Category Archives: At-home Learning Resources
ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week we head over to Mellow Marsh with our TECHNOLOGY-focused activity. It’s time to make a buzz with our butterfly noisemaker. You’ll need: Popsicle stick Construction paper Elastic band String Markers Glue Instructions: Trace and cut out a butterfly shape. Decorate your butterfly. Tie a string near the bottom of the popsicle stick. Place […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This month we’re doing STEAM activities based on some of our galleries. This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE and we’re making sensory bags that little Tots can enjoy. This is our Tot-Spot STEAM activity. You’ll need: Ziplock bag Water Oil Glitter/Confetti Duct Tape Food colouring (optional) Instructions Fill your ziplock bag with water ¾ […]
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I Love To Read Month Reading List
As I Love To Read Month ends, here’s a roundup of books covering topics we’ve explored this month. Save this list for next year, or visit our partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers to get them. Either way, next year you’ll have a great list of diverse books to start your planning your I Love To […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ART, and we are creating our own stamps! You’ll need: Foam Scissors Markers Ink pads (or markers) Glue Bottle cap lids Instructions Decide what kind of fun shape you’d like to create (picking a simple outline without too much detail is best). Draw out the design on your piece […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. The challenge is to build a heart from toothpicks and playdough. You’ll need: Toothpicks Playdough Instructions 1. Set out a pile of toothpicks 2. Roll playdough into small balls- this will be the glue to connect the toothpicks together 3. Challenge your child to design and create a […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Want to see how the heart works?! This week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY is all about how a heart pumps in and out of its chambers. You’ll need: – Small Jar – Cup – 2 Bendy Straws – Balloon – Tape/Glue – Water – Red Food Colouring – Toothpick Instructions 1. Fill your jar halfway with […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, we will make floating hearts. You’ll need: – Dry-erase markers – Large shallow-sided dish (white works best) – Water (room temperature) – Straw Instructions 1. Draw some hearts with your dry-erase markers on the bottom of your dish 2. Once the artwork is complete, carefully pour the water […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
It’s 2023 and we’re celebrating the new year all month in our STEAM posts. This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. For the New Year, we are creating do-it-yourself party poppers! You’ll need: Leftover wrapping paper Tape Paper straw Ruler Elastic band Scissors Instructions Measure and cut out 2”x 8” strips of wrapping paper. Fold […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s topic is MATH. Make math fun (and tasty) with this marshmallow counting activity. You’ll need the following: Pictures of mugs (or actual mugs) A marker Marshmallows Instructions Lay out pictures of hot chocolate mugs Write numbers on them with your marker Ask your child to match the same number of marshmallows to the […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Snow, snow, snow. Let’s turn this snow into something fun and make ice marbles! These are not only fun to make, but also a pretty lawn decoration. You’ll need the following: Balloons Food colouring Water A freezer Scissors Instructions Place a few droplets of food colouring into your balloon Fill balloon with water and tie […]
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