Tag Archives: STEAM
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
This week’s area of focus is ART, we are creating cupcake liner flowers! You’ll need: Paper Cupcake liners Crayons Glue Scissors Instructions Glue on your cupcake liners halfway up your paper. Cut out construction paper or use crayons to add in your stems and leaves. Decorate the cupcake liners to resemble your favourite flowers. Add […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. Let’s learn the fascinating engineering behind a wasp nest! You’ll need: An empty container (we used a yogurt one) Straws Scissors Paper Paint Markers String/pipe cleaner Hole punch Instructions Empty your container and rinse it out. Cover the container in paper and paint it or decorate it how […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
It’s time to fish with this week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY while creating a fishing rod. You’ll need: Construction paper Paper clips Scissors Magnet Dowel String Instructions Tie a piece of string (about 3 ft long) around the end of your dowel. At the other end of the string, tie a magnet in place. This is […]
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Also tagged Creative learning, fish, Fishing, STEAM resources, technology
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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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Also tagged Creative learning, rainbow, science, STEAM resources
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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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Also tagged clocks, Creative learning, math, STEAM resources, Time Squared
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Ready to be mesmerized? Well, our Illusion Tunnel activity this week will do just that. Let’s use ART to create our own illusion spinners! You’ll need: Cardboard or cardstock Ruler Box cutter (for the adults) Penny Markers Instructions Cut out a circle from cardboard or cardstock. Trace out some lines into a design of your […]
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Also tagged art, Creative learning, illusion tunnel, spinners, STEAM resources
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Choo Choo! Are you ready for a Junction 9161 STEAM activity? This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING and we’re making a chugging train! You’ll need: Construction paper Glue Scissors Paper Fasteners Instructions: Cut out the shapes for your train in various colours of construction paper. Glue the pieces together to create the train (except […]
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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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Also tagged butterfly, Creative learning, noisemaker, STEAM resources, technology
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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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Also tagged Creative learning, Heart, science, STEAM resources
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