Monthly Archives: February 2022
ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk Here’s a heart-shaped tangram inspired by the well-known Chinese puzzles. Turn it into a card for Valentine’s Day! Materials Valentine tangram puzzle sheet template (available for free download here) Scissors You can easily turn this tangram into a card for Valentine’s Day, in which case, you’ll need some stiff card stock, markers or […]
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Tagged Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creative learning, math, STEAM, STEAM activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5
(For the week of February 7, 2022) 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 $50! Read More… Specimen Minerals & Fossils Price: $1.99 each A great way to introduce minerals and fossils to your […]
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Tagged arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, science, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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CREATION STATION: PAPER + POPSICLE STICK SKATES
Source: capturingparenthood.com If it’s too cold to go skating, bring a fun skating activity indoors with this cute, wintery craft! Materials White paper Markers, bingo dabbers, or other decorating tool of your choice Scissors Two popsicle sticks Glue Hole punch Yarn Directions Fold a piece of paper in two and cut out a simple boot […]
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Tagged Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA
Source: Falcon Beach Ranch Make your way through the snow-covered trails of Whiteshell Provincial Park via horse-drawn sleigh or on horseback with winter activities from Falcon Beach Ranch. The hour-long trek by horseback is available for those 12 years old and up, sleigh rides are available for families with younger kids, and both run throughout […]
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Tagged explore manitoba, Family fun, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, winter activity
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: kaplanco.com This DIY robot hand is a simple and inventive engineering activity that will teach children all about the world of robotics! With just three common items – straws, paper, and string – kids can create a moving, bendable hand. This activity encourages exploration of robotics, engineering, and creative thinking. Materials Standard drinking straws […]
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Tagged Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, engineering, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity
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