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SHOP FEATURE 5
(For the week of June 5, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… <hr> Mini Lab – Electronics Price: $23.99 each Assemble the no-solder components and discover 6 activities to make your own alarm. Includes 1 circuit board unit, 1 […]
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
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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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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Also tagged Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Craft
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, we will make snow dough and discover the properties of oil and what happens when it’s mixed with cornstarch. You’ll need the following: 2 cups cornstarch ½ cup vegetable oil Glitter (optional) Container Mixing spoon Snow accessories Bin Instructions Measure out 2 cups of cornstarch and pour it […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ART, we are making mashed-up monsters with play dough. For this activity, your child will get to use their creativity by creating their very own pet monster. You’ll need: Play dough (Visit here for an easy home-made play dough recipe) Googly eyes Pipe cleaners Play dough moulds Rolling pin […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, and in the spirit of spooky season, we’re making a witches’ potion! In this experiment, your child will learn about density, why some substances do not mix, and they’ll enjoy a chemical reaction right before their eyes! You’ll need: Alka seltzer tablets Oil A glass jar Water Food […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
It’s a new school year, which means a new school photo! Have your child paint and decorate this adorable school bus picture frame made from popsicle sticks to display their picture in. You’ll need: Tacky glue Popsicle sticks Paints (yellow, grey, black) Paintbrush Buttons or gems Paper Instructions Start by gluing two popsicle sticks together […]
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SCIENCE LITERACY WEEK READING LIST
This year Science Literacy Week was focused on Mathematics! As we bring the week to a close, here are a few books focused on science and other areas in our life where we can embrace it. One Tiny Bubble The Story of Our Last Universal Common Ancestor Krossing, Karen and Lo, Dawn Meet LUCA–our Last […]
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Also tagged back to school, Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, Science Literacy Week 2022
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Teachers love apples, and kids love slime! Learn about the chemical bonds that form when you mix glue and the activator together. You’ll need: 2/3 cup Elmer’s Glue ½ tsp baking soda ¼ cup water 5 TBSP contact solution Apple essential oil (if you want it to smell yummy) Red food colouring Bowl Spoon Gloves […]
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