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Aug 03, 2022 • art, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: STEAM Powered Family

Our area of focus this week is MATH and we’re going to explore it by making a pool noodle periscope.

The pool noodle periscope helps children learn about angles, reflections, and math while exploring their own neighborhood.

All you’ll need for this activity are:

A pool noodle
Scissors
2 small round mirrors
Duct tape for this activity.

Kids will love playing secret agent with this craft and seeing how these simple items come together to make a fun tool.

Once you have your supplies ready, find the step-by-step process here.

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Our area of focus this week is TECHNOLOGY and we’re learning by making bracelets!

These cute bracelets only need two things; beads and pipe cleaners!

Using binary coding, follow the pattern to make secret messages or write out your name! Choosing two colours works best for this activity, one colour representing the number 1 and one representing 0. Some kids have short names, they can create bracelets, but if your child has a long name, they can make a necklace.

Once you have your supplies ready, find the step-by-step process here.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of August 1, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Stacking Chairs Game Price: $5.99 each An enthralling game where every move could be your last! The Stacking Chairs game breathes new energy into game night, gives…

Aug 01, 2022 • dinosaurs, feature 5, puzzle, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: STEAM Powered Family Our area of focus this week is MATH and we're going to explore it by making a pool noodle periscope. The pool noodle periscope helps children learn about angles, reflections, and math while exploring their own neighborhood. All you'll need for this activity are: A pool noodle Scissors 2 small round…

Aug 03, 2022 • art, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM resources

SUMMER READING: TUMBLE ZONE

Aug 05, 2022 • Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, summer reading, TD Summer Reading Club, Usborne Children’s Books

Jul 20, 2022 • art, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Let’s learn about butterflies! Using our art skills, we will walk through the lifecycle of a butterfly from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and finally butterfly.

First, start by collecting some leaves. Enjoy a nature walk outside while collecting leaves; hopefully, you’ll find some butterflies along the way.

Other supplies you will need:

Paper plate
Scrap of green construction paper
Small, white pompoms- 3 per child
Tissue paper (2 inch x 3 inch piece of green for the chrysalis, and any other colors you want for your butterfly cut to 2 inch x 2.5 inch)
Pipe cleaners (2-inch piece in black for the butterfly, and any other colors you want for your caterpillar cut to 6 inches)
Pencil
Black marker or crayon
Liquid glue
Scissors
Small twig from outside
Tempera paint (optional)
Free butterfly life cycle template

Once you have your supplies ready, find the step by step process here.

If you try this at home, please share how it went and don’t forget to tag us on our social media pages so we can enjoy it too!

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SUMMER READING: ILLUSION TUNNEL

Last week our books were based on our Engine House gallery. This week we dive into the world of illusions with stories based on Illusion Tunnel. Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey Picard, Matthias In Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey, a young boy goes on an adventure in an old-fashioned diving suit. After waking up…

Jul 22, 2022 • Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, summer reading, TD Summer Reading Club, Usborne Children’s Books

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of July 25, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Crayola Craft – Texture Pots Price: $10.99 each Crayola Craft Sets offer kids and parents the all-in-one solution for simple, beautiful craft projects! With Texture Pots, kids…

Jul 25, 2022 • Crayola, dinosaurs, feature 5, noisy putty, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Our area of focus this week is TECHNOLOGY and we're learning by making bracelets! These cute bracelets only need two things; beads and pipe cleaners! Using binary coding, follow the pattern to make secret messages or write out your name! Choosing two colours works best for this activity, one colour representing the number 1 and…

Jul 28, 2022 • art, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM resources

Jun 22, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: engineeringemily.com

One of the great things about Spring and Summer is that we can enjoy the birds. But, after their long flight back home, the birds are hungry! So, a perfect outdoor project to do with your children is to make a bird feeder. There are several ways to make feeders using recyclable materials.

