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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.

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!

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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S.T.E.A.M Room

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S.T.E.A.M Room

Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.

S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.

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Apr 21

Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers helps families explore the art and science of the natural world. Join us with an experienced California Naturalist through a variety of programs with hands-on experiences from specimen…

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Nature Explorers

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Apr 23

Nature Explorers

Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.

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