Mini Maker Week
Transcript of Mini Maker Week
Nonprofit Organization
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North Easton, MA
Permit No. 33
The Old Fire Station 9 Sullivan Avenue
North Easton, MA 02356 (508) 230-3789 www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
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Lego™ Day Wednesday, April 6 / 11:30am-1pm
We’re taking the bricks to a place where play and
problem-solving go hand-in-hand! The emphasis
will be on building creatively and thinking
outside the box, making for some pretty clever
solutions for sure! Free with admission.
Mini Maker Week
Saturday, April 30
10am-2pm $5 M; $10 NM
Come you must, dressed in your best Star Wars
attire, and train alongside Jedi Master Awesome
Robb to learn his (mind) tricks. Defeat the
Empire with light sabers, take part in the Jedi
Training course, make some out-of-this-world
crafts and then refuel with galactic snacks like
Han Rollos.
Daddy ’Dos Sunday, May 22 / 3pm
$15 per adult/child pair; Pre-registration required
Comb one, comb all! Join the stylists from
Mansfield’s Stylin’ Kids Salon in our hands-on
workshop offering Dads (moms and
grandparents are also welcome) who struggle
with styling their daughters’ hair the chance to
master the latest hairstyles. Guaranteed to be
locks of fun—and a special bonding experience
for Dad and his mane girl!
Activity sponsored by Lloyd Animal Medical Center
April Vacation / April 18-22
It’s a family-friendly celebration of invention,
creativity and resourcefulness. Meet Makers who
will be sharing their knowledge and talents
through demos and hands-on activities. We’ll
introduce you to different Makers throughout
the week and explore a variety of projects
featuring art and technology.
Activity sponsored by Lloyd Animal Medical Center
Animal Homes and Habitats Wednesday, May 25 / 10am-1pm
Animal World Experience show at 11am
From frogs in a bog to
bears in their lair, animal
habitats are just plain fun
to learn about! Explore
nature in the Wild Place,
make some home tweet
homes, and enjoy a live
animal show at 11am.
Free with admission.
Sponsored by Lloyd Animal Medical Center
Father’s Day Road Race & Walk Sunday, June 19
7:30am registration, 9am start
Find your happy pace! It’s our 22nd Annual
Father’s Day Road Race and Walk featuring
certified 5K and 10K courses throughout the
beautiful landscapes of historic North Easton
village. There will be t-shirts, raffle prizes, ice
cream and free childcare for pre-registrants!
Register online at fathersdayroadrace.com.
Sponsored by
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Exploring Music / Wednesdays 10-10:45am
*No class April 20
Music is known to build your baby or toddler’s brain.
This popular program offers a variety of creative musical
activities including singing, rhythm-making, dramatic
interpretation, listening and learning about different
forms and styles of music and lots of movement!
Act It Out! / Thursdays, 10am-11am
*No class April 21 Bring your favorite stories to life! Join us as we become
well-known characters and create props for lively
renditions of classic stories! Each week we’ll explore a
new book through play acting, music, movement and
crafts.
Ballet for Beginners / Fridays 10-10:45am
Beginning May 13
Enjoy an introduction to ballet in a friendly, relaxed
atmosphere. This class allows lots of room for self
expression while also teaching basic positions and
terminology. A great first dance class!
STEM for Beginners / Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm
Beginning May 13 Preschoolers are invited to become young scientists and
strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
skills through hands-on exploration. This program will
encourage children to ask questions, ponder the
unknown, and test ideas, giving them an edge up on
science-based skills they will encounter later in school.
American Girl Thursday, April 14, 6:30-8pm
Saturday, April 16, 12:30-2pm
$15 Members, $20 Non-members; Pre-registration required
Step back in time with your favorite American Girl doll.
Each program will feature stories, games and songs from
a different girl’s era. We’ll also make a special craft for
you and your doll.
FREE with admission. No registration necessary.
