Experiment with online circuit making at home ....
phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
or http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk/flashmain.htm
or http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/learnpremium/electric_circuits/eng/Introduction/activity.htm