Category Archives: At-home Learning Resources
Grandparent’s Special Day Reading list
We recently celebrated Grandparent’s Special Day at the Museum, and we’re continuing the love with this curated reading list that’s all about these special persons in our lives. My Baba’s Garden by Scott, Jordan & Smith, Sydney A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn’t speak much English, but […]
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BACK TO SCHOOL READING LIST
It’s time to head back to school! This week we look at books focused on going back to school and some for those just starting in kindergarten. These finds may just be what you need to help with the transition. The Crayons Go Back to School By Daywalt, Drew Illustrated by Jeffers, Oliver The hilarious […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s topic is MATH. Let’s practice how to count with this fun spring activity. You’ll need: Green and yellow construction paper Scissors Playdough Markers Instructions Cut out the stem for a flower and the pistil (middle part of a flower). Choose a number a write it on the pistil. Ask your child to use […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ART, we are creating cupcake liner flowers! You’ll need: Paper Cupcake liners Crayons Glue Scissors Instructions Glue on your cupcake liners halfway up your paper. Cut out construction paper or use crayons to add in your stems and leaves. Decorate the cupcake liners to resemble your favourite flowers. Add […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. Let’s learn the fascinating engineering behind a wasp nest! You’ll need: An empty container (we used a yogurt one) Straws Scissors Paper Paint Markers String/pipe cleaner Hole punch Instructions Empty your container and rinse it out. Cover the container in paper and paint it or decorate it how […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
It’s time to fish with this week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY while creating a fishing rod. You’ll need: Construction paper Paper clips Scissors Magnet Dowel String Instructions Tie a piece of string (about 3 ft long) around the end of your dowel. At the other end of the string, tie a magnet in place. This is […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, let’s discover how chromatography works. You’ll need: Two jars filled halfway with water Washable markers Paper towel/napkin Scissors Ruler Instructions Fold over a piece of paper towel (so you have 2 pieces on top of each other). Trim off 2-3 inches at the end. Colour two-inch rectangles of […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Our final activity this month is based on the Time Squared gallery. This week’s topic is MATH, and we’re practicing reading a clock and counting the numbers. You’ll need: Paper plate Construction Paper Markers Paper fastener Scissors Decorations Instructions: Use a pencil to lay out your numbers on your paper plate, make a tick for […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Ready to be mesmerized? Well, our Illusion Tunnel activity this week will do just that. Let’s use ART to create our own illusion spinners! You’ll need: Cardboard or cardstock Ruler Box cutter (for the adults) Penny Markers Instructions Cut out a circle from cardboard or cardstock. Trace out some lines into a design of your […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Choo Choo! Are you ready for a Junction 9161 STEAM activity? This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING and we’re making a chugging train! You’ll need: Construction paper Glue Scissors Paper Fasteners Instructions: Cut out the shapes for your train in various colours of construction paper. Glue the pieces together to create the train (except […]
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