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Dec 18, 2021 • , , , ,

CREATION STATION: PAPER HEART PENGUIN


Source: craftymorning.com

This cute paper penguin has hearts for their feet, beak, and tummy!

Materials

  • Orange, black, and white construction paper
  • A pair of big googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Scissors

Directions

  • Cut a black oval out for the penguin body, one long white heart for the tummy, and three orange hearts. Two will be for the penguin’s feet and one for the beak (make that heart pointier at the bottom).
  • Glue the hearts onto the penguin’s body, starting with the large white heart.
  • Then add the big googly eyes to finish off your cute penguin art project!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of December 20, 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… Spudsters Plush - Callie Cat Price: $31.99 each Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection…
Dec 21, 2021 • feature 5, holidays, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: steampoweredfamily.com This bath bomb activity is meant to capture the sparkle of freshly-fallen winter snow. With this activity, kids can also study icicles and the way they look and reflect the light and see if they can think of ways to capture that feeling in the design of their bath bombs. Materials 2 cups…
Dec 23, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, At-home Experiments, crafts, STEAM, STEAM activity
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BOXING DAY AT HOME

Though we’ll miss celebrating Boxing Day with you this year, here are some of our favourite family ideas for an extra special Boxing Day at home! 1. Bundle up and go for a winter walk. Spending time outdoors is a great way to relax, re-energize, and reconnect with nature after a busy festive season. Not…
Dec 25, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, Boxing Day, crafts
Dec 12, 2021 • , , , ,

CREATION STATION: HEDGEHOG CRAFT


Source: easypeasyandfun.com

This simple hedgehog craft is fun to make and, because it has a ton of cutting, it’s perfect for working on fine motor skills with younger kids. As it’s insanely cute – you won’t be able to just make one – older kids will love making them too.

Materials

  • Brown and beige construction paper
  • Black marker
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Something to draw a circle with

Directions

  • Trace two circles on brown paper and cut them out. (You will need a circle and a half for 1 hedgehog.)
  • Cut each circle in half and make cones out of them, gluing the edges to secure them. You need three cones here.
  • Cut strips, making a little fringe, along one side of each cone. Curl them out a little.
  • Now nest the cones, one inside of the other, and secure with glue.
  • Trace and cut out a slightly smaller circle on the beige paper. Cut it in half and make a cone out of one half.
  • Draw eyes and a nose on the beige cone. This is your hedgehog’s face!
  • Glue the face cone outside the three stacked brown cones.
  • Enjoy your sweet new hedgehog friend!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of December 13, 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… Hello World Studio Tracer Price: $28.99 Simply slot in the disc and start creating endless different worlds…
Dec 13, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: explorerfieldtrips.com The iconic San Francisco science museum Exploratorium has a wonderfully resource-filled website that's great for kids - and families - to discover. Over the years, Exploratorium has gathered and shared information from artists and scientists across the world, and their website is a treasure trove of inspiration. They have tons of learning resources…
Dec 15, 2021 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, Exploratorium, online activity, STEAM, STEAM resources
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Source: kidthink.ca KIDTHINK, the children's mental health centre located right here in Manitoba, is re-promoting their 12 Days of Holiday Well-Being tips due to popular demand! While the holiday season is often filled with excitement and joy, it can also be a stressful time for families. Check out their valauble tips for maintaining well-being for…
Dec 16, 2021 • Christmas, holidays, love local, mental health, mental health resources, support
Sep 19, 2021 • , , , ,

CREATION STATION: MONSTER WINDSOCKS


Source: craftsbyamanda.com

Kids love funny and cute monster faces, so these easy-to-make monster windsocks are a great afternoon project! They’re a fun way to celebrate windy weather.

Materials

  • Crepe paper streamers
  • Eyeball printable (linked, optional)
  • String or yarn
  • Card stock
  • Plain white paper
  • Glue stick
  • Tape
  • Scissors

