Tag: Math for kids

Sep 08, 2021 • , , , , ,

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM


Source: scholastic.com

Fractions can be tough for young math-learners to comprehend, and solving fraction word problems can be even harder! However, fractions are a critical math concept for your child to grasp, and making math connections in everyday life is a great way to help your child learn.

Cooking presents a perfect opportunity for problem solving with fractions. This activity will help your child visualize math when it’s applied to real-world scenarios like recipes, portions, and food. Encourage your child to draw or model each situation. You can even act out problems in the kitchen with real food to help bring the math to life for your child! Learn more.

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: Morris Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Morris during their Prairie Pioneer Day event on September 11. It's a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Morris, complete with memories to share and cake to enjoy! The day is packed with family activities, food and craft vendors, a parade, and fireworks. All events are at the Stevens…
Sep 09, 2021 • fall activity, Family fun, love local, outdoor activities, Things to do in Manitoba, tourism
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of September 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… Mini Pocket Pals (Monsters) Price: $1.99 These cute monster Mini Pocket Pals can accompany you on your…
Sep 13, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: canadiansciencecentres.ca The Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), in partnership with Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants (EBTSOYP), is hosting a 5-day virtual #WeekofWonder during NSERC’s Science Literacy Week (#Scilit) from September 20-24, 2021. The week-long event features virtual STEM programming from 20 of Canada’s leading Science Centres, Museums, and STEM outreach organizations.…
Sep 17, 2021 • Canadian Association of Science Centres, french language, French literacy, programming, science, STEAM, STEAM activity

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Tourism Winnipeg The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival has announced that they'll present live family programming this year as Kidsfest moves to a drive-in format from June 11 to 13. The fest will include performances from Al Simmons, Splash ‘N Boots, The Street Circus Show, The Summer Bear Dance Troupe and hip-hop sensation Dammecia Hall…
May 27, 2021 • Family fun, Festival, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg
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CREATION STATION: DUCK FINGER PUPPETS

Source: iheartcraftythings.com These cute duck finger puppets are super easy for preschoolers and kids of all ages to make, and they make a fantastic spring craft for kids. Materials Orange, yellow, green and brown cardstock paper Three-quarter inch circle hole punch Green and yellow mini cupcake liners Googly eyes Scissors Glue Directions Start by cutting…
May 29, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, spring activities
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 31, 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… KidzLabs Dig A Glow Dinosaur  Price: $8.99 Explore the mysteries of the prehistoric world with the 4M…
May 31, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
Oct 06, 2020 • , , ,

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM!


(Source: teachbesideme.com)

Combining math with art can be so much fun! Today we will be drawing flowers with math.

Materials 

  • Graph paper
  • Compass
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Markers

Directions 

  • Couple your pencil with the compass
  • Choose a starting point on the graph paper, preferably near the middle of the graph paper
  • Place the tip of your compass at an intersection (where four lines meet on the grid) and draw a circle. Adjust your compass so that four squares fit within it
  • Use the squares on the graph paper as a guide to keep all your circles at the same size 
  • To draw the next circle, place the tip of your compass three squares away from the first center point
  • Draw another circle. This will overlap with the first circle
  • Repeat the same process to the left, top, and bottom of the first circle
  • Continue the same process for each new circle until the graph paper is filled up
  • Follow the pattern created by the sections of the circles that overlap and colour them in groups of four to look like flower petals

It’s okay to make mistakes and erase! As you draw these overlapping circles, you will see the flower petal patterns emerge.

This activity supports the development of the following STEAM skills:

  • Learning compass use
  • Shapes and pattern forming
  • Drawing with precision 
  • Counting, measuring, and sorting
  • Creative expression using colours

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Tourism Winnipeg Looking for some family fun in Winnipeg this week? Take a guided tour at the Royal Canadian Mint to learn about the different generations of Canadian coins and see how they're made. You can shop from the 2020 bestselling coin collection to keep for your own collection or to give as a…
Oct 07, 2020 • Family fun, french culture, french heritage, love local, Things to do in Winnipeg
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2020

Jaypee works as a Guest Services Interpreter at the Children’s Museum. He has worked at the museum for over two years. When Jaypee was younger, his favourite book was Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. He thinks it's such a good children's story. Jaypee's favourite food is pistachio ice cream! (Last time Jaypee was employee…
Oct 09, 2020 • Employee Of The Month
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THANKFUL HANDS WREATH CRAFT

Source: education.com This Thanksgiving, give your kids the gift of gratitude by allowing them to reflect on the things they're grateful for all year long and express them with this Thanksgiving wreath craft. There’s always room for more meaningful Thanksgiving décor! Materials Construction paper in strong fall colours (green, yellow, orange, and red) Scissors  Pencil …
Oct 10, 2020 • arts and crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning
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