Science Sprouts Place Opens at WonderLab
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Science Sprouts Place
, the newest exhibit area at WonderLab, opens to the public on
Saturday, October 5, 2019.
The new activities and interactive exhibits are specially designed for children birth through age 3 and their caregivers.
“The first few years of life are a truly unique time for learning,” said Emmy Brockman, Education Director at WonderLab, “From language to walking, every moment brings new development. People and environments play a big role in a young child’s healthy development, and WonderLab is so excited to be able to offer new early learning support to our community!”
Science Sprouts Place consists of two main areas, Baby Wonders and Toddler Trails, as well as an
adjacent area, Sprouts Lab, for wet and messy experiments. The area also includes a dedicated nursing space which doubles as an area for stories and quiet time.
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Brockman stressed that the interactive exhibits in Science Sprouts Place are designed for babies and their caregivers to use together. “A child’s absolute best teacher is their caregiver,” said Brockman. “
Children probably learn more from their caregiver in their first few years of life than from any other future teacher.”
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WonderLab is Closed
through Friday, October 4, 2019.
During this time staff will be busy spiffing up the museum, making exhibit repairs and installing
new exhibits.
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Grand opening of Science Sprouts Place
: Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Step, crawl, or scoot into WonderLab’s newest exhibit area designed especially for infants and toddlers. Open year round, six days a week, Science Sprouts Place supports learning, exploration, and growth in all children birth through three and their caregivers.
All activities free with museum admission.
Join us!
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Sprouts Lab Opening Week of Activities:
Saturday, October 5 - Friday, October 11 –
Drop by for daily experiments in Sprouts Lab.
All activities free with museum admission.
- Saturday, October 5: Make an explosion
- Sunday, October 6: Create an ocean ecosystem
- Tuesday, October 8: Sink and float experiments
- Wednesday, October 9: Scented playdough
- Thursday, October 10: Oobleck explorations
- Friday, October 11th: Finger painting
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Volunteer Training:
Thursday, October 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. –
It's a fact: volunteers are some of the happiest people you'll ever meet. Why? Volunteering feels good! Sign up to be a part of the coolest science team in Bloomington!
Visit our website for further details
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Pumpkin Launch
: Saturday, October 26, from 11:00am - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION - MONROE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Fall has arrived and pumpkins are flying in the skies
!
There is plenty to do and see at the Pumpkin Launch, including a children's area with a variety of activities, live music, food vendors, and the festive feel of fall. Bring a lawn chair and be amazed by launch device ingenuity!
$
10 per vehicle.
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After Dark: Over the Rainbow
: Saturday, October 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
WonderLab is partnering with Bloomington PRIDE for our next 21+ adult night. Learn more about the science behind rainbows, LGBTQ+ pioneers in STEM, and more! As the event is near Halloween, visitors are encouraged to dress-up and enjoy a few spooky science activities during the night
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Tickets on sale now!
$15 for members $18 for non-members, $20 at the door.
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Science Sprouts: Wednesdays
at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m
. - Age 3 and under.
Science Sprouts
i
s a weekly science enrichment program designed especially for toddlers and their families. Science Sprouts activities are designed and facilitated by early childhood specialists and involve hands-on exploration, live music, body movement, and a commitment to accurate science!
October Topic: Earth Science.
Ticketed but free with museum admission.
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Discovery Time:
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Ages 3-6
Discovery Time
utilizes a broad array of learning languages - including music, art, stories, and creative movement - to connect children to science. Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun and safe learning environment.
October Topic: Earth Science.
Ticketed but free with museum admission.
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Dive Deeper -
Fridays and
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature hands-on exploration, tours of our coral reef aquarium, insight from an expert, and time for que
stions.
October Topic:
What happens on a full moon?
Werewolves, witches and ghosts? No! Massive coral spawning begins on the Great Barrier reef! It begins after a full moon in October when the water temperature of Australia begins to warm and the day length, tide height and salinity levels become favorable.
Free with museum admission.
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STEM Sundays - Sundays from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
ar
e sponsored by
Cook Medical
and
CFC Properties.
- October 6 - Pyramid Challenge
- October 13 - Mystery Bag
- October 20 - Plankton Submarine
- October 27- Innovate!
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Coder Dojo: Thursday, October 17, from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Learn to code from coding experts! At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free, laptops are provided, and it is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
Chromebooks sponsored by Southern Indiana Radiological Associates (SIRA).
Free program, no museum admission required.
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Stay tuned to
wonderlab.org
and WonderLab
social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events.
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Science of Art: Life Drawing
featuring the work of local artist Sarah Ericson
- Sat. Nov. 9
Volunteer Training -
Tues. Nov. 12
Exhibit Opening: Augmented Reality Sandbox -
Sat. Nov. 16
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Space Explorers - Girl Scout Program
- Sat. Nov. 16
Museum Closed for Thanksgiving -
Thurs. Nov. 28
Birds of Prey -
Fri. Nov. 29
Iron Chef Science - Girl Scout Program -
Sat. Dec. 7
Reindeer Reserve -
Sat. Dec. 14 & Sun. Dec. 15
Jedi Science Day -
Sat. Dec. 28
Science of Art: Fiber Arts
featuring the work of local artist Martina Celerin
- Sat. Feb. 22
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Member Donor Reception
Join us for the 2019 Member Donor Reception
, Saturday, October 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.
at the Museum.
Get first-hand experience with two new bubble exhibits:
Bubble Domes
and
Foam Fountains
, and explore our newest exhibit area,
Science