Toddler Fun: Painting with Objects (In Vietnamese)
Toddler Fun: Painting with Objects (In Vietnamese)
Can you imagine painting with a celery stalk? As silly as it sounds, it’s so much fun to use different natural or homemade objects as paintbrushes. See what happens as you explore textures and patterns and discover that each new material adds something new. It’s also the perfect activity to encourage predicting and experimenting!
Materials Needed: paper (can print or draw a tree image), cotton swabs, celery stalk, fork, leaves, and tempera paints
Want to follow along with a step-by-step? Follow along with our activity sheet to get the most out of this engaging art lesson! Available in both Vietnamese and English: https://www.cdm.org/virtual-museum-painting-with-objects/
Toddler Fun! is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Storytime: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Storytime: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Author: Michael Rosen
What an adventure a bear hunt can be! Join the family of five in their hair-raising pursuit of a bear. Through the meadow, across the river and into the woods they go — conquering numerous challenges along the way. But what happens when they reach the cave? We can “bearly” conceal the secret!
Materials Needed: Make your own bear hunt at home! Spray bottle (for the river), pillows (for the mud), bubbles (for the snowstorm), a teddy bear and a sheet and/or couch cushion fort (for the bear hiding in the cave)
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Toddler Fun! Baby Sign Language (In Vietnamese)
Toddler Fun! (In Vietnamese)
Baby Sign Language
An interview with a speech pathologist. Conducted in English with Vietnamese substitle
An interview with a speech pathologist. Conducted in English with Vietnamese subtitle
Toddler Fun! is sponsored, in part,
Storytime: I Am Enough
Storytime
I Am Enough
Author: Grace Byers
Storytime is supported, in part, by ...
Science Is Everywhere: Kaleidoscope - Reflected Light
Science Is Everywhere: Kaleidoscope - Reflected Light
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Bilingual Storytime: Say Hello/Di Hola (English/Spanish)
Bilingual Storytime (English/Spanish)
Say Hello/Di Hola
Author: Rachel Isadora
Eco Explorers: Nature Meditation
Eco Explorers: Nature Meditation
Nature is beautiful and exciting to explore. But did you know that nature can also help you explore your feelings? Join educator Kaitlyn as she leads us through two different types of nature meditation: meditating in a nature space and using your imagination to visit a favorite nature space.
Materials Needed: A nature space and/or your imagination
Grade Level: K-5
Eco Explorers is supported, in part, by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
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Storytime: In My Heart
Storytime: In My Heart
Author: Jo Witek
We all feel so many feelings — happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness. But how can we describe them? Go on a lyrical journey in this beautiful children’s book that gives young children language to express how they feel.
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Join us for a Discovery Dance Party presented by Latizmo Hip Hop!
Discovery Dance Party
Presented by Latizmo Hip Hop Productions
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join us for a special Discovery Zone Dance Party presented by Latizmo Hip Hop Productions! Learn some fun hip hop dance moves and watch special screenings of Latizmo’s recent performances. Latizmo is a performance group of young dancers who are differently-abled.
“Super Latizmo II” tells the story of people with magical powers. Superheroes and villains fight for territory in this original performance created by choreographer and dance artist Jay Torres. Additional screening of sign language choreography, "Into the Unknown."
The dance party will last about 45 minutes and is free to attend. Register today: https://bit.ly/2YofCSU
Let's Get Creative: Draw a Shelter Animal!
Let's Get Creative
Draw a Shelter Animal
Did you know that this month is Clear the Shelters month? There are many animals still in shelters that need good homes. Let's meet Charlotte and Mya, two dogs that are up for adoption at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley and make art inspired by their cute photos!
Materials Needed: Photo of a shelter animal (visit hssv.org), white paper, black marker, color pencils or markers (optional)
Grade Level: K-5
Let’s Get Creative! is supported, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José.
Cows In The Kitchen/Vacas En La Cocina
Cows In The Kitchen/Vacas En La Cocina
Author:June Crebbin
Author: Favorite stuffed pet
Join us for Animals Inspire Us on SATURDAY, AUGUST 22!
