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:

  1. Cut out the shapes for your train in various colours of construction paper.
  2. Glue the pieces together to create the train (except for the wheels).
  3. Poke a hole through the middles of the 3 black circles with the fasteners.
  4. Fasten the wheels onto the bottom of your train.
  5. Decorate as desired.
  6. Turn the wheels to make it chug along!

Just like Junction 9161 in the Children’s Museum, your child can create their own version! Every train needs an ENGINEER, this is your child’s chance. The engineering science behind a train’s wheels is all about the axle. The axle connects the wheels, so they move together along the track!

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This Sensory Wiggle Caterpillar is perfect for fidgeting hands! Kids of all ages will enjoy shaking this rainbow-coloured caterpillar back and forth to see it squiggle and hear it jiggle! Measures approximately 7” long.

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Wooden Fishing Game
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Go fish with this Wooden Fishing Game! Kit includes storage tin, 2 magnetic fishing rods, 1 non-woven fishing pond, and 10 coloured fish. Tin measures approximately 6.75” H.

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Building Blocks Sunshine Party
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Blind box-style plastic egg containing assorted plastic building blocks to create fun Sunshine Party characters! Contents vary. Each egg sold separately. Contains 26-35 pieces.

Suitable for ages 6+

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Canada Choo Choo Train
Price: $7.99 each

This toddler-friendly, friction-powered Canada Choo Choo train chugs happily along. Pull back action. Measures approximately 2.75” H x 4.25” W.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Canada ATV
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The Canada ATV is tough and can explore all the tough terrain in Canada – from muddy valleys to the back country roads. Pull back action. Measures approximately 4” H x 4” W.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Building Blocks – Dinosaurs
Price: 3.99 each

Blind box-style plastic egg containing assorted plastic building blocks to create one complete Dinosaur measuring 3”! Contents vary. Each egg sold separately.

Suitable for ages 6+

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Mini Express Train Set
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Choo-choo! This Mini Express Train Set is battery-operated* and sure to delight. Set includes: 1 Locomotive, 1 Tender, 1 Gondola, 1 Caboose, 3 Curved Tracks, 2 Switch Tracks, and 2 Straight Tracks. Measures approximately 6″ x 11″.  (*Requires 1 AA battery – not included).

Suitable for ages 8+

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Shoulderkins Tal Turtle
Price: $16.99

Shoulderkins are magnetic friends that rest securely on your shoulder and accompany you wherever you go! A magnet sits at the bottom of the plush, which allows it to attach to the fabric-covered metal base. Fun, stylish, and convenient, you’ll want to have a Shoulderkin with you at all times! Tal Turtle is green with a brown shell and is in a lying position. Measures approximately 6”. 

Suitable for ages 3+ 

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Yay Kiji Slime Buddy
Price: $7.99 each

So squishing cute! This Kiji Buddy comes with its own slime. Use your imagination to have fun with the Kiji and its slime. If your Kiji gets dirty, simply wipe off with soap and water.

Suitable for ages 5+

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Building Blocks – Creator Train
Price: 3.99 each

Blind box-style plastic egg containing assorted plastic building blocks to create one train car measuring 3”! Contents vary. Each egg sold separately.

Suitable for ages 6+

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Basketball Game
Price: $5.99 each

Develop your skills and have fun at the same time with this classic tabletop Basketball Game. Improve your hand-eye coordination and launch balls at the net with the touch of your finger – challenge a friend or play solo and see how many points you can score! Assembled measures approximately 11” high.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Sticky Squish Star (Assorted Colours Available)
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You gliterally will not be able to get enough of these Sticky Squish Stars! Squeeze and watch them expand in your hand. They’re great for stress relief or tactile fun! Each sold separately.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Dinosaur Fossil Putty (Assorted Colours Available)
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Inside this gel-like putty lies a plastic dinosaur fossil. Assorted fossils and putty colours in a reusable 3.5″ diameter container. (Note: Colour choice does not indicate which dinosaur fossil will be inside.)

