Popsicle Stick Geometry
Let’s do some hands on math work! Build 2D shapes with popsicle sticks! Talk vertices and edges, angles, perimeter, symmetry, and more as you build creative shapes. You can even…
Math Manipulatives
Manipulatives make math more manageable and the Library’s Math Manipulatives Learn @ Home Kit is filled with tools like fraction circles, ten frames, dice, and more that teachers use all…
The Building Challenge
What can you make with squares, circles, and pentagons? Just about anything! Discover the wonder of The Building Challenge Learn-At-Home Kit made right here in the Library’s own hackLAB! For…
Unplugged Coding Games
Who says you need fancy robots or screen time to practice coding? Learn ways to introduce coding and practice techniques like problem solving and debugging using simple toys you have…
Cinnamon Ornaments
Baking is a hands on way to do some science experiments because baking is all about… Chemistry! For the holidays, why not make some beautiful, cinnamon spiced apple sauce ornaments?…
Paper Airplanes
Defy gravity with Miss Laura’s Paper Airplane STEAM challenge: can you design and fold a paper airplane that can both carry cargo and glide more than 3 meters? For design…
Coding with LEGO
Did you know that you can use regular LEGO to practice coding? Check out this coded maze challenge from Research Parent! Once you understand the basics, you can start asking…
Meet Sphero!
Miss Laura is sharing our favourite robotic ball: Sphero! Sphero can be programmed using a tablet to do all kinds of tricks! Race and roll, flash and flip, all while…
Slime Time with Laura
Time for a chemistry lesson with Miss Laura! Today we’re learning about polymers, viscosity, and molecules, all while making: SLIME! You’ll need glue, baking soda, and contact solution for this…
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…
Can You Crack The Code?
Check out the awesome Escape Games created by participants in this summer’s Virtual Library Lockdown: Create & Crack the Code program! You’ll have just 20 minutes to complete each challenge…
Nature Mandala
Here’s a fun activity you can do after a walk in the forest! Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can use whatever sticks, flowers, bark, or leaves…
Creating Cloud Dough
Clear out the sandbox because it’s time to make cloud dough! This super simple mixture creates the softest sensory play of all time! But you’ll want a big bin to…
Tynker Challenge
Who doesn’t love a BBQ’d Burger? Check out Tynker‘s special Father’s Day coding challenge and learn how to use block-based coding to create the Ultimate Dad Burger!
Hour of Code
Learn the building blocks of computer science with one hour tutorials and activities presented by Hour of Code! Their step-by-step process introduce new blocks of code gradually and is sure…
#LLCBuildingChallenge
Take your LEGO building to the next level and get inspired with weekly building challenges, straight from LEGOLAND, California! Join Master Builders, Miss Laura, and others by using #LLCBuildingChallenge to…
The Wonder Challenge
Even if you don’t have a robot at home, you don’t have to stop building your coding skills! The 9 Week Wonder Challenge is available to anyone! You’ll develop your…
Chrome Music Lab
Learn about chords, notes, sound waves, rhythm, and more with Chrome Music Lab! This website is such a fun way to explore and play with sound. What is your favourite…
Homemade Bird Feeders
Do you spot any birds or squirrels outside? Join Miss Laura in sharing a snack with them by making your own homemade bird feeder! For more bird feeder design idea,…
Coding with a Deck of Cards
You don’t need a computer or tablet to introduce coding to kids! Try this game from Teach Your Kids Code to introduce some of the basics of coding! All you’ll…
Coding with Scratch and Scratch Jr.
Create and explore with one of the most popular block-based coding platforms: Scratch! It’s a great way to get into coding, with endless possibilities. Check it out!
The Best DIY Play Dough
Looking for ways to keep your kiddos entertained? Try this recipe to make the softest DIY play dough EVER!