Wonder Partners
They’ll invite you and your child to join in our weekly themes
and fun activities. Come and make memories with us! Check
our website for times.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Museum Open 12-5
STEAM Team 1-3
3
Museum Open 12-5
4
Museum Closed
5
Animals/texture
6 LEGO Day 11:30-1
Music 10-10:45
Animals/texture
7 Act it Out! 10-11
Babysitting 12:30-5
Animals/texture
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Animals/texture
9
Museum Open 12-5
Animals/texture
10
Museum Open 12-5
Animals/texture
11
Museum Closed
12
Wearable Art
13
Music 10-10:45
Wearable Art
14 Act it Out! 10-11
American Girl 6:30-8
Wearable Art
15
Wearable Art
16 Open 12-5
American Girl 12:30-2
Wearable Art
17
Museum Open 12-5
Wearable Art
18
Museum Open 9-5
19
Museum Open 9-5
20
Museum Open 9-5
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Museum Open 9-5
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Museum Open 9-5
23
Museum Open 12-5
Wearable Art
24
Museum Open 12-5
Wearable Art
25
Museum Closed
26
Build It
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Music 10-10:45
Build It
28
Act it Out! 10-11
Build It
29
Build It
30Star Wars Day
10-2
ArtWeek
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Music 10-10:45
Fun with Paint
2
Act it Out! 10-11
Fun with Paint
3 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Fun with Paint
4
Museum Open 12-5
STEAM Team 1-3
5
Museum Open 12-5
6
Museum Closed
7
Fabric
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Music 10-10:45
Fabric
9
Act it Out! 10-11
Fabric
10 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Fabric
11
Museum Open 12-5
Fabric
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Museum Open 12-5
Fabric
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Museum Closed
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Build It
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Music 10-10:45
Build It
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Act it Out! 10-11
Build It
17 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Build It
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Museum Open 12-5
Build It
19 Father’s Day
Road Race
20 Summer Hours
Museum Open 9-4
Nature Makers
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Nature Makers
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Music 10-10:45
Nature Makers
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Act it Out! 10-11
Nature Makers
24 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Nature Makers
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Museum Open 12-4
Nature Makers
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Museum Closed
27
Museum Open 9-4
Red, White and Blue
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Red, White and Blue
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Music 10-10:45
Red, White and Blue
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Act it Out! 10-11
Red, White and Blue
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Museum Open 12-5
ArtWeek
2
Museum Closed
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ArtWeek
4
Music 10-10:45
ArtWeek
5
Act it Out! 10-11
ArtWeek
6 Family Autism Night
5:30-8
Art Week
7 Open 12-5
STEAM Team 1-3
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Museum Closed
9
Museum Closed
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Triangles
11
Music 10-10:45
Triangles
12
Act it Out! 10-11
Triangles
13 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Triangles
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Museum Open 12-5
Triangles
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Museum Open 12-5
Triangles
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Museum Closed
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Tubes
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Music 10-10:45
Tubes
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Act it Out! 10-11
Tubes
20 Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Tubes
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Museum Open 12-5
Tubes
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Museum Open 12-5
Tubes
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Museum Closed
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Nature Makers
25 Music 10-10:45
Animal Homes 10-1
Nature Makers
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Act it Out! 10-11
Nature Makers
27Ballet 10-10:45
STEM 11:30-12:30
Nature Makers
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Museum Open 12-5
Nature Makers
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Museum Closed
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Museum Closed
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Fun with Paint
APRIL VACATION’S MINI MAKER WEEK.. PARTICIAPTE IN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, ART AND TECHNOLOGY!
April 2 / STEAM Team
April 5-10 / Animals/texture
April 12-17 / Wearable Art
April 23-24 / Wearable Art
April 26-29 / Build It
April 30-May 6 / ArtWeek! Mimic the Masters
May 7 / Science Fun with Easton’s STEAM Team
May 10-15 / Triangles
May 17-22 / Tubes
May 24-28 / Nature Makers
May 31-June 3 / Fun with Paint
June 4 / STEAM Team
June 7-12 / Fabric
June 14-18 / Build It
June 20-25 / Nature Makers
June 27-July 2 / Red, White and Blue
Family Autism Night Friday, May 6 / 5:30-8pm
The Museum will be open exclusively to families
with children 10 and under on the Autism
Spectrum. Have a chance to explore our hands-on
exhibits in a less overwhelming atmosphere. This
program is free but pre-registration is required. Call
the Museum at 508-230-3789.
Sponsored by 966 Park Street, Stoughton, MA (781)341-0030
Stop by the first Saturday in April, May and June from
1-3pm to participate in science activities featuring the
young girls from Easton’s STEAM Education Team!
These Easton Middle School and Oliver Ames High
School students attended the Envision the Future Summer
Camp at Bridgewater State University this past summer
and serve as ambassadors for STEM/STEAM studies.
We’re thrilled they
have chosen to
volunteer with us!