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Die-Cast Pull Back Train Set
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With cars measuring approximately 2” long, these mini Die-Cast Pull Back Train Sets make the perfect addition to a toy train collection. Available in a variety of colours and styles, pull back these vehicles and watch as they race across any smooth surface. 4 train cars per set, each set sold separately.

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Building Blocks – City Construction Vehicle
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Blind box-style plastic egg containing assorted plastic building blocks to create one complete City Construction Vehicle measuring 3”! Contents vary. Each egg sold separately.

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Classic Diesel Locomotive
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This die-cast Classic Diesel Locomotive captures the nostalgic charm of the original. It comes equipped with a pullback motor, which means you just pull it back and it takes off. The die cast metal body is sturdy and beautifully detailed – perfect for train enthusiasts young or old! Available in your choice of Yellow (Pacific Express 1730), Silver (Pacific Line 1620), Black (New York Central 1870), or Orange (Western Line 1895) – each sold separately. Approximate product dimensions: 2”H x 1.5”W x 7”L

Suitable for ages 3+

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Wooden Train Whistle
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All aboard! Now you can re-create the sound of a steam locomotive’s whistle with this fabulous wooden train whistle. Its four chambers give it a rich, realistic sounding whistle while its chunky design is perfect for little hands to grip.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Zoomster Locomotive
Price: $9.99

This toddler-friendly, friction-powered train chugs along with popping sounds and bobbing smokestack. Approximate dimensions: 4”H x 2.5”W x 3.5”L

Suitable for ages 2+

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Train Sound Puzzle
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“Wooo, wooo” says the old-fashioned steam engine when all nine puzzle pieces are placed in the board. Your child will “get on board” with matching and listening skills while doing this wooden puzzle with its matching picture under the pieces. Note: Requires 2 x AAA batteries (not included)

Suitable for ages 3+

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Pullback Train Set
Price: $11.99

Choo-choo! This mini locomotion Pullback Train Set will provide hours of fun – simply link the train cars, pull back, and watch it go! Each package includes 1 engine and 3 linkable cars. Engine and cars measure between 2 – 2.5” long. Combination of die-cast and plastic materials make these toy trains durable for years of fun. 

Suitable for ages 5+

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CP Canada 150 Train Event

Chugga chugga choo choo! On Friday, August 4 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM, the CP Canada 150 Train will be stationed at the Southdale Community Centre at 254 Lakewood Boulevard to host a free concert by some of Canada’s best musical performers, including Juno award winner Dean Brody. Come add your own dream for Canada’s future to the Spirit of Tomorrow train car as it makes its way across our great nation, finishing with a display in Ottawa! Visit the Children’s Museum’s tent to make your own pictographic conductor hat featuring our very own 9161 locomotive, take your photo in one of our engineer costumes, and have an off the rails good time!

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Chugga chugga choo choo! On Friday, August 4 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM, the CP Canada 150 Train will be stationed at the Southdale Community Centre at 254 Lakewood Boulevard to host a free concert by some of Canada’s best musical performers, including Juno award winner Dean Brody. Come add your own dream for Canada’s future to the Spirit of Tomorrow train car as it makes its way across our great nation, finishing with a display in Ottawa! Visit the Children’s Museum’s tent to make your own pictographic conductor hat featuring our very own 9161 locomotive, take your photo in one of our engineer costumes, and have an off the rails good time!

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As fall approaches, it's time to plan for end-of-year holiday events: staff parties, family celebrations, receptions, and more. With twelve permanent galleries that spark kids' creative learning as well as private rooms of varying sizes and numerous optional services including our seasonal Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bar and personal Shop-er holiday gift services, the Children's Museum…
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Attention Educators: We're now accepting School Program Bookings for the 2017/18 School Year! With 55+ Manitoba curriculum-linked School Programs for Grades N - 5 available in English, French, Basic French, or Immersion, as well as other special school offers and upcoming events, the Children's Museum is a perfect destination to extend your students' learning experiences…
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Introducing...The Findlay Family! An interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery, the Children’s Museum believes in the potential of all children and values diversity, inclusion, and positive social change. We meet our mission 359 days a year and continued success depends a great deal on community partnerships. That’s where…
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