Monthly DIY Magazine for Kids Aged 5 plus (February 2019)

In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth.

Wish you a happy Chinese New Year - Year of Pig

5+ Kids Plus Kit

Your Chinese NY Gift Inside

February

2019

Kids DIY Magazine CreativKits’ Chinese New Year Special is hosted by

Instein, the Artsy, Gadgeteer Maker, PetLover and Scientist

Table of Contents 1. Making Your Own Lemon Clock 04 Introduction 04/05 Things you will need 06 Instructions 07 2. Playing with T-Rex Buzz Wire Introduction Things you will need Instructions

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3. Making Your Own Racing Car Introduction Things you will need Instructions

12 12/13 14 15

4. Making Own Pom-Pom Pets Introduction Things you will need Instructions

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Making Your Own Lemon Clock

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Playing with T-Rex Buzz Wire

Art & Craft, Combo and Plus Kits Art & Craft and Plus Kits

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Making your own Racing Car

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Making Own Pom-Pom Pets

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Making your own Lemon Clock

AmazingFunFacts • Lemons came from Asia • Lemons are a hybrid between a Sour orange and a citron • Lemons are rich in Vitamin C • Lemon trees can produce up-to 300 Kgs of lemons every year • They also produce lemons whole year • China grows maximum lemons in the world, over 2 million tons yearly • Lemon tree leaves are also used to make tea and other refreshing drinks • The high acidity of lemons make them good cleaning aids • Lemons are good conductors of electricity • Combining lemon juice with baking soda is said to help whiten your teeth.

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Introduction • Knowledge Nugget •

What to know more about Lemons?

Scan and Read

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Making your own Lemon Clock What’s in the Lemon Clock kit?

2 x Copper Wires 1 x Digital Clock

1 x White Wire 2 x Zinc Wires

WARNING: FOR AGES OVER 5. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS. ADULT GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. FOLLOW THEM AND KEEP THEM AS REFERENCE. MADE IN CHINA.

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Instructions •

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LEMON CLOCK INSTRUCTION

1.Connect the red wire on the LCD watch to a copper plate and the black wire to a zinc plate. Secure the wires in place with adhesive tape. Get another copper plate and zinc plate and connect them with the connection wire using adhesive tape.

2.Insert the copper plates and zinc plates into the lemon halves to activate the LCD watch movement as shown in the diagram. You will see your watch start blinking.

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The copper plates act like the positive electrodes of a battery. They are plated with a metal which is less reactive than zinc. When the copper plates and zinc plates are inserted into the lemon, a chemical reaction takes place. Electrons (extremely small particles with negative charge) move from the zinc plates to the copper plates to form a current, thus activating the LCD watch. The lemon juice helps to conduct electricity.

You can replace the lemon with a potato, a grapefruit or use soft drinks and see what effect this has.

SETTING LCD WATCH 1. Press A twice and the display will show the ‘set month’ mode. Press B to adjust to the right month, and then press A to confirm.

2. The ‘set day’ mode will be displayed. Press B to adjust to the the right day, and then press A to confirm.

3. The ‘set hour’ mode will be displayed. Press B to adjust to the right hour, then press A to confirm.

4. The ‘set minute’ mode will be displayed. Press B to adjust to the right minute, then press A to confirm. Now the normal time will be displayed. You should see the two dots flashing on the display between the hours and minutes.

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VIEWING THE TIME • By default, the clock display shows the current time.

• To view the date, press B once. The clock display will resume showing the current time after 2 seconds.

• To view the seconds, press B twice. Press B again to return to the hours and minutes normal time display.

• To view the time and date alternately, press A once. Press A again to go back to the hours and minutes display.

• Press A five times to skip all set clock modes.

FOR AGES OVER 5. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS. ADULT GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. FOLLOW THEM AND KEEP THEM AS REFERENCE. MADE IN CHINA.