This blog gives some great examples of materials to use and ways in which you can do this activity. Be sure to read the end of the blog to see the STEAM concepts learned in this activity.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of June 27, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Mobile Spa Price: $33.99 each The Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Mobile Spa could be rolling into your home soon! This mobile playset is the…

Jun 27, 2022 • feature 5, Scribble Scrubbie, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

2021 Impact Report Available Now

The Children's Museum is pleased to announce the publication of its 2021 Impact Report. To view a PDF-version of this document, please click here.

Jun 29, 2022 • annual events, annual report, children’s museum, documents, financial report, impact report, print materials

CANADA DAY READING LIST

Happy Canada Day! Celebrate Canada Day by diving into the stories in these books. Canadian Animals ABC Valerio, Geraldo Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This board book celebrates the country's diverse wildlife…

Jul 01, 2022 • Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, summer reading, TD Summer Reading Club, Usborne Children’s Books

May 17, 2022 • Creative learning, history, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Trying to find a way to get rid of old electronics? We have a great way to upcycle them!

Today we’re focusing on the T in S.T.E.A.M which is Technology.

Instead of throwing out an old computer, phone, toy or any other electronic device, unplug it and safely unscrew the device’s backing to expose the electronic parts inside! Make sure to look for sharp pieces first and remove any parts that could be dangerous. Then, assist your child and have them explore the inner features that make up the device to understand how it works.

Source: Kids Take Apart Computers Upcycled STEM Activity for Kids

Also, remember to share your experience with us by tagging us in your photos on the social platform of your choice: #childrensmuseumwpg

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 23, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Lab Goo Price: $3.99 each This flask of gooey slime is filled with all the colours of the rainbow! Great for sensory play any time of the…

May 25, 2022 • feature 5, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 30, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Palm Pals Pisces Star Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…

May 30, 2022 • feature 5, palm pals, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of June 6, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Spudsters Callie Cat Price: $31.99 each Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Callie Cat Spudster is a…

Jun 06, 2022 • feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

May 04, 2022 • Creative learning, history, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Need an idea for all those leftover Easter eggs? Let’s make Fizzy Eggs!

For the month of May, we are providing easy, educational, and fun Spring themed activities that you can do with supplies easily accessible from around the house! Like all those leftover Easter plastic eggs.

Here’s a way to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. into your child’s learning this Spring:

Fizzy Eggs Spring Science Activity:

Add 3 cups of baking soda to a bowl
Next, add some food colouring of your choice
Mix in ¼ cup of water, stir until it makes a paste
Fill up half your egg with the baking soda paste
Insert a toy or trinket and fill up the rest of your egg with the paste
Close up your egg to completely cover the toy inside
Place your egg in the freezer for at least an hour

Now it’s time for the fizzing!

Remove your egg from the freezer & carefully open it up.
Pour white vinegar into a bowl
Invite your child to use a dropper and fill it with the vinegar
Squeeze the vinegar onto your egg until the toy is revealed!

If you try this at home, please share how it went and don’t forget to tag us on our social media pages so we can enjoy it too!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 9, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… FluffStuff Pot Price: $3.99 each Have endless fun with this magical FluffStuff! A fluffy putty that clings to itself and seems to move by itself, squeeze it…

May 10, 2022 • feature 5, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 16, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Nurchums Dino Hatch Egg Price: $4.99 Dinosaurs hatched from eggs! Take your dino egg, place it in a bowl with water, and watch it hatch and grow…

May 16, 2022 • feature 5, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Trying to find a way to get rid of old electronics? We have a great way to upcycle them! Today we're focusing on the T in S.T.E.A.M which is Technology. Instead of throwing out an old computer, phone, toy or any other electronic device, unplug it and safely unscrew the device's backing to expose the…

May 17, 2022 • Creative learning, history, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

Apr 19, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Wait! Weren’t you taller this morning? So what happened during the day? Why are you shorter at night than in the morning?

