Tag: Things to do in Manitoba

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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 date online with their handy calendar. Shows are family-friendly and 10-15 minutes in length, original soundless productions performed by a cornucopia of the Peg’s professional theatre community. When the show is about to begin, the performer(s) will knock or ring the doorbell. You can peer through your window, sit back, relax and enjoy! Learn more.

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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
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?: 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
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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

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CREATION STATION: GIRAFFE CRAFT

Source: pick-ease.com Make a simple giraffe craft with your kids! Start by cutting out the individual giraffe shape pieces (pictured here) ahead of time, then have the kids glue the pieces in the appropriate spots to build their giraffe. Once the giraffes are assembled, use markers, bingo dabbers, Do-A-Dot markers, or other drawing tools to…
Mar 27, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 28, 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 – Aidan Dragon Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…
Mar 28, 2022 • feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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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…
Mar 30, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE


Source: nfb.ca

In March, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) celebrates la francophonie in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). This year, they’re celebrating connections that span generations, cultures and communities. The CMHR is proud to present a selection of short films, interactive stories and games with Rendez‐vous de la Francophonie. Enjoy on your desktop or mobile device and invite your friends and family to join and enjoy a conversation together and follow the guiding questions for each program. Discover the Rendez‐vous de la Francophonie 2022 programming.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 21, 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 – Sunny Lab Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…
Mar 22, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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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…
Mar 24, 2022 • Activities for kids, astronomy, Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: facebook.com The 2022 edition of Frog Follies on Ice happens tomorrow in St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba! Featuring activities like a pancake breakfast, public skating, tadpole story hour with craft, dog sled rides, and more, the day will be filled with fun for the whole family. Learn more and see the full schedule.
Mar 25, 2022 • Family fun, french culture, french heritage, love local, Things to do in Manitoba
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA


Source: fortwhyte.org

Fort Whyte Alive’s Sod House Homesteaders programming runs Sundays through the end of March. See Fort Whyte’s sod house come alive with with homestead volunteers showing you what a day in the life of homesteading pioneers was all about, and answer any questions you have. This is a fun and interactive opportunity to learn a bit more about Manitoba’s cultural history. Learn more and register.

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 14, 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 – Sweetie Cow Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…
Mar 14, 2022 • feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: hisawyer.com Do yourself a favour: Go on YouTube and look up “Rube Goldberg machine.” You and your child will be treated to videos of hilariously complicated machines built to take care of simple tasks. Who exactly was Rube Goldberg? He was an American cartoonist who rose to prominence in the first half of the…
Mar 16, 2022 • Creative learning, engineering, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE

Source: nfb.ca In March, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) celebrates la francophonie in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). This year, they're celebrating connections that span generations, cultures and communities. The CMHR is proud to present a selection of short films, interactive stories and games with Rendez‐vous de la Francophonie.…
Mar 18, 2022 • Family fun, french culture, french language, love local, national film board, online activity, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg
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Source: gimliicefestival.com

Take in the Gimli Ice Festival this weekend (March 5-6, 2022) and discover activities like the 5K (or 10K!) ice walk (or run, skate, snowshoe, bike, or ski) competition, frozen t-shirt contest, kids’ colouring competition, frozen fish toss, snow or ice creation contest, viking life re-enactors, and much more! Learn more.

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CREATION STATION: FOUR-LEAF CLOVER CANVAS ACTIVITY

Source: messylittlemonster.com Display this clover canvas on your wall and brighten up your house, or the kids could give it to someone special as a thoughtful gift. Materials Q-Tips Green craft paint Paper plates Small blank canvas Green or brown fine tip marker Directions Gather and layout all of your supplies. Cover the surface you’re…
Mar 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 7, 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 – Woolly Lamb Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…
Mar 07, 2022 • feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: iflscience.com On International Women's Day, help kids celebrate the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. In the words of IFLScience, women are at the forefront of scientific research, historically and today. There are so many scientific breakthroughs that wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of women, and doubtless…
Mar 08, 2022 • Creative learning, history, science, STEAM, STEAM resources
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA


Source: heho.ca

The 2022 edition of Festival du Voyageur is on until February 27 and there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Check out their performance line-up, have some fun with their online kid-oriented activities, or take a snow sculpture tour in Winnipeg or online. Start exploring.

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Source: minilabstudios.com Minilab is a digital production company that develops creative and educational apps for children to explore, play, and enjoy. Their apps include Professor Astro Cat's Solar System, where kids can sign up for the Astro Cat Space Programme and join Professor Astro Cat and his sidekick Astro Mouse on a fact-filled mission to…
Feb 26, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, STEAM, STEAM resources
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 28, 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… 4M Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton Price: $3.99 each Assemble this mini Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton, then use…
Feb 28, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: parents.com This fun and fun-to-build brushbot moves on its own. Just don't expect it to clean the floors! Materials Four AA batteries 6-volt battery case with wire lead terminals and an on-off switch 6-volt hobby motor Electrical tape Washer, dime, or other small, flat object Kitchen brush Duct tape Felt Scissors Tacky glue Directions…
Mar 02, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, engineering, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA


Source: Falcon Beach Ranch

Make your way through the snow-covered trails of Whiteshell Provincial Park via horse-drawn sleigh or on horseback with winter activities from Falcon Beach Ranch. The hour-long trek by horseback is available for those 12 years old and up, sleigh rides are available for families with younger kids, and both run throughout the winter. Learn more and reserve your spot.