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F. AVERTISSEMENT: AVERTISSEMENT: CONVIENT À PARTIR DE L'ÂGE DE 5 ANS. NE CONVIENT PAS AUX ENFANTS DE MOINS DE 3 ANS À CAUSE DE PETITES PIÈCES DÉTACHABLES PRÉSENTANT UN RISQUE D'INGESTION. LISEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L'UTILISATION. FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE. CONSERVEZ TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS ET L’ADRESSE. D. WAARSCHUWING: WARNHINWEIS: GEEIGNET FÜR KINDER AB 5 JAHREN. NICHT FÜR KINDER UNTER 3 JAHREN GEEIGNET, WEGEN ABLÖSBARER UND VERSCHLUCKBARER KLEINTEILE. LESEN SIE DIE ANLEITUNG VOR GEBRAUCH. HERGESTELLT IN CHINA. BITTE ALLE INFORMATIONEN UND ADRESSE AUFBEWAHREN. NL. WAARSCHUWING: WAARSCHUWING: VOOR KINDEREN VANAF 5 JAAR. NIET GESCHIKT VOOR KINDEREN JONGER DAN 3 JAAR WEGENS KLEINE ONDERDELEN DIE LOSGEMAAKT OF INGESLIKT KUNNEN WORDEN. LEES DE GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING VOOR HET GEBRUIK. GEFABRICEERD IN CHINA. ALLE INFORMATIE EN ADRES BEWAREN. I. ATTENZIONE: DESTINATO A BAMBINI DI ETÀ SUPERIORE AGLI 5 ANNI. NON ADATTO PER BAMBINI AL DI SOTTO DEI 3 ANNI, A CAUSA DI PICCOLE PARTI CHE POSSONO CAUSARE SOFFOCAMENTO SE UTILIZZATE IN MODO NON APPROPRIATO. LEGGERE LE ISTRUZIONI PRIMA DELL'USO. FABBRICATO IN CINA. CONSERVARE LE ISTRUZIONE PER CONSULTAZIONE FUTURA. S. ADVERTENCIA: PARA NIÑOS MAYORES DE 5 AÑOS; NO SE RECOMIENDA PARA NIÑOS MENORES DE 3 AÑOS, YA QUE LAS PARTES PEQUEÑAS PUEDEN CAUSAR ASFIXIA SI SE USAN INDEBIDAMENTE. LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR EL JUEGO. HECHO EN CHINA.CONSERVE ESTA INFORMACIÓN HASTA EL FIN DE SU USO. J. 警告：対象年齢5歳以上。3歳以下のお子様には決して与えないでください。小さな部品がありますので、誤って飲み込まないようにご注意ください。窒

息などの危険があります。使用前に説明書を読んでください。。中国製。説明書は、大切に保管してください。 KEEP THE INFORMATION FOR FURTHER REFERENCE. DISTRIBUTED BY: AUSTRALIA – JOHNCO PRODUCTION PTY LTD. WEB SITE: www.johncoproductions.com. EMAIL: info@johncoproductions.com. TEL: 61-2-94525819. CANADA – PLAYWELL ENTERPRISES LIMITED. EMAIL: pelca@rogers.com. TEL: 1-416-439-0044. MALAYSIA - ELITE TOYS ( M ) SDN BHD. EMAIL: info@elite-toys.com. TEL: 603-9171 8830. NEW ZEALAND – LEISURE DYNAMICS (NZ) LTD.. EMAIL: ldsales@holdson.co.nz. TEL: 64-9-8287159. SINGAPORE – LANCASHIRE MARKETING PTE LTD. EMAIL: info@Lancashire-Toys.com.sg TEL: 65-6743 1184. UNITED KINGDOM - GREAT GIZMOS LIMITED, BARLOW HOUSE, CROMPTON FIELDS, CRAWLEY, ITEM NO: 00-03306 RH10 9QB, UK. WEB SITE: www.greatgizmos.co.uk. EMAIL: enquiries@greatgizmos.co.uk. TEL: 44-1293-543221. UNITED STATES –TOY INVESTMENTS INC. DBA TOYSMITH. 3101 WEST VALLEY HWY EAST, SUMNER, WA 98390, USA. WEBSITE: www.toysmith.com. EMAIL: info@toysmith.com. TEL: 800-356-0474. ©2011 4M INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. KIDZ LABS® IS A REGISTERED OF 4M INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED. 2104, SHUI ON CENTRE, HARBOUR RD, HONG KONG. WEB SITE: WWW.4M-IND.COM EMAIL: INFODESK@4M-IND.COM

Your Lemon Clock

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to make Lemon Clock. https://youtu.be/VSs5Z3wdxyk

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Playing with T-Rex Buzz Wire

Tyrannosaurus-Rex means “king of the tyrant lizards”

Scan and Read about T-Rex!