Today, we’ll learn from the Canadian Space Agency how gravity affects our height. Get a free downloadable worksheet here and help your kids learn how gravity is so focused on keeping things down that it makes us shorter throughout the day. Beforehand, ensure you have the necessary tools: a measuring tape, masking tape, a book and a family member or friend. Once you’re done, enjoy this fun space-themed story of kids who fly to space to recuse their puppy!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 25, 2022) 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 $50! Read More… Sensory Bin – Outer Space Price: $31.99 each Foster imaginative play with the Outer Space Sensory Bin.…

Apr 25, 2022 • feature 5, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 2, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Giddy Buggy Umbrella Price: $14.99 each Kids will enjoy walking in the rain or shading themselves from the sun under this durable, Giddy Buggy-themed umbrella by Melissa…

May 02, 2022 • feature 5, sensory bin, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Need an idea for all those leftover Easter eggs? Let's make Fizzy Eggs! For the month of May, we are providing easy, educational, and fun Spring themed activities that you can do with supplies easily accessible from around the house! Like all those leftover Easter plastic eggs. Here's a way to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. into…

May 04, 2022 • Creative learning, history, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

Apr 05, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

?: Stephen Andrews

Incorporating STEAM learning with little kids can seem daunting if you don’t have a background in Science or the capacity to create fun activities daily. But, lucky for us, that’s not the case. The Growing Thinker is here to remind us of the simplicity of STEAM learning and how easy it is to bring it into everyday life. The core of STEAM learning is to encourage and build a child’s critical thinking skills, which you can do even on a nature walk. Read more here and try it out on your next activity.

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CREATION STATION: COFFEE FILTER BUTTERFLIES

Source: masandpas.com Make a butterfly with this exciting coffee filter and watercolour technique! Materials Coffee filter papers – you need four circles for each butterfly Washable felt pens Pipe cleaners Pipette/spray bottle/large paintbrush Water Directions You need four coffee filter circles for your butterfly. Split your circles into two pairs of two coffee filters. Put…

Apr 07, 2022 • at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Family fun, spring activities

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 11, 2022) 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 $50! Read More… Palm Pals – Indy Tiger Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…

Apr 11, 2022 • feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 18, 2022) 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 $50! Read More… Yay Daredevil Flyer Price: $8.99 each Do you have a child that is into high flying fun?…

Apr 18, 2022 • feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

Mar 30, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: kids.frontiersin.org

Discover exciting science content for kids at Frontiers for Young Minds. Frontiers for Young Minds believes that the best way to make cutting-edge science discoveries available to younger audiences is to enable young people and scientists to work together to create articles that are both accurate and exciting. On their site, you can discover articles about defining climate change, nerve cells and AI, fish and floodplains, and so much more. Frontiers for Young Minds provides a collection of freely available scientific articles by distinguished scientists that are shaped for younger audiences by the input of their own young peers.

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: onetrunktheatre.com One Trunk Theatre's Knock Knock Ginger is a live, socially distant, outdoor theatre series. The performances happen right on your front lawn while you watch through your window! The Knock Knock Ginger spring 2022 series runs from March 30 to May 8. If you're interested in booking a FREE show, simply book your…

Mar 31, 2022 • arts, Family fun, free programming, theatre, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 4, 2022) 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 $50! Read More… Palm Pals – Bamboo Panda Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…

Apr 04, 2022 • feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

?: Stephen Andrews Incorporating STEAM learning with little kids can seem daunting if you don't have a background in Science or the capacity to create fun activities daily. But, lucky for us, that's not the case. The Growing Thinker is here to remind us of the simplicity of STEAM learning and how easy it is to…

Apr 05, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

Mar 24, 2022 • Activities for kids, astronomy, Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: modernhomesteadmama.com

What kid doesn’t love cookies? And oreos make for the perfect little moon replicas. Get a free downloadable phases of the moon worksheet here, and help your kids learn the phases of the moon during snack time.

Beforehand, get kids to study the names and corresponding phases of the moon (at NASA’s Space Place website, for example), and then recreate them from memory with oreo cookies and this handy free downloadable worksheet.