Why not try this KS1 properties of materials science experiment at home with your little one and discover how to protect the gingerbread man from getting wet with an umbrella. Find more about properties of materials here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15725q
For more on properties of materials, you might also like this video about solids liquids and gases: https://youtu.be/zWXBFYK1Kn4
Which material does your child think will make the best waterproof umbrella? This is a fantastic experiment to try to get your child interested, and thinking about, the world around them and the properties of materials.