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oobleck homemade slime

May 4, 2020

Oobleck: Homemade Slime

Oobleck is a mixture of cornstarch and water. One of the cool things about oobleck is that sometimes it behaves like a solid and sometimes like a liquid.

diy no-sew pillow for kids

May 4, 2020

DIY No-Sew Pillows

You don’t need to be able to sew to make a fun pillow! Using scissors and tying knots makes the pillow, but it also allows for fine-motor skill development.

silhouettes of toddlers having a dance party

May 4, 2020

The Ultimate Dance Party for Kids

Get kids movin’ and shakin’ and groovin’, as well as laughing and enjoying themselves. This activity works great to encourage movement, gross motor skills, and interpersonal collaboration and communication.

shaker jars filled with different herbs and spices

May 3, 2020

Smell Jars

Smell is an incredibly powerful sense, and smell jars are a fun way for your child to learn and interact with the world around them.

egg carton beside cotton swabs set up for toddler activity

May 3, 2020

Egg Carton Cotton Swab Push

Help your toddler develop their fine motor skills while keeping them entertained for hours! Common household items make this a TPD Favorite.

toddler sorting colored objects into cups

May 3, 2020

Color Sorting Activity for Toddlers

With simple household items, and a bit of imagination, you can create a fun, interactive game for your child.

woman mixing in food coloring to a metal bowl with flour inside

May 2, 2020

DIY Edible Fingerpaint

This Edible Fingerpaint recipe is easy to make at home, and is edible for littles ones who are exploring their taste sense!

young girl with safety googled on holding a pipette in her hands in the middle of a science experiment

May 2, 2020

Endothermic & Exothermic Reaction Examinations

Learning about the properties of heat through chemical reactions doesn’t have to need a huge laboratory and scary ingredients!

kids with safety goggles on crowding around a fizz rocket science experiment

May 2, 2020

Fizz Rockets

Grab your safety goggles and learn how to launch fizz rockets! Fizz rockets are a fantastic science experiment that kids love to take part in.

shadow puppets

May 2, 2020

Shadow Puppet Theater

Are you looking for a great indoor activity for kids that takes little supplies and big imagination? Try making a DIY Shadow Puppet Theater!

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Jun 6

Garden Party!

Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden.

Jun 7

Dancing in the Garden

Celebrate summer with music and movement for all ages!

Jun 8

Member Mornings

We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children’s Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable…