Pre-Coding with Patterning
If you want to understand coding, you first need to understand patterning, so join Miss Laura this week for a precoding, patterning activity! What kind of patterns will you create?
Oobleck
Ever heard of a “Non Newtonian Fluid?” What about OOBLECK? Get messy with Miss Laura today as she mixes cornstarch and water to create some awesome slime. Check out what happens as you move your hand slowly through the mixture. Then, what happens when you move your hand quickly through it?
The Umbrella STEAM Challenge
Put on your engineering hats, it’s time to get inventive! Can you create an umbrella for a toy using materials found around your house? Remember, in STEAM activities, there is never just ONE right answer!
Walking Water
Have you ever see walking water?! Grab some food colouring, water, glasses, and paper towels and join Miss Laura as we discover some colourful capillary action! If you want more experiment inspiration, check out The STEM Laboratory!
Constellations
Star light, star bright, what are the stars you’ll see tonight? As the sunsets sooner, it’s a great time to do some star gazing! What constellations can you see in the night sky? Create your own starry skies with Miss Laura this week!
Telling Tales Festival
Connect with your favourite stories in new ways, learn from the best children’s authors, and ignite your imagination with the Telling Tales Festival! Check out their book lists, activity lists, and great videos from some fantastic Canadian talent. Find it all here: https://tellingtales.org
Apple Boats
Prepare for some fruity fun! Do apples float or sink? You might be able to guess the answer because we’re going to turn this delicious snack into a boat! Join Miss Laura for a fruity and fun STEAM activity!
Shadow Art
Play with light and shadow as you make a work of art with your toys in the sunshine! Materials Need: Paper Writing Utensils Toys Sunshine (or another light source)
Big Life Journal
Check out the free resources from Big Life Journal! They promote positivity and a growth mindset in children (and give away free printable activities every Friday!). Find out more here!
The Virtual Science Fair presents… Tea Bag Rocket
**Adult Assistance Required** For the final week of the Virtual Science Fair we’re getting ready to blast off using… a tea bag? Kids, grab a grown up, and join Miss Sarah as we discover how to create a tea bag rocket! 🚀