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The Curiosity Box

Name: The Curiosity Box
Address: Oxford, GB
Telephone: +441865546145
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Mission: to give all kids a wonder-filled experience of science! Seriously fun Science & Engineering Fun activities for curious kids, delivered!

05/08/2026

🧠🔬 Why does hands-on learning work so well?

Because children don't just remember what they're told... they remember what they do.

When children build, experiment, test ideas and discover answers for themselves, they're developing skills that last a lifetime. Every experiment, every question and every "What happens if...?" helps create stronger connections in the brain and builds confidence along the way. 💡✨

Hands-on STEM encourages children to:
🧠 Build stronger, longer-lasting memories.
🔍 Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
💪 Gain confidence by trying, testing and learning from mistakes.
💭 Stay curious and ask bigger questions.
🚀 Discover that science isn't just something you read about – it's something you experience!

At The Curiosity Box, we believe the best learning happens when children are free to explore, investigate and get stuck in. That's why every one of our activities is designed to inspire curiosity through real, practical experiences that are as fun as they are educational. ❤️

After all, today's curious child could be tomorrow's scientist, engineer, inventor... or the person who changes the world. 🌍✨

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04/08/2026

🌠✨ Look up this August! One of the year's most spectacular sky shows is almost here! ✨🌠

The Perseid Meteor Shower is returning, and if the skies are clear, you could see up to 100 meteors an hour! 🤩

📅 Peak nights: 12–13 August
🕚 Best viewing: From 11pm until dawn (especially after 2am!)
🌌 Top tip: Find a dark spot away from streetlights, give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adjust, then simply look up!

Why not turn it into a Science Night? 🔬⭐

🧺 Grab a blanket or comfy chair
☕ Take a hot drink and your favourite snacks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lie back and enjoy one of nature's most incredible displays together

It's the perfect opportunity to talk about:
💫 What are meteors?
☄️ Why do they glow?
🌍 What happens when they reach Earth's atmosphere?
🔭 What other amazing things can you spot in the night sky?

📌 Save this post so you don't forget the dates, and share it with friends and family who love space!

✨ Don't forget to check out our FREE hands-on science downloads for even more ways to keep curious minds exploring at home.

02/08/2026

🍦🔬 Did you know there's science behind your favourite ice cream? 🤯

Ice cream isn't just delicious... it's a brilliant STEM experiment too!

In our Seaside Science Box, children discover how a simple ingredient you probably already have at home can help turn liquid into ice cream in minutes...

🧂 Here's a clue... it involves salt!

We won't spoil the surprise, but along the way, young scientists explore:
❄️ How freezing really works
🧪 The science behind changing states of matter
🍦 Why salt makes such a big difference
🤔 And, of course, they get to enjoy a tasty treat at the end!

It's just one of the exciting, hands-on activities included in our Seaside Science Box – perfect for bringing a little bit of the seaside home this summer. 🌊☀️

🎉 Even better... it's included in our Summer Sale!
Get 15% OFF all one-off Curiosity Boxes for a limited time.

👇 Now for the important question...

🍨 What's your favourite ice cream flavour?
🍫 Chocolate?
🍓 Strawberry?
🍦 Vanilla?
🍯 Honeycomb?
🍪 Cookies & Cream?..or something completely different?

Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

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01/08/2026

🦠🔬 This month's adventure takes us into the incredible hidden world of microbes! 🔬🦠

They're tiny, they're everywhere... and they're absolutely fascinating! 👀

Our Mighty Microbes box is packed with hands-on experiments and activities that help children discover the amazing science of the microscopic world. From learning about germs and hygiene to exploring how microbes help (and sometimes hinder!) our everyday lives, it's science made fun, practical and unforgettable.

Inside you'll discover exciting investigations, creative challenges and real-world science designed to get children asking questions, solving problems and learning through doing. 💡

Perfect for curious minds aged 4–11, delivered straight through your letterbox. 📦

✨ Hands-on STEM.
✨ Real scientists.
✨ Screen-free fun.
✨ Learning they'll remember.

👉 What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word "microbe"? Tell us in the comments!

30/07/2026

📚☀️ Looking for ways to keep curious minds busy this summer? ☀️📚

We've rounded up some of our favourite STEM-inspired reads for children aged 4–11! From inspiring scientists and amazing adventures to space, bugs and brilliant discoveries, there's something here to spark every child's imagination. 🚀🔬🐞🌍

Reading and STEM go hand in hand. 💡 Books encourage children to ask questions, imagine possibilities, solve problems and develop a lifelong love of learning. ❤️

✨ Save this post so you've got plenty of reading inspiration for the summer holidays!

