and will be an inspiration to homes and classrooms across the world.Andy Sorsby Leonie beautifully highlights the ability to blend creativity, science and hands-on learning. The book captures how STEAM subjects can be both engaging and imaginative, making complex concepts accessible through vibrant projects. The focus on rainbows as a tool for scientific exploration adds a sense of wonder, showing how light and colour can inspire curiosity. The writing effectively conveys the book's mission: to make learning both fun and meaningful.Grant Bowman

What a joy this book is. Where is the school that teaches this stuff? So many amazing things to do. I feel like I want to have grandchildren to use this book and bring out the protective sheet. All the activities are explained so well and will be an inspiration to homes and classrooms across the world.Andy Sorsby Make Your Own Rainbow is a treasure trove of fun, exciting STEAM activities that will engage and inspire children. Each colourful activity has easy to follow instructions and a clear, child-friendly explanation of the learning. This is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are looking to spark imagination and learning. A fantastic resource to dip into again and again!Emily Hunt Leonie beautifully highlights the ability to blend creativity, science and hands-on learning. The book captures how STEAM subjects can be both engaging and imaginative, making complex concepts accessible through vibrant projects. The focus on rainbows as a tool for scientific exploration adds a sense of wonder, showing how light and colour can inspire curiosity. The writing effectively conveys the book's mission: to make learning both fun and meaningful.Grant Bowman

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Leonie Briggs is a science teacher, STEAM lead, STEM Ambassador, CREST Assessor and Director of Amazelab. She was awarded 'Outstanding New STEM Ambassador' at the 2022 STEM Inspiration Awards, and was nominated for the Global Teacher Prize 2021 and National Teaching Awards 2022. Her passion and motivation to inspire a new generation is clear for all to see. Leonie takes a fun and creative approach to all things STEAM in a mission to make it accessible to all.

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