Directions

  • Print out eyeballs and cut out, or draw and cut out your own eyeballs with markers and scissors.
  • Cut crepe paper streamers into 3-foot lengths.
  • Place card stock horizontally in front of you. Glue an eye ball at the centre point of the card stock, about an inch or two from the top.
  • To make mouths and fangs, draw on a white piece of paper and cut out. Be sure to cut along the edge of the lines – you want the black outline visible, not cut off.
  • If using a mouth, glue in place.
  • Turn card stock over and glue crepe paper streamers to the bottom end of the card stock.
  • Bring the two sides of the card stock up and tape together to form a tube.
  • Cut an 8 to 10-inch length of yarn and tape the two ends inside the tube to create a hanger (similar to a bag handle). Hang anywhere you can catch a breeze!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of September 20, 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… Mould & Paint Owls (Glow-In-The-Dark) Price: $16.99 Create adorable owl magnets and badges out of plaster, and…
Sep 20, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: tinkerlab.com In this yeast and sugar science project, you can watch yeast feed on sugar to fill a balloon with carbon dioxide gas. It's a fun experiment for kids that’s made with household, everyday materials. Materials Sugar, 2 tablespoons Active dry yeast, 1 packet or 2 1/4 tablespoons Balloon Warm water (40.5-46 degrees C)…
Sep 22, 2021 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, balloon experiment, science, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Meraki Theatre Productions Meraki Theatre Productions is putting on their first ever free Mental Health Arts Week For Youth, called Stronger Together, that combines mental health resources and strategies with daily arts programming. Stronger Together takes place October 3-9 and is offered in partnership with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. The week's programming…
Sep 23, 2021 • free programming, French, french language, improv, love local, theatre, Things to do in Winnipeg
Aug 22, 2021 • , , , ,

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 the cupcake liners with markers. You can also use ones that already are printed with a design.
  • Add some glue dots to the paper, if you’re cutting out paper rain drops.
  • Add your rain drops with markers (we used bingo dabbers) or by cutting out drops from construction paper scraps and sticking them to the glue dots.
  • Start a conversation. This is a great point in the activity to ask questions such as “Where does rain come from?” or even “Do you like the rain?” Allow kids to answer and ask their own questions too.
  • Fold the cupcake liners in half or cut.
  • Bend and add the pipe cleaners to each cupcake liner with glue or tape – you will likely need half a pipe cleaner for each umbrella.
  • Glue or tape the umbrellas to your rainy day background and let dry.

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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…
Aug 23, 2021 • arts and crafts, books, feature 5, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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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.…
Aug 25, 2021 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, stem
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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…
Aug 26, 2021 • contest, giveaway, movies, paw patrol
Jun 20, 2021 • , , , ,

CREATION STATION: FATHER’S DAY POPCORN CARD


Source: raisingveggielovers.com

This Father’s Day craft is really cute, fun and easy to make. All you need are a few household supplies, and your kids will have a gift that Dad is sure to love!

Materials

  • Coffee filters
  • Washable markers
  • Construction paper
  • Card stock
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Spray bottle

Directions

  • Use a yellow washable marker to create designs on two coffee filters. Then, spray water on it so the ink runs. Let it dry.
  • Rip off pieces of the coffee filters, and scrunch them up to resemble popcorn.
  • Cut the shape of a popcorn bucket out of construction paper, then decorate it however you’d like.
  • Glue the popcorn bucket onto a piece of cardstock. Then, glue the popcorn to the cardstock as well, and write a cute message for Dad.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of June 21, 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… Classic Diesel Locomotive Price: $12.99 This die-cast Classic Diesel Locomotive captures the nostalgic charm of the original.…
Jun 21, 2021 • feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys, Train
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: science-sparks.com Celebrate the start of summer with this exciting bottle rocket experiment that demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion! Make sure to read through the directions from start to finish before you begin this activity, and make sure an adult is supervising while making and launching the bottle rocket. Materials An empty plastic bottle…
Jun 23, 2021 • Family fun, outdoor activities, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, summer
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Watch the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra web series Manitoba Mosaic online now! In this series, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra RBC Assistant Conductor (and new Manitoban) Naomi Woo takes a journey to discover what makes Manitoba the unique and wonderful place that it is – the people, the places, the music, and the seasons. Watch all four episodes…
Jun 24, 2021 • love local, Music, online activity, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg, winnipeg symphony orchestra
Jan 02, 2021 • , , , ,

TWISTING TWIRLIGIGS!

Time for some twirling, twisting fun! Make your own toy that’s sure to dazzle everyone with its rotating rainbow!

Materials

  • Wooden dowel
  • Coloured paper
  • Scissors
  • Clear tape

Directions:

  • Cut 8 strips from your coloured paper. Each strip should be approximately ½ inch wide.
  • Fold another piece of paper into 4. Trace a circle that is approximately the same size as a tea light and cut it out. You should now have 4 circles that are the same size.
  • Using a pen, poke a hole through the middle of each circle that is large enough for your dowel to fit through.
  • Arrange the 8 strips of paper around your circle. Attach them to your circle using the tape. Be careful not to cover the center hole. When they are all attached, create small loops of tape and place them on your second circle. Press it over top of the strips of coloured paper so that they are sandwiched between the two circles.
  • Use tape to attach the other ends of the strips of paper to your third circle in the same fashion. Once they are attached, repeat the above steps to sandwich them between two circles as well.
  • Push your dowel through the holes in the top and bottom circles. Use tape to attach the top of the top circle to tip of your dowel so that it remains in place.
  • Place the bottom of your dowel between your hands and spin your twirligig to watch your colours meld together!