📲 Share it with parents, grandparents, teachers, carers and anyone looking for brilliant book ideas for curious young readers.

💬 We'd love to know...
What's your child's favourite STEM-inspired book? Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👇📖

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29/07/2026

💙🔬 We absolutely love being the fulfilment partner for the British Science Association's CREST Awards programme.

Every day we see first-hand the difference that practical, hands-on science makes in classrooms across the UK. When children are given the opportunity to explore, experiment, make mistakes and discover for themselves, science becomes something they do rather than something they simply read about.

This feedback from a primary school teacher says it better than we ever could:

"One of the best things about the kit boxes is how they let kids actually do science, not just see science."

We're incredibly proud to work alongside the British Science Association to help bring high-quality STEM experiences into schools and support teachers with engaging, curriculum-linked resources that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and problem solvers.

A huge thank you to every teacher who welcomes Curiosity Box into their classroom – your passion is changing futures, one experiment at a time. ❤️

27/07/2026

📬✨ Have you signed up for our newsletter 'Unboxed' yet?

If you love practical STEM, inspiring young minds and hearing what we've been up to at The Curiosity Box and the world of STEM in general, our monthly newsletter is for you!

This month's edition includes:

🌟 Meet our Professor of Curiosity, Rowan (aged 4), and discover the brilliant STEM adventures he's been enjoying.
🚀 A look at how we're supporting young people beyond primary school, because curiosity doesn't stop at Year 6!
🧪 The latest updates from The Curiosity Box, including exciting new projects, resources and what we've been working on behind the scenes.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher or simply passionate about inspiring the next generation, we'd love to keep you up to date.

👉 Sign up today via the website and make sure you don't miss out on this month's edition!

26/07/2026

☀️🧪 Summer is for making memories... and making discoveries! 🌊✨

Our Summer Sale is still here, which means there's never been a better time to stock up on hands-on STEM adventures!

🎉 Get 15% OFF all one-off Curiosity Boxes and fill the holidays with exciting experiments, creative challenges and screen-free fun that children will remember long after summer ends.

Inside every box you'll find:
🔬 Hands-on STEM activities
💡 Real science made fun and easy to understand
🎨 Creative, engaging challenges
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Quality time the whole family can enjoy together
📚 Learning that's linked to the real world

Whether you're looking for rainy day activities, holiday entertainment, gifts or ways to keep curious minds busy over the summer, we've got a box to suit every young explorer. 🚀

⏳ But don't wait! Our 15% Summer Sale is only available for a limited time and applies to one-off boxes only (subscriptions excluded).

👉 Browse the full range via the website and discover your next STEM adventure today!

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25/07/2026

🧠🔬 STEM Quiz Time! How many can you get right? 🤔✨

Think you've got what it takes to ace today's Curiosity Box STEM Quiz? Put your science knowledge to the test and see how many you can answer without Googling! 👀

❓ 1. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
🧲 2. Which metal is magnetic?
🌿 3. What gas do plants take in from the air?
🦴 4. How many bones does the human body have?
💎 5. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

💬 Drop your answers in the comments using the numbers 1–5. No cheating! 😄

⭐ Bonus challenge: Can the children in your family beat the grown-ups? Let them have a go before you reveal the answers!

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24/07/2026

🌟🧪 Meet our Professor of Curiosity for this month... Rowan, aged 4! 🐝💛

We absolutely love seeing how every child explores our boxes in their own unique way, and Rowan has certainly been busy discovering, creating and asking questions!

🐝 Rowan's favourite activity from our Brilliant Bees Box was making his very own Bumble Bee B&B. He even painted a beautiful picture to decorate the tin, making it a welcoming home for visiting pollinators.

🌸 He was also fascinated by our UV light activity, proudly showing Daddy how different flowers look under ultraviolet light and learning that different pollinators are attracted to different colours.

⚡ And the fun didn't stop there! Rowan also loved building the Scribble Robot from our Electricity Box, creating his own piece of kinetic art. He was incredibly proud of what he'd made – and so are we!

At The Curiosity Box, there's nothing better than seeing curiosity grow through hands-on learning, creativity and discovery. Watching children build confidence as they experiment, explore and proudly share what they've learnt is exactly why we do what we do. ❤️

A huge thank you to Rowan and his family for sharing their wonderful Curiosity Box journey with us. We think you've made a fantastic Professor of Curiosity! 🎉👏

💙 If your little scientist has been enjoying their Curiosity Box adventures, we'd love to hear from you! Share your photos, favourite activities and discoveries – your child could be our next Professor of Curiosity.

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Address

Oxford

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441865546145

Website

https://curiosity-box.com/

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