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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

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

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

This week’s area of focus is MATH, we are teaching basic math skills with a useful visual. For this activity, your child will learn how to count, add and subtract, by using a helping hand! You’ll need: A rubber glove Beans or other small items Elastic band Whiteboard/chalkboard or paper Markers/chalk or crayons The first […]

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Here is a game that will help to teach your child about counting and making predictions. Before we start, which colour apple do you think will win the race? You’ll need: Apple Race printout Paper Clip Fastener Pom Poms or play dough (yellow, green and red). These will be your apples. Instructions: Once you have […]

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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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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: mamapapabubba.com This play dough subtraction smash activity is a fun visual and tactile way for little kids to start learning subtraction! Materials Play dough, in four or five different colours Cardstock or blank flashcards Scissors (if using cardstock) Marker Plastic tray Directions Using blank flashcards or cardstock cut into squares, write out some basic […]

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Source: playgroundparkbench.com During the holidays, try using peppermints and candy canes as math manipulatives in your family’s projects! Since birth, children are measured and weighed at every doctor visit. From an early age, they quickly hop on the scale or ask how tall they are. But what does that number mean? And how are different […]

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: littlebinsforlittlehands.com Turn a leftover piece of styrofoam into a geoboard-inspired work of art with your kids. A few simple supplies and you can explore math and art with a bit of engineering as you make a beautiful flower or two. Materials Thick styrofoam, preferably reused – you could trying using electronics packaging if you […]

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: edheads.org Edheads is an online educational resource that provides science and math games and activities that promote critical thinking. Edheads stands at the intersection of the STEM employee pipeline and equity. They reach students from all walks of life, and support teachers by reinforcing the educational foundations students need to succeed in life. Choose […]

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