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Playing with T-Rex Buzz Wire

What’s included in the T-Rex Buzz Wire Kit? Dino-Jaw Wire

Battery Holder & Stand Dino-Body Wire

2 x AA Batteries (Not included)

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: Not suitable for children under 3yrs. Adult supervision is mandatory all the time including installing and replacing batteries.

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Instructions •

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch a video tutorial of this project at following location:

https://youtu.be/ct9U_W7ZqOY 11 of 24

Making your own Racing Car

Are you ready to make one of your own?

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Introduction • Fun Facts •

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch the top-8 Weirdest Racing Cars In History.

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Making your own Racing Car What’s in the Make & Paint Racing Car Kit?

Assorted Wooden Building Blocks

Wood Glue

Instruction Booklet

Paint

Paint Brush

Sand Paper (Optional, Not included)

WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months - small parts and long cord. Choking and strangulation hazard..

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Trace and Colour Formula-1 Car

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Instructions •

Making Own Pom-Pom Pets

What‘s a Pom-Pom? A bright colour fluffy ball used as decoration on cloths or costumes. A large one is also used by the cheerleaders.

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Introduction • Fun Facts •

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Making Own Pom-Pom Pets What do you need to make Pom-Pom Pets?

WARNING: USE OF SMALL PARTS - Not suitable for kids under 3 yrs. Adult supervision is necessary.

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Pets you can make!

Make Amazing Pets using PomPom Book

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Find the words: Chinese zodiac Find the words: Chinese zodiac Each year of the Chinese lunar calendar is named after one of 12 animals.

Find the 12 animals in the puzzle. Some words go across and some go down.

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www.bestofthereader.ca

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The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac

Each year on the Chinese lunar calendar is named after one of 12 animals.

Each animal has different qualities. Find the year you were born. Do you have the same qualities as the animal the year is named after?

Rat — 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 Rats are friendly. They work hard and save their money.

Ox — 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 Oxen are good listeners. They are strong, but a bit stubborn.

Tiger — 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 Tigers are brave and strong. They like excitement.

Rabbit — 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 Rabbits are smart and polite. They are often shy.

Dragon — 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 Dragons are good at politics. They are proud and flashy.

Snake — 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Snakes are successful and wise. They can be tricky.

Horse — 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 Horses are cheerful and popular. They are sometimes impatient.

Sheep — 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 Sheep are talented and artistic. They always get ahead in life.

Monkey — 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 Monkeys are funny and like to play tricks. They love new things.

Rooster — 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 Roosters are good workers. They have lots of friends.

Dog — 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 Dogs are faithful and friendly. They can keep a secret.

Pig— 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 Pigs are honest, brave, and proud. They love to learn.

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Videos Worth Watching...

Scan and Ring

https://youtu.be/may2s9j4RLk

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Of the many myths explaining the Chinese animal signs and their arrangement, the most enduring one is that of The Great Race. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen recounts this classic myth.

Scan and Ring

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

https://youtu.be/_u-R-aIq3_E Fortune Tales | The Story of Chinese New Year: In this video, learn all about the traditions and legends that make Chinese New Year the most exciting time of the year in Chinese culture.

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Credits & References “10 Interesting Facts About Lemons” is sourced from www.Thatsitfruit.com “KidzLabs Lemon Clock by 4M” was published by ToySmithGroup on YouTube “Tyrannosaurus Rex” is sourced from www.ducksters.com “2 in 1 T Rex Buzz Wire” was published by Over40andaMumtoOne on YouTube “Top 8 Weirdest Racing Cars...” was published by ABB Formula E on YouTube “Find the words: Chinese zodiac” was sourced from www.bestofthereader.ca “The 12 animals of Chinese zodiac” was sourced from www.bestofthereader.ca “The myth behind the Chinese zodiac” was published by TED-Ed on YouTube “The Story of Chinese New Year” was published by PandaExpressTV on YouTube

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Scanning QR code from a Smart Phone or Tablet:

Step 1: Open up the camera app on your Smartphone and hold it up to the QR code (like the one on the right) Step 2: Your device will automatically recognize the QR code and provide you with an on-screen notification.

Step 3: Tap the notification to be taken to the destination of the QR code.

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Just use your Smart phone camera!

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar Year, 2019 is a year of the Pig. Pig’s auspicious gifts are saint-like generosity and trustworthiness.

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