Join us SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 on Facebook and YouTube for an hourlong animal fun bonanza with our friends at the Palo Alto Humane Society!
Animals Inspire Us! will feature a showcase of fun content around the themes of animal care and advocacy, as well as compassion towards animals. This virtual program will feature two uniquely produced magic shows by magician Patrick Livingstone, who is all about humor, kindness, and animals. We'll also feature PAHS-produced content including Touchy Feely Talks (Absolute Best Way to Treat a Dog, Chickens are Wonderful Pets, Tildie & Her Rat Mansion), a Storytime reading (Trees Are Never Lonely), a film (A Dog’s Day), and art created by students in the PAWS for PAHS program!
Toddler Fun: Water That Walks!
Toddler Fun: Water That Walks!
Can water “walk?” Learn how water absorption and gravity can create a colorful illusion of walking water!
Materials Needed: 7 small plastic cups or glasses, 6 paper towels, 3 primary food colors: red, yellow and blue, water
Optional: Print out Water Walking Color Mixing Sheet and crayons (red, yellow, orange, blue, green and purple)
Want to follow along with a step-by-step? Follow along with our activity sheet to get the most out of this engaging art lesson! Available in both Vietnamese and English: https://www.cdm.org/virtual-museum-water-that-walks/
Toddler Fun! is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Storytime: Goodnight Gorilla
Storytime: Goodnight Gorilla
Who let the animals out? When a zoo keeper does his final rounds for the night, a sneaky gorilla takes his keys and starts letting his animal friends out of their cages! Join the procession as the whole zoo follows the zookeeper home.
Materials Needed: Bring an animal stuffy!
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Toddler Fun! (Vietnamese): Nature Collage Suncatcher
Toddler Fun! (Vietnamese): Nature Collage Suncatcher
Make all the sunshine around us dynamic by creating and displaying your very own suncatcher! Take a nature walk around your neighborhood to find natural materials for this optical activity.
Materials Needed: paper plate, transparent contact paper or packing tape, yarn or ribbon, flowers, leaves or sticks, scissors, tape
Optional: A basket or bag for nature walk; crayons or markers for decoration
Toddler Fun! is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Storytime: Over in the Meadow
Storytime: Over in the Meadow
Author: Based on the poem by Olive A. Wadsworth
As night sets on a meadow home to many animal families, all the little babies are settling into bed. Children will be enraptured by the beautiful, dynamic illustrations that visualize this classic Appalachian counting rhyme — from one little turtle to 10 little fireflies, we don’t need to count just sheep to get sleepy!
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SV Creates.
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Toddler Fun: Make a Sky Window
Toddler Fun: Make a Sky Window
Look up to the sky. What do you see at night? What do you see during the day? Create your very own sky window to see your favorite version of the sky at any time! This fun activity teaches little ones how to use their observational skills to make art.
Materials Needed: 8.5” x 11” piece of cardboard, black and blue construction paper, sky images, glue stick, scissors
Want to follow along with a step-by-step? Follow along with our activity sheet to get the most out of this engaging art lesson! Available in both Vietnamese and English: https://www.cdm.org/virtual-museum-make-a-sky-window/
Toddler Fun! is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Storytime: How to Catch a Star
Storytime: How to Catch a Star
Have you ever wanted to catch a star? How high do you need to climb to get one? Up a tree? Take a rocket ship? Go on an adventure with a little boy trying to reach the stars who finds an unexpected surprise!
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Thank you for helping us celebrate 30 years of inspiring curiosity, play and learning in the San Jose Bay Area community!
Tell us: what are your favorite memories from the past 30 years at the museum? Share with the hashtag #30YearsOfDiscovery or submit at www.cdm.org/virtual-museum/share-your-memories for a chance to win a family four-pack once the museum reopens!
