Experiment 1

Sophia's interested in science and for her birthday was given a book of simple experiments with explanations of what's happening (50 Science Things to Make & Do by Usborne).

This one demonstrates what happens as paper fibers absorb water. The paper flower opens up faster or slower depending on the thickness of the paper used.

I was wishing my nephew Elijah, who also likes to investigate things, could do these experiments with Sophia. But as that's not possible, posting videos he can watch is the next best thing...