Nurture your early learner’s scientific brain in our Virtual Littles Lab. Test, observe, and examine new materials each week in this hands-on STEAM program, specially designed for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers (though all children are welcome).

A list of materials used in each program can be found below. Use supplies you have at home or purchase a supply kit for pick-up at the London Children’s Museum! One supply kit is $15 and includes enough materials for one child, for all four weeks of the program.

*Register in advance for this 4-week Zoom program, led by Program Facilitator, Hannah. Space is limited.*

March 3: Motions and Potions

Create a DIY lava lamp as you move and groove to your favourite tunes. Supplies Required:

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Plastic cup
• 5 drops food colouring
• 2 Alka Seltzer tablets
• Dancing scarf
• 1 cup of water (not included in supply kit)

March 10: Forging Fossils

Learn about fossils from the London Children’s Museum collection and make your own salt dough fossil. Supplies Required:

• ½ cup salt
• 1 cup flour
• Popsicle stick
• ¼ cup water (not included in supply kit)
• Mixing bowl (not included in supply kit)

March 17: Radiant Rainbows

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a colourful rainbow experiment and a scavenger hunt! Supplies Required:

• Rainbow scavenger hunt sheet
• Skittles
• ½ of warm water (not included in supply kit)
• Plate (not included in supply kit)

March 24: Puppet Play Storytime

Create a paper bag puppet and use it for a dramatic retelling of the story, “The Gruffalo”! Supplies Required:

• Paper bag
• Tape (or glue)
• White and brown construction paper
• Colouring supplies (marker, crayons, etc) (not included in supply kit)
• Scissors (not included in supply kit)