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CREATION STATION: PAPER + POPSICLE STICK SKATES

Source: capturingparenthood.com If it's too cold to go skating, bring a fun skating activity indoors with this cute, wintery craft! Materials White paper Markers, bingo dabbers, or other decorating tool of your choice Scissors Two popsicle sticks Glue Hole punch Yarn Directions Fold a piece of paper in two and cut out a simple boot…
Feb 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 7, 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… Specimen Minerals & Fossils Price: $1.99 each A great way to introduce minerals and fossils to your…
Feb 07, 2022 • arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, science, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk Here's a heart-shaped tangram inspired by the well-known Chinese puzzles. Turn it into a card for Valentine's Day! Materials Valentine tangram puzzle sheet template (available for free download here) Scissors You can easily turn this tangram into a card for Valentine’s Day, in which case, you'll need some stiff card stock, markers or…
Feb 09, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creative learning, math, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE


Source: folklorama.ca

In an effort to support the public health orders of the province of Manitoba for the public to stay home and stay safe, Folklorama is pleased to present Folklorama at Home: The Virtual Experience, on now weekly until March 2022. Folklorama’s cultural arts division has launched a series of free virtual programs that deliver favourite aspects of the Folklorama festival converted into at-home experiences, including everything from Pow Wow drumming to Métis beading, Q&As with artists, and workshops to grow and test your skills. See the whole programming line-up and register now.

January Schedule

  • Friday, January 21: A Voyageur Adventure! with TiBert le Voyageur
  • Friday, January 28: Soaring in the Lunar New Year with a Roar!

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CREATION STATION: CATCHING SNOWFLAKES ON YOUR TONGUE SELF-PORTRAIT

Source: artisandesarts.blogspot.com This is an incredibly cute idea for a wintery self-portrait with a few different ways to approach it - you could do oil pastel drawings, as pictured above, or use coloured construction paper to cut out and glue all the different parts of each child's features and winter gear. The square teeth look…
Jan 22, 2022 • arts and crafts, at-home crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning, Family fun, winter activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 24, 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… Pako Discovery Spiral Price: $18.99 each The Pako Discovery Spiral is an interactive, educational toy that helps…
Jan 24, 2022 • arts and crafts, aurora, creativity for kids, feature 5, pako, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, stanley jr, Toys
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Source: nationalgeographic.co.uk Kids won’t need beakers and microscopes for these four biology experiments - they just need themselves! Each of these experiments from National Geographic's UK website lets children discover how a human body system works. And by doing these "tests" on their own bodies, they’ll get to see and feel exactly how their own…
Jan 26, 2022 • Activities for kids, Activity, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA


Source: Portage La Prairie Family Resource Centre

Portage La Prairie’s Family Resource Centre has shifted their programming to virtual offerings, but there’s still plenty of activities to participate in this month! Wiggle, Giggle & Munch (a physical activity and nutrition program) runs every other Monday starting January 10, Babies & Babble (parent and baby sensory activities) happens every other Tuesday starting January 11, and Toddler Shenanigans (tactile play) happens on January 20. Check out all their programming this month and sign up for a session!

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CREATION STATION: NEWSPAPER POLAR BEAR CRAFT

Source: iheartcraftythings.com Materials Polar bear craft pattern (optional; available at this link) Blue, white, and black cardstock Newspaper Googly eyes Hole punch (optional) Black marker Scissors Glue Directions Begin by cutting out several pieces from your newspaper to make your polar bear. Start with a large circle for the polar bear head and another half…
Jan 09, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, craft, Creation Station, winter activity
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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 10, 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 $25! Read More… Ludi Sensory Tube Price: $22.99 each This educational toy is an inflatable cylinder covered with fabrics in…
Jan 10, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys
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Source: mamapapabubba.com This play dough subtraction smash activity is a fun visual and tactile way for little kids to start learning subtraction! Materials Play dough, in four or five different colours Cardstock or blank flashcards Scissors (if using cardstock) Marker Plastic tray Directions Using blank flashcards or cardstock cut into squares, write out some basic…
Jan 13, 2022 • Activities for kids, Creative learning, math, STEAM, STEAM activity
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Source: Travel Manitoba

Get out and explore this winter at Riding Mountain! Pull on your parka and lace up your boots to self-guide through snowy landscapes, or join a Parks Canada guide for an in-depth snowshoe excursion during the holiday break. You can also become a Riding Mountain National Park Winter Xplorer, or try their Christmas bird count while learning more about how to identify the birds that stay in the park for the winter. Learn more about Riding Mountain’s winter activity schedule.

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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…
Dec 12, 2021 • activities, Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station
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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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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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