Tag: technology

Apr 19, 2023 • , , , , ,

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

  1. Tie a piece of string (about 3 ft long) around the end of your dowel.
  2. At the other end of the string, tie a magnet in place. This is your fishing rod!
  3. Cut out some fish out of construction paper and add a paper clip onto the mouth of your fish.
  4. It’s time to fish!

Children will learn about magnets and what types of materials they attract. Magnetic fields are invisible clouds of energy around particles that either pull or push away other magnetic objects. Let’s hope your children PULL in some fish!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 24, 2023) 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 Fiesta Taco Price: $13.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…
Apr 24, 2023 • feature 5, palm pals, Plush, shop, Toys
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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…
Apr 26, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, STEAM, STEAM resources, wasp nest
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 1, 2023) 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 Snippy Crab Price: $13.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…
May 01, 2023 • feature 5, palm pals, Plush, shop, Toys
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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 the popsicle stick in the middle of your butterfly and glue it on.
  • Now stretch your elastic band over the top of the popsicle stick.
  • Hold the string by the bottom and swing your butterfly noisemaker around.
  • It’ll create a buzzing sound!

What’s creating that buzz? When you swing the noisemaker in the air it creates vibrations. The buzzing sound comes from the elastic band vibrating against the popsicle stick.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 13, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Robot Face Race Regular Price: $33.99 each Sale Price: $17.99 each Help a crazy inventor find the heads he needs to complete his robot bodies in this…
Mar 13, 2023 • board games, games, robot, sale, shop
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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…
Mar 15, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, Junction9161, STEAM, STEAM resources, Train
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 20, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… i-Top Regular Price: $29.99 each Sale Price: $14.99 each Check out the next generation of spinning tops with the i-Top! Using smart technology, this high-tech top keeps…
Mar 20, 2023 • board games, feature5, games, sale, shop
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Want to see how the heart works?! This week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY is all about how a heart pumps in and out of its chambers.

You’ll need:
– Small Jar
– Cup
– 2 Bendy Straws
– Balloon
– Tape/Glue
– Water
– Red Food Colouring
– Toothpick

Instructions
1. Fill your jar halfway with water and add in your food colouring.
2. Take your balloon, cut the neck off it and stretch the top part over the jar’s mouth. Do not discard the neck part of the balloon, we’ll need that later.
3. Take a toothpick and poke a hole in the top of the balloon close to one side of the jar. Now, poke a second hole about an inch away from the first hole.
4. Take your straws and push one through each hole making sure the bendy part is sticking out the top.
5. Now take the neck part of the balloon and use it to cover up the opening of one of the straws and secure it with tape.
6. Place your cup under the other straw to catch the liquid.
7. It’s time to start pumping! Ask your child to push up and down on the balloon between the two straws. The “blood” will go up the open-ended straw and come out into the cup!

Our hearts have four chambers, and this activity shows kids an example of how one of those chambers works. Children will learn the technology behind how a heart pumps blood throughout your body when it stops beating on its own. Your child pressing up and down on the balloon is kind of like how a defibrillator works.

Craft Source: MomBrite
Picture Source: KiwiCo

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 13, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Find Your Rainbow Price: $16.99 each Do you ever wish you could be more confident? Or wish you had tools to make your negative feelings disappear? Are…
Feb 13, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. The challenge is to build a heart from toothpicks and playdough. You’ll need: Toothpicks Playdough Instructions 1. Set out a pile of toothpicks 2. Roll playdough into small balls- this will be the glue to connect the toothpicks together 3. Challenge your child to design and create a…
Feb 15, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, Heart, playdough, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 20, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Sitting Still Like A Frog Activity Book Price: $22.95 each Mindfulness is one of the most effective practices to teach kids to calm themselves in stressful moments,…
Feb 20, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

It’s time to learn about winter weather and make a homemade thermometer with this week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY.

You’ll need the following:

  • A clear plastic bottle/container
  • A straw that you can see through
  • Clay or playdoh
  • Red food colouring
  • Water
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Add red food colouring, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup alcohol and a tablespoon of oil into a container and mix.
  2. Place your straw inside the container, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom and cover the container mouth with your clay.
  3. Place your DIY thermometer outside in the cold and look at the difference in how high the liquid rises in the straw at various temperatures.

Most thermometers contain alcohol due to its low freezing point. As the temperature of the alcohol increases, it will cause the liquid inside the homemade thermometer to rise! Let’s hope we have a warm winter.