Spark Creative Learning!

  • A pattern contains a series of elements that should repeat at least three times. What kinds of patterns can you create in your twirligig?
  • Optical illusions play tricks on our eyes! Did you know that by spinning your twirligig, you’re creating an optical illusion? What happens to the different colours when you spin your twirligig? What happens when you stop spinning it? Do you notice anything different happening when you spin it quickly or slowly?
  • Your twirligig is one kind of toy, but can you create another? Use the same materials to create your own unique toy! What does it do? How will people play with it?

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 4, 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… Starlight String Art Price: $22.99 Create a superstar accent for your room! Combining glittery string, bright LED…
Jan 04, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Discover Halifax Discovery Centre's archive of Discovery@Home online learning experiments! Discovery@Home is a free online video series to connect students with science at a time when it is needed most. These hands-on, curriculum-connected workshops for grades P-9 will make science learning at home fun and easy. Watch Discovery@Home live, learn what materials you will need,…
Jan 05, 2021 • at-home experiements, Creative learning, Discovery Centre, science, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Manitoba Parks presents a free Cougar Cafe Zoom webinar this weekend, with information about all things cougars! Join wildlife biologist Bill Watkins as you uncover the mysterious life of cougars in Manitoba. Learn to correctly identify this species, where it lives and travels in North America, and how to protect yourself in the event you…
Jan 06, 2021 • love local, manitoba parks, winter activity, zoom webinar
Nov 04, 2020 • , , , , , ,

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG


Source: Miriam Rudolph / Destination Winnipeg

Enjoy First Fridays in the Exchange this Friday, November 6 with a livestream Art Talk with scholar and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte. She’ll talk about the WAG’s Qaumajuq (formerly known as the Inuit Art Centre) and will help viewers discover new ways to connect to art.

The Winnipeg Public Library’s Check It Out: Indigenous Family Centre mobile library programming returns on November 24 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the Indigenous Family Centre at 470 Selkirk Avenue. Drop in, get a free library card, and borrow adult, teen and children’s books and movies.

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POPPY CRAFT FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY

Source: mommyingmonkeys.blogspot.com Make some paper poppies this Remembrance Day as you explain the significance to your kids. Materials Construction paper in red and black Wooden skewers or craft sticks Scissors Glue Tape Paper cups for vases Directions Trace and cut poppy shapes, about 6 inches wide, from the red construction paper Cut out flower centres…
Nov 07, 2020 • arts and crafts, crafts, Creation Station, remembrance day
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of November 9, 2020) 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…     Tangram Brain Teaser Price: $4.99 Entertain endless possibilities with the Toysmith Tangram Brain Teaser. Compact-sized for…
Nov 09, 2020 • arts and crafts, books, Games and Puzzles, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: Mazaam Today's STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math - post includes resources for parents to help their kids develop STEAM-based skills outside of the classroom. Mazaam is an app that introduces children (aged 4 to 6) to classical music. Through seeing, touching, listening, and making connections, your children will experience a multimodal…
Nov 10, 2020 • French, French literacy, Kid-friendly Apps, STEAM, STEAM activity
Oct 14, 2020 • , ,

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG


Source: letsroam.com

Go on a Winnipeg scavenger hunt this week with Let’s Roam. This adventure will take you through the heart of Winnipeg and let you see how it has changed over time while providing your group an opportunity to work as a team and have fun while completing tasks together.

You can also head out to Wolseley Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30PM to 6:30PM until October 20 and enjoy great community activities and fun! At the market, you’ll find great local produce, meat, baked goods, knife sharpening, soaps, honey, vegetables, grass-fed beef, rainbow trout, fresh bread, tarot card readings, vegan goodies, and sometimes live music.

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LITTLE YARN APPLE CRAFT

Source: makeandtakes.com These little yarn apples are super cute and make a great fall decoration. They look like they just fell from the tree! Materials A piece of cardboard - approximately 2 inches by 5 inches Red and green craft yarn Brown and green pipe cleaners (or chenille stems) Directions Find a piece of cardboard…
Oct 17, 2020 • arts and crafts, crafts, Creation Station
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of October 19, 2020) 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…   Spooky Spider Legs - Hector Price: $25.99 Embrace your inner spookiness with this fluffy and adorable…
Oct 19, 2020 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: greenkidcrafts.com Today's STEAM activity teaches kids about crystal formation with seasonal pumpkin-shaped crystals. Materials Orange pipe cleaners Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter Twine, string or ribbon Popsicle stick Borax Water Jars Directions Bend the pipe cleaner around the cookie cutter so it forms the shape of a pumpkin and then twist the ends together. Tie a…
Oct 20, 2020 • science, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity
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