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Come and get creative with Monkey Sox and make your own neuron model out of sweets or recycling! Join us in learning about neurons, the building blocks of the brain and nerves, and how these become different when you have multiple sclerosis.

This workshop is aimed at families with 7-12 year olds however, children slightly younger or older are welcome to join in too! Please be aware that the workshop involves the option of using food items, scissors and glue, so we advise adults are present where necessary.

Watch online on the Explorathon Facebook page

Materials List:

Here’s what you’ll need to take part:

Sweet Neuron:

• Something round: biscuit, chocolate coin, flying saucers…
• Something long: fizzy ribbons, strawberry pencils…
• Something to stick out: strawberry laces…
• And of course mini marshmallows! (or any other small sweets)

Recycling Neuron:

• Something round: yogurt pot, ping pong ball…
• Something long: cardboard roll, pencils…
• Something to stick out: pipe cleaners, straws, uncooked spaghetti…
• Something to wrap around/ stick on: cotton wool, pom poms…

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