Bilingual Storytime: Mouse Paint/Pintura de Ratón
Bilingual Storytime: Mouse Paint/Pintura de Ratón
What happens when primary colors mix? Find out with us on a colorful paint adventure with three white mice that discover a red jar of paint, a blue one, and a yellow one. Each mouse gets soaked in color, and while trying to escape a cat, their frantic movements leave a rainbow behind.
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Maze Craze Supercut
Maze Craze Supercut
Missed Jonathan during the week? Catch all the Maze Jam fun again in a special maze craze supercut! This video kicks off with an original animation featuring Ink (the Maze Jam mascot), interview excerpts featuring Jonathan’s incredible maze art, two maze lessons, and a sneak peek into the Maze Jam app!
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Toddler Fun: Line & Shape Sensory Bins
Toddler Fun: Line & Shape Sensory Bins
What kinds of lines can you make with a toy car? What textures are fun to draw in? Explore lines and shapes by creating a homemade sensory bin!
Looking for a step-by-step? Follow along with the video using instructions in either Vietnamese or English and enjoy some toddler fun with your little ones: https://www.cdm.org/virtual-museum-sensory-bin-fun-explore-lines-and-shapes/
Materials Needed: Glass casserole dish or plastic bin, white rice, box or bin, color paper for decorating the bottom of the bin or box, toy animal or car, drawing paper, and marker
*Optional for dyeing rice: 1 cup of white rice, 1 tsp of vinegar, and food coloring
Toddler Fun! is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
Storytime: The Secret
Storytime: The Secret
Author: Lindsay Barrett George
Mr. Snail has a secret. He shares it with one friend, who shares it with another, and another, and another. Follow the trail of the secret and see how it makes its way back to Mr. Snail!
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
Maze Jam Session with Guest Artist Jonathan Pappas (2/2)
Maze Jam Session with Guest Artist Jonathan Pappas (2/2)
Now that we’ve learned the basics of mazes, let’s work together to create a collaborative maze! Ask a family member to create a maze with you and follow along as the Maze Jam team shows you how to create a simple collaborative maze. You’ll keep growing your maze until you’ve made it a thing of art! Enjoy the original music track created by the Maze Jam team!
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Maze Jam Session with Guest Artist Jonathan Pappas (1/2)
Maze Jam Session with Guest Artist Jonathan Pappas (1/2)
What are the basics of mazes? Learn how to get started making mazes with a classic design, then add complexity and creativity. The Maze Jam team’s lesson includes unique maze artwork and a musical score in this hands-on activity video!
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Bilingual Storytime: My Neighborhood/Mi Barrio
My Neighborhood/Mi Barrio
Author: Veronica Angel
Walking around your neighborhood, what do you see? One little boy takes us on a neighborhood tour, weaving in and out of houses, streets, a park, a school, and more. Enjoy this wayfaring read about wayfinding!
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
We love reading all the memories that have been shared with us in honor of the museum's 30th birthday!
Please keep the submissions coming by posting your favorite memories at the museum with the hashtag #30YearsOfDiscovery or submit at https://www.cdm.org/share-your-memories! Written memories, photos, videos, and artwork are all welcomed!
All submissions will be entered for a chance to win a family four-pack for a day at the museum once we are cleared to reopen! 🎉"
Join us for an aMAZEing week of Mazes with Jonathan Pappas!
Join us for an aMAZEing week of maze craze with guest artist Jonathan Pappas! Learn about maze art in a Q&A, try your hand at maze art in sessions hosted by Jonathan, and enjoy maze-inspired storytimes, science sessions and activities. We’re in a maze daze all week long!
Storytime: The Seals on the Bus
Storytime: The Seals on the Bus
Book: The Seals on the Bus
Author: Lenny Hort
LeRoy Neiman’s lively animal paintings have inspired us to observe the animals around us. Join us for “The Seals on the Bus,” a family’s adventure on a city bus full of interesting animal passengers. What kinds of noises will this bus make?
Storytime is supported, in part, by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and SVCreates.
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Among the largest children’s museums in the nation, Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose inspires creativity, curiosity and lifelong learning.
