Marine Drive Math & Science Centre

12/14/2015

A little bit of for your Monday morning...

Learn about the quantum mechanics of light.

12/14/2015

Some fun ideas for learning over the winter break!

Love your bathroom pass idea! I got a few of those microfiber cleaning mitts at the dollar store a few months ago and they are wonderful!TaraThe Math Maniac

11/29/2015

Heehee - so true!

11/03/2015

Our latest post is up on NShoreMama and we are very excited to share tips and tricks to help your kids who may be struggling with 'Discovery Math'!

10/23/2015

Happy Friday everyone!

Here is a a fun activity for your LITTLE little ones this weekend!

MELTING ICE EXPERIMENT

This is a favorite any time of the year! In warmer weather, we like to take it outdoors to see how quickly the sun can melt the ice. The pipettes and warm water add more fine motor to the activity.

See more here: http://teaching2and3yearolds.com/exploring-ice-in-the-sensory-table/

10/22/2015

Here are some great ideas of fun things to do with your kids leading up to Halloween!

Howling-good Halloween-themed learning activities from the Adventures in Learning team at PBS Parents.

10/17/2015

Our second post is up on NShoreMama and we are so excited! Click the link to see what makes math different from other subjects and why this is important:

Do you remember those giant building blocks your kids play (or played) with? You know the ones – the big yellow, blue and red blocks that get every child and adult attempting, for hours, to make a giant, leaning structure? We all love piling up those building blocks but when...

10/13/2015

A great way to help your kids learn about Geography and History online!

Recently, I shared the best STEM / STEAM YouTube channels. Now let's look at the best geography and history YouTube channels for elementary kids, ages 5 - 11.

10/11/2015

09/30/2015

There are so many great links and resources online to get your kids excited and eager to learn about science. Here is a fun idea to make an at-home Science Lab to help them get as excited about learning as we are!

Get your kids excited about science by setting them up with some simple supplies. Consider buying a real microscope - not a toy one. Go online to purchase a bacteria farm kit or create your own Petri dishes and gelatin to grow cultures for fun.

09/28/2015

We are so pleased to be North Shore Mama's newest Expert in the "Expert Series"!

"Being consistent in setting aside a regular time for your kids to complete their homework reinforces how much you value and prioritize their education."

Marine Drive Math & Science Centre's first post is live on North Shore Mama. Head on over to read about the Top Homework Do's and Don'ts!

http://northshoremama.ca/top-3-homework-dos-and-donts-for-parents/