Source: Little Bins For Little Hands

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of December 12, 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… Christmas Water Game Price: $3.99 each These fun Christmas Water Games will keep kids entertained! Try to get the plastic hoops on the pegs by pressing the…
Dec 12, 2022 • Christmas, feature 5, games, sensory toy, shop, Stocking Stuffers, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. Snowflakes are magical, beautiful, and complicated mini structures of ice. Let’s build our own from q-tips! You’ll need the following: Q tips Glue Felt or paper Sparkles or glitter (optional) Instructions Cut your q-tips up in different sizes Start assembling them to make a snowflake pattern Once you…
Dec 14, 2022 • Creative learning, engineering, snowflakes, STEAM, STEAM resources, winter activity
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WINTER READING LIST

We are back with another reading list and this one is all about snow. Thanks to our friends and partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers, we get to explore the pages of these fun books as they welcome winter. Once Upon A Northern Night Pendziwol, Jean and Arsenault, Isabelle In this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and…
Dec 16, 2022 • Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, Winter reading
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

It’s time to create some shadow puppets and make a video with this week’s theme of TECHNOLOGY.
With this activity, your child will learn how to create a video and using stop-motion technology.

You’ll need:

Print out the shadow puppet template or create your own! Cut out the outline of your choice (make sure to cut out the eye holes too). Now you will need to tape the skewer on the back of your puppet, this makes it easier to hold. Turn on the flashlight and use a big, blank wall as your stage. It’s time to put on a show! Once your child has practiced you can record the video and use a simple free video editor app to teach your child about video and editing technology.

If you try this with the children in your life, remember to share your creations with us on social media @childmuseumwpg

Source: STEAMsational.com

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MINI MONDAYS READING LIST

It's time for another Mini Mondays reading list. Listed below are titles tailored to our little VIPS (children under 4 years old). We hope they bring laughter, curiosity and fun while sparking creative learning. Bookscape: We Love Books!   Arrhenius, Ingela P. Discover a world of books and stories and learn first words with this…
Oct 21, 2022 • Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, mini mondays, Reading Resources
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of October 24, 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… Sensory Wiggle Caterpillar Price: $6.99 each This Sensory Wiggle Caterpillar is perfect for fidgeting hands! Kids of all ages will enjoy shaking this rainbow-coloured caterpillar back and…
Oct 24, 2022 • ATV, caterpillar, feature 5, Fishing game, games, shop, Toys, Train
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING and we're learning how to make our very own catapult! For this activity, your child will learn about how a catapult is built and by checking various angles they can see if it affects how far something (we used toy bug) will fly! You’ll need: 8 Popsicle sticks…
Oct 26, 2022 • At-home Learning Resources, catapults, engineering, M’s Blog, spiders
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This week’s area of focus is TECHNOLOGY, and we’re learning how to code with Legos.

In this activity, children get to learn about how coding works and come up with their own secret messages to decode.

You’ll need:

  • Lego’s
  • Lego board
  • Coding template you can find here

First, you need to decide which two colours you’d like to use to make your secret code. We chose blue and yellow to indicate either a 0 or a 1. Next, use your template to write out your message on the Lego board. Once you have written your code out, have a friend try and figure out the message!

Can you decode our secret message? Use the template to find out!! You can try this with a friend if you need to pass along an important message.

(Answer: Children’s Museum ?)

Share your secret messages with us on social media @childmuseumwpg. We’d love to try and figure it out!

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BACK TO SCHOOL READING LIST

It’s time to head back to school! This week we look at books focused on going back to school and some for those just starting in kindergarten. School's First Day of School Rex, Adam and Robinson, Christian When we think about back to school, often our minds are on the students. But what about the…
Sep 09, 2022 • back to school, Children’s Bookshelf, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of September 12, 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 Flick Pukwudgie Price: $13.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…
Sep 12, 2022 • feature 5, fluffy, palm pals, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Here's a quick activity for all those pencils you may have purchased for kids going back to school; pencil towers! It's fun and an EnGINEERING challenge too.  All you need are pencils.  This challenge may seem simple, but it involves some steady hands and a creative mind. The goal is to stack your pencils as…
Sep 14, 2022 • building, contruction, Creative learning, engineering, pencils, STEAM, STEAM resources
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Source: Hello Ruby

Hello Ruby is a STEAM website that doubles as a whimsical way to learn about technology, computing, and coding. They’re about curiosity, playfulness and logic. Hello Ruby provides tools for kids, parents and educators to learn to understand programming in a fun and creative way. Web visitors can learn about computers, programming, and technology through their free, fun activities. There’s activities exploring robotics, geometry, CAPTCHA technology, input vs. output, and much more!

