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Crazy Cool Caterpillars
Spring is here, which means caterpillars are starting to creep and crawl here at Kidspace!
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Dress Like A Pirate
Ahoy mateys! September 19 is “International Talk Like a Pirate Day.” To prepare for this day of momentous adventure and exploration, here are some ideas to take your normal wardrobe and give it some pirate pizzazz! Start by pillaging your closet Start by pillaging your closet to see what fashionable treasures you can discover. Here are some tips and tricks to help create your own pirate costumes at home: Start …
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Recess At-Home
With distance learning comes distance recess. Here are some games and activities that can be played outside or inside, individually or with a partner, with little to no supplies beyond what you probably already have on hand. These are also great “brain break” activities for when your student just needs to do something that doesn’t look or feel like school work! Keep It in the Air – I remember playing …
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National Aviation Day
It’s National Aviation Day! Did you know: In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made August 19 National Aviation Day to celebrate all things aviation. August 19 is also Orville Wright’s birthday. Orville is the younger of the Wright brothers and was the pilot for the airplane he built with his brother Wilbur. The Wright brothers did NOT build the first airplane, BUT they did build the first successful airplane with aircraft controls. …
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8 Kid-Driven Conversation Starters
“Wow! Look at what I just found.” “I want to make that!” “Let’s climb up the hill and play in the water!” When I think about the families that visit Kidspace Children’s Museum, I always smile at a very common sight I see around campus. I will see the children excitedly lead their grown-ups towards the next exhibit or activity that intrigues them or captivates their attention. They shape the experience of their entire group’s visit by …
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Sensory Sandcastles
When it comes to sandcastles, what is your style? Are you an architectural builder who uses buckets, mold, cups, and shovels to construct your castle? Or do you prefer a more abstract, surrealist approach to your building? Using water, dripping sand, and alternative designs to form your castle? No matter your style and approach – sand is a great way to activate and explore the senses! Sand is a perfect …
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Edible Art
Getting kids involved with snack and lunch can bring enjoyment and familiarity with cooking basics to the whole family! It also supports fine motor skill development, encourages healthy eating habits, and gives kids a creative outlet as they conjure up delectable designs they get to eat. What You Need We like to use what things we already have. We find this is a great way to use leftovers or finish off …
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The Floor Is Lava!
A Classic For A Reason The Floor is Lava is a classic game packed with great learning, and filled with imaginative role-play and physical limit testing. Kids rehearse different scenarios and outcomes, helping to grow a sense of readiness for new experiences in a changing world. It’s unique every time and shaped by the different players, environments, and resources. The most magical part is that it also creates an explosive amount of learning! Learning That’s …
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Ramp Up The Play!
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to build, especially with random things around the house. From couch cushions, empty boxes, bedding, and pans, it didn’t take a lot for me to see potential in nearly everything that didn’t adhere to the wall or was too heavy for me to lift. Once I discovered that I could recreate a slide, ramps quickly became a go-to component …
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Super Simple Slime
Messy? Check. Easy? Check. Slimy? CHECK! This super simple slime recipe is easy, fun, and made using common ingredients found in the kitchen. And, since it’s made with soap and corn starch it’s not only easy to make, but also easy to clean up. Supplies: Bowl Corn Starch Dish soap Food coloring Water ½ measuring cup 1 measuring cup Instructions: 1. Pour ½ Cup of dish soap into a …
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Imagination Workshop Challenge: Build An Exhibit!
Ready for another Imagination Workshop challenge? One of our Imagination Workshop FUNdamentals is to “Share ideas and work together” – an important part of who Kidspace is! This week, come together to help us build a miniature Kidspace from home! 1. Pick your favorite part of the museum! Need some inspiration? Here are some things to check out: – Our video: What’s Your Favorite Exhibit! – Take a virtual tour …
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