Monthly Archives: August 2021
ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: steamexperiments.com This demonstration gives the illusion of mind reading using properties of odd and even numbers! Materials Sticky note pad Pencil or pen Directions Display the set up to the participant/s with the sticky notes all of a single colour in a 3×3 square and explain to them the setup. Explain that they will […]
SHOP FEATURE 5
(For the week of August 30, 2021) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25! Read More… My Designer Faux Leather Bag Price: $21.99 Looking to do one better than buy a new bag? […]
LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG
Source: Exchange District BIZ Enjoy free jazz music programming over the next couple of weeks at the Exchange District’s Bijou Patio in partnership with Jazz Winnipeg. Located in Bijou Park, the tree-lined, cobblestone plaza between the Cube and Main Street, Bijou Patio provides a Euro-style open air dining and drinking experience in the heart of […]
Enter to win a Paw Patrol: The Movie prize pack!
Celebrate the release of Paw Patrol: The Movie by telling us your favourite Paw Patrol character! Enter by completing the form below for your chance to win a prize pack that includes 1 Mighty Lookout Tower (valued at $129.99), as well as an assortment of fun branded stickers and kids’ tattoos. Paw Patrol: The Movie […]
ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: howtosmile If you’re looking for new ways to teach kids about math and science, howtosmile is the place to discover them. Their website offers an ever-growing archive of activities that meet you where you live, whether your “classroom” is an active volcano, the shark tank at the local aquarium, or your own kitchen table. […]
SHOP FEATURE 5
(For the week of August 23, 2021) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25! Read More… Dragons Are Real! Board Book Price: $10.99 Moonlight and courage and sparks, oh my! That’s what dragons […]
CREATION STATION: RAINY DAY PAPER UMBRELLAS
Source: myteenguide.com You can’t have rain without umbrellas, right? A great umbrella is the best part of a fun rainstorm. So whip up some mini umbrellas of your own to display. Materials Blue construction paper Scissors Cupcake liners Glue Tape Pipe cleaners in any color Markers Directions Start by having your child paint or decorate […]
LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA
Source: cityofwinkler.ca The Discovery Nature Sanctuary is a hidden refuge for nature, tucked away amongst the busy industrial community that surrounds it. Located in the north east part of Winkler just off Eastview Drive, the space is home to waterfowl, songbirds, frogs, and more. The sanctuary provides people with easy walking trails that access 32 […]
ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: gosciencekids.com Exploring magical drawings with light refraction is a fun ‘magic’ science trick that even little kids can do. This science experiment is easy to do almost anywhere! Materials Glass of water Paper (or paper napkin works if you’re at a restaurant) Pen or marker Directions Draw something on a piece of paper, and […]
SHOP FEATURE 5
(For the week of August 16, 2021) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25! Read More… Dinosaur Figures Price: $6.99 Let your child’s imagination run wild with this 20-piece set of Dinosaur Figures! […]