Playtime puts you in a better mood and is important for a child's development, but most of all it's just fun! Enjoy this WonderWeek full of fun craft, and science activities and get to playing.
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During every WonderWeek we encourage children to play, experiment with science, and to create craft projects. But have you ever considered just how important it is for children's development to be allowed to play and to create art?
Here's why play and art are essential to a child's life: Play builds imagination and creativity. Art and play help to develop mental growth in children by allowing them to try out new ideas. Creativity is a useful skill to have even later in their adult life.
Creating art and playing also allow children to exercise self-expression. Self-expression is important because it can be a way for the child to convey their emotions in a healthy and positive way.
Another reason why crafts and play are important is that when kids use their fingers to manipulate art materials, they are developing their fine motors skills.
Play and artistic projects also encourage a stronger sense of independence, and they sharpen the child's problem-solving abilities.
The following are fun craft, and science activities which will occur all throughout May 23-28. Ready, set, play!
Paper Puppets
Play all day as you create your own animal hand puppet.
Location: Art Academy
Cup and Ball Game
Challenge yourself with the DIY version of this classic game!
Location: Junktion
Paper Plate Dragon
Dragons are fierce and majestic creatures. Create your own dragon to soar through the air!
Location: Junktion
Unicorn Hand Puppet
Create your own playful puppet in the style of a magical unicorn!
Location: Junktion
UV Bracelets
What is ultraviolet light?! In this activity you will learn about UV light in respect to visible light and other radiation. Create your own UV bracelet to take home!
Location: Science Station
Playground Architects!
Create your own playground equipment out of popsicle sticks! Engineer working miniature swings, slides, merry-go-rounds, see-saws, monkey-bars, and more!
Location: Inventor's Workshop
Glowing Up!
Build your own light wand, and then use it to make an amazing light-doodle work of art!
Location: Maker Annex
Yeast Activation: Sugar Fermentation
Learn about the ways in which yeast comes to life as it breaks down sugar through the process of fermentation.
Location: Power Science Lab
Pupil Response Chart
Learn about how the nervous system works together with eye muscles to dilate and constrict the pupils based on the amount of available light.
Location: Power Science Lab
Field Guide to Native Insects
Build an insect guide you can fold, color, and take on your next nature hunt!
Location: EcoStation
Card Sharks - Multiplication
Show your multiplication skills by collecting cards having the highest product.
Location: Math Cart
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