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By Gemma Agravante
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STEM trips encourage play, exploration, crafting.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
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Make It Big, Make It Small
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
MAKE IT BIG, MAKE IT SMALL follows two 9-year-old hosts, Jenny and Lucas, as they explore STEM-related tourist attractions. Afterward the visits, they make crafts inspired by their experiences. The family-friendly activities include riding roller coasters, a 3D-printing demonstration, fantasy make-up, go-kart racing, and more.
Is It Any Good?
Expect vibes similar to Rick Steves Europe or Chill with Bob Ross; these kids are thrilled just to be along for the ride. Make It Big, Make It Small is almost like a kid's version of a travel show -- but instead of whisking away to unfamiliar, faraway destinations, they go to different attractions around Canada for some scripted, wholesome fun. Similarly, crafts demonstrated serve well as inspiration, but aren't really realistic projects for most families to replicate at home.
Both pre-adolescents, Jenny and Lucas are in a sweet stage of childhood just before the inevitable passage into certified tween-dom. Their enthusiasm is contagious, sure to remind kids and adults alike of their own memorable thrills, fostering fresh excitement for families to create and explore together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about a memorable adventure. Search your community to find items to make a craft as a reflection of what you learned. What ideas can you come up with?
Lucas decides at the last minute not to take a ride on the big rollercoaster with Jenny. Why is it important he was able to communicate his fear?
Jenny and Lucas ask a lot of questions; what are some reasons it's important to stay curious?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 11, 2020
- Cast : Jenny Stevens , Lucas Dufor
- Network : Max
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Adventures , Arts , STEM
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 10, 2025
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