Sensory Play
This program can include any activity that stimulates a child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate, and explore which can lead to longer attention spans and focus in addition to improving their coordination and motor skills.
Experiments take place each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and is included in general museum admission.
FOCUS: Space
January 14 and 16: Craters
- It will be a little bumpy as we form craters using simple ingredients.
January 18: Rockets
- Using straws, children get a glimpse of what a rocket engine can do.
January 21 and 23: Galaxies
- We’re discussing and creating glittery galaxies.
January 25: Gravity
- It’s all about planetary science and geophysics as we demonstrate gravity.
Focus: Lunar New Year Week
January 28: Red paper cuttings
- Red paper cuttings will explore decorations and the symbolism associated with different shapes.
January 28 – February 1: Red Envelopes
- Red envelopes give us opportunity to practice calligraphy and are considered good luck.
January 28 – February 2: Fireworks in a bottle
- We’re sure too hear oohs and aahs with our fireworks in a bottle sensory play project.
January 29: Calligraphy snake
- This sensory play activity will represent Lunar New Year (2025 is the year of the snake).
January 30: Paper making
- Since China created paper, it is only fitting that we honor the tradition by making paper as our sensory play activity.
January 31: Qinghua (Ching-hwa) porcelain
- Using clay and ink, we will explore symbols of China’s art and culture
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