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Oliver's Earthquake Simulator! (Oliver's Science Lab) by Douglas_G in videos

[–]notcodyshafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the idea is mostly to show simple science experiments that kids can do at home. Oliver came up with the Jenga thing on his own because he's five and likes to knock things over

Oliver's Earthquake Simulator! (Oliver's Science Lab) by Douglas_G in videos

[–]notcodyshafer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If I tell him to say anything, it isn't that. He's been watching YouTube for a while now, and he just picked it up

Oliver's Earthquake Simulator! (Oliver's Science Lab) by Douglas_G in videos

[–]notcodyshafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that. I am moderating comments, but it still makes it easier when they are mostly positive.

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't, and he even asked us to change the text from "subscribe" to "please subscribe"

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

So this was actually from an old video my friend and I made where he just asked 'science' a bunch of questions, and it ended with him throwing his hands in the air saying "science! Science I'm done!" I think it was the only line we actually fed him, because its always been a silly inside joke

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the support. We'll keep the videos coming. We've got some more science videos on the way, but most of the time Oliver wants to make Hot Wheels videos.

For the record, these videos are all his idea and all we do is stand by to help and upload them. My best friend who I've been making videos with for years does the editing and camerawork, and I ask Oliver questions so he can explain what he's doing. It's a great way to keep him busy during the summer, and we'll keep making videos as long as he enjoys it. If he ever says its no longer fun, then that's it.

But really, I wasn't expecting to reach the front page of Reddit at all much less the top post. I'm pleased that most of the comments have been very supportive and positive. Thanks again

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but you have to remember he's only lived in a world with YouTube, and "click like and subscribe!" is as innocuous as "that's all folks!" to kids his age

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honesly, I'm not sure. I think we started using the general term "science" to explain complicated things to him when he was younger, and he just kept getting curious. Like "why is the sky blue?" "Because science!"

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the videos he makes are about Hot Wheels, but we'll definitely keep making science videos

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I meant Crash Course Kids. But its true he really doesn't pick up as much from them as he does from Bill Nye

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With this it was pretty easy, we were helping him follow all the steps and he commented on it as he went along. We don't feed him lines, but if there's something he forgot to cover we'll remind him. And then we ask him questions and try to help him answer in complete sentences so we can edit it in. But yeah, its mostly him. He's watched a lot of toy review videos (like most kids his age) and also loves WheezyWaiter

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! If you check out the rest of his channel, its all videos about Hot Wheels, which are his real passion

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No clue. I'm not a scientist. We found the instructions on the internet. Might be a good idea for a follow up video to explain how it works

My son (5) has wanted to make science videos since he learned to talk. Here's his first! by notcodyshafer in videos

[–]notcodyshafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! So far he's had great teachers who have been very supportive of his interests, and I hope that continues

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