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Manitoba Theatre For Young People The Snowman, the animated holiday favourite about a little boy who goes on a magical journey with his snowman, and The Hockey Sweater, the iconic Canadian Roch Carrier story about a boy forced to wear a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater in his hockey-mad Quebec town, both come to life…
Dec 02, 2021 • concert, Family fun, holiday event, love local, Manitoba Theatre For Young People, Music, theatre, Things to do in Winnipeg, winnipeg symphony orchestra
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CREATION STATION: HANDPRINT REINDEER CRAFT

Source: simpleeverydaymom.com Kids love creating handprint crafts, and this handprint reindeer craft is perfect for young kids of all ages from toddlers to preschoolers to elementary-aged children.  Materials Coloured paper or cardstock (red, dark brown, light brown, pink) White cardstock Glue stick Scissors Reindeer template (optional, and available via subscribing at the bottom of this…
Dec 05, 2021 • at-home crafts, Christmas, crafts, Creation Station, Family fun, holiday, winter activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of December 6, 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… Fancy Pals Furries Sunrise Price: $23.99 Fancy Pals from Aurora feature a wide variety of animals, styles,…
Dec 06, 2021 • feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: BrainPop

BrainPop is a series of websites that engages kids with learning games, animated movies, and activities. Its offerings help challenge students to reflect, make connections, and engage in deeper, curiosity-driven learning. With resources across the subject spectrum, from arts and music to engineering and tech, there’s BrainPop ideas and activities to inspire every learner. Explore BrainPop.

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Winnipeg Arts Council The last Winnipeg Arts Council ArtWalk of the season happens tomorrow, October 9 at 10:30am, exploring Winnipeg's downtown and the following works: From Here Until Now by spmb Marbles at Mayfair by Erica Swendrowski Bike Racks on Broadway by Jessica Koroscil, Vanessa Kroeker and Paul Butler, and Paul Robles Heaven Between…
Oct 08, 2021 • Family fun, love local, Things to do in Winnipeg, visual arts, winnipeg arts council
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CREATION STATION: PUMPKIN PIE CRAFT

Source: anightowlblog.com With just some tissue paper, a paper plate, and glue, you can make a slice of pumpkin pie with your child today! Materials Large paper plate Orange tissue paper Brown cardstock or construction paper Glue Scissors Stapler A few cotton balls Directions First, cut your orange tissue paper into squares. Next, cut your…
Oct 10, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving day
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of October 12, 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… The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2  Regular Price: $23.99 Sale Price: $11.99 The Encyclopedia of Immaturity was…
Oct 12, 2021 • books, feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code offers a huge archive of Code At Home activities for kids to discover. Create a public service announcement to stand up for mother nature, learn digital art, play a game where you create and catch a meteor, go through their step-by-step activist toolkit series, learn the text-based language Python, and much more! Each activity features a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology. Learn more.

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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Transcona Museum Explore the community of Transcona! KidsQuest is a scavenger hunt that guides Transcona Museum visitors around the community to discover historical landmarks (like CN 2747) and challenge them with activities and questions at each stop. Spend a day or the rest of the summer completing the quest - it's up to you!…
Aug 12, 2021 • Activities for kids, Family fun, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg, Transcona Museum
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CREATION STATION: POOL NOODLE RACETRACK

Source: lindsayandandrew.blogspot.com Materials Pool noodles with a hollow middle Duct tape or electrical tape Utility knife or box cutter (adults only!) Paper, scissors, toothpicks, and markers or pencil crayons to create a finish line sign Marbles Directions With a utility knife or box cutter (adults only!), cut the pool noodles in half lengthwise and line…
Aug 14, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, summer activities, summer fun
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of August 16, 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… Dinosaur Figures Price: $6.99  Let your child’s imagination run wild with this 20-piece set of Dinosaur Figures!…
Aug 17, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Hands-On Harley-Davidson

Hands-On Harley-Davidson™ is ready to hit the road! Developed by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and on display for the first time in Canada, this educational travelling exhibition  illustrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts through a one-of-a-kind visitor experience that lets kids Dream It!… Build It!… and Ride It!

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Hudson’s Bay Giving Day

Support the Children's Museum and SAVE! Thursday, September 17 is Hudson's Bay Giving Day. Purchase your Hudson’s Bay Giving Day event ticket for $5.00 – the proceeds of which will be donated to the Children’s Museum – and SAVE 10-20% OFF* throughout the store all day long! Read More...
Sep 06, 2015 • fundraising event, giving day, HBC, hudson's bay, the bay
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#SeriouslyAdult-Murder Mystery

Attention adults – #SeriouslyAdult was made for you! The next event in this fundraising event series is the Murder Mystery on Friday, October 16. In an intense world of deception and intrigue, you must rely on your wit and intuition to catch a killer. Assume the role of detective and discover clues, examine evidence, question…
Sep 13, 2015 • #SeriouslyAdult, 18+, adult, adult events, fundraising events, Murder Mystery
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Discover Giving Festival

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will be hosting the Discover Giving Festival on April 30 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM at the Children’s Museum. Join us along with other Winnipeg-based charitable organizations as we showcase the gift of giving to families with children of any age. Read More...
Apr 10, 2016 • #DiscoverGiving, AFP, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Discover Giving Festival, philanthropy
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