Please join us for a reading of Story Boat by Kyo Maclear with illustrations by Rashin Kheiriyeh. This beautiful and imaginative story about refugees notes the familiarity of simple objects. After the story, we will use simple objects to make boats and explore floating and sinking. Science Story Time allows young scientists to develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the program. Activities designed for ages 3-6. All welcome. Materials are not necessary, but feel free to have a balloon and a metal spoon on hand. Materials are not necessary, but feel free to have a small tub of water and some simple materials for boat-making on hand.

When do we start feeding solid food? What do we give our children? Why won’t my child eat anything but one food? Is it healthy for my child to eat almost nothing one day and then devour half the house the next? So many caregivers have questions about young children and food. For this Baby Brilliance, we will talk about the challenges surrounding introducing food to young children. WonderLab educators will facilitate science-based conversation about all of the food questions you might have. Come as you are, babes in laps are welcome.

From the frigid coast of Alaska to the tropical Cayman Islands, join us as we explore the eating habits of these cultures and how they have maintained the right to hunt by adapting sustainable fishing practices to maintain their traditions while balancing the Earth’s needs. To engage in some of our own ice fishing, you can bring with you 2 glasses filled with ice and water, 2 strings of yard about 6” long and some salt.