New Exhibits Open at Sci-Tech Discovery Center Jan 26th
Bodies, DNA Mutations, Heart Dissections, Nano Science and other Kid-Friendly Fun at Sci-Tech Discovery Center this Weekend!
Sci-Tech Discovery Center (Sci-Tech) re-opens Saturday, January 26, 2013 with two brand new exhibits: Bodies in Balance and Putting DNA to Work. Also returning are two long time favorites, Coordination Station and Nano. All of this “Mind-Stretching Fun” is open to the general public at 12 noon on Saturday at the Frisco Discovery Center.
From the day you are born, your body’s systems work hard to stay in balance with each other and to deal with challenging elements you run into in the course of living in a physical world. Your body works persistently and invisibly to keep you healthy. Bodies in Balance includes 24 interactive stations with tools that explore your body’s maze of complex systems and functions.
See the Velveteen Rabbit
“When a child loves you for a long, long time…then you become Real.”
So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams’ famous and much-loved literary classic.
Now the beloved children’s classic comes to vibrant life as well. A plush rabbit—given as a gift to a young boy—yearns for the day the boy will choose him as his special playmate, so that he can become real.
Plano Symphony Orchestra Sunday Family Series Starts Jan 27th!
2013 Family Symphony Sunday series begins January 27th with Strings!
Strings Concert, part of the Plano Family Symphony Sundays, is a fun, interactive, concert for kids ages 3-10 and their families featuring the String instrument family. Children hear, see and learn about the many different instruments as they interact with the musicians.
There will be children’s activities before the show in the lobby, including the Instrument Petting Zoo, Conductor Station, Storyboard/iPod Station, Coloring Station and Craft Station.
Developing Fine Motor Skills with Fun Activities
Easy Fine Motor Skills Activity
Guest post from KidsActivitiesBlog.com
A fine motor skills activity can help young children develop and strengthen their hand, wrist, and finger muscles. Early learning skills such as writing and dressing oneself are dependent on these muscles. Kids Activities Blog offers many great ideas for your child to have fun while building those important fine motor skills.
Easy and inexpensive activities for kids do it for me every time. For this activity, all you need are pipe cleaners and beads. I picked up these gorgeous and colorful various sized beads from JoAnn Fabrics months ago for a very reasonable price. The pipe cleaners we had in our supply closet and the small pot I purchased at Ikea for a ridiculously low price.
Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing Feb 21st-24th
Join Elmo, Grover and the Gang in Can’t Stop Singing February 21st – 24th
When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air – and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!
