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Jul 10, 2020 • , ,

FEATURE FRIDAY: HIKING WITH KIDS

Spending time in nature as a family is a great way to foster positive outdoor experiences for your little ones. Here are some tips for making hiking with your kiddos a positive and exciting experience:

  • Set clear trail expectations. Take lead from the folks over at Leave No Trace Canada to ensure you are leaving the trail the way you found it and respecting all wildlife.
  • Play games as you walk the trail! Put a spin on scavenger hunts and have your kids search for things like rocks, water streams, and birds, but make sure to reinforce the Leave No Trace principals and put items back as you found them.
  • Do some research about the trails and find ones with signs on the trails that share fun facts and information about the wildlife in the area. AllTrails is a great resource for preparing for your hike and finding new trails. AllTrails provides reviews and information about each trail so you can be sure to pick one that works for your families needs.
  • Bring nature and wildlife guides with you on your hike so as you spot plants, bugs, or animals you can turn to the guide to help identify the different species.
  • Let your child explore! They have curious minds, especially when exploring something new. Let them take the lead and follow their pace as they stop to check out flowers and trees.

Now get out on the trails and start exploring the great outdoors!

Stay tuned for more resources to help spark kids’ creative learning!

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING WITH THESE CANADIAN MUSEUMS

(Source: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca) These wonderful Canadian museums have great online resources available to keep the whole family learning this summer. Join the Royal BC Museum for RBCM@home for online playdates every Wednesday! This week’s session is all about book illustrations and how these drawings help make stories into the tales that we know and love. To…
Jul 11, 2020 • Art Gallery of Ontario, RBCM@home, Royal BC Museum, Royal Saskatchewan Museum
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For The Week Of July 12, 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… Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set Price: $30.00 each Sale Price: $14.99 each This classic wood…
Jul 12, 2020 • Arts & Crafts, feature 5, Games & Puzzles, shop, Toys
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SUNDAY FUNDAY: SOME JUST-FOR-FUN CONTENT TO MAKE YOU SMILE

(Source: riflepaperco.com) If you are looking for a creative activity that helps brighten someone’s day, check out these printables from Rifle Paper Co. Download and print these lovely cards and let your little ones colour them in to then hand out to family and friends. We all have fond memories of playing games outside with…
Jul 12, 2020 • Backyard Games, Foosball Table, Let Grow, Marbles Kids Museum, Rifle Paper Co., Sunday Funday
Mar 29, 2020 • , , ,

SUNDAY FUNDAY: SOME JUST-FOR-FUN CONTENT TO MAKE YOU SMILE

Sunday is a day of rest, and we have put together a short list of resources to make this Sunday a fun and relaxing one.

Disney Movie Club has all of your child’s movie favourites – and maybe even some of your own! Start off your membership with 5 Disney movies for $1 and watch your little one’s face light up as they are immersed in the world of Disney. 

Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube channel is designed for kids ages 3+ and is a wonderful way to move your body, relax, and practice mindfulness in these times of uncertainty.

Défi 12 jours – Méditation guidée pour les enfants is a French YouTube series that guides kids through a 12 day meditation practice.

The great outdoors never closes and with the warmer weather we have been receiving lately, getting outside for some fresh air is a great way for your kids to exert some energy and explore nature. AllTrails has a great list of kid-friendly trails and parks that can be found in and around Winnipeg. Just remember to practice social distancing when out on these trails!

Stay tuned for more resources to help spark kids’ creative learning!

Donate Today

Your support of the Children’s Museum is more important than ever during these difficult times. If you are able, please consider making a donation today.

explore more:

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MINI MONDAYS

Warmer weather means melting snow…and lots of muddy puddles to play in! Bring the fun indoors with this (not-so) messy, mini muddy activity!   I Spy in My Mini Mud Pie Create your own (tightly sealed!) pile of fake mud, and explore the wonders hidden within! Materials Plain sheet of paper Markers Large Ziploc bag…
Mar 30, 2020 • mini mondays, Mini Mud Pie
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM!

Today we wanted to share with you some great STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) resources for at-home fun and learning! Let’s Talk Science has so many wonderful activities and experiments that kids can try out at home (with the help of parent!). They offer hands-on activities that include things like learning about how to…
Mar 31, 2020 • Les Débrouillards, Let’s Talk Science, Science Experiments, Space Racers
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SKETCH-A-SHADOW

Explore science and silhouettes as you bask in the sun and unleash your inner artist! Line your finished creations up in the window to proudly display a parade of splendid silhouettes. Materials Plain sheet of paper Pencil Toys and/or stuffed animals Plants   1. Place the piece of paper directly in the sun (or, if…
Apr 01, 2020 • Sketch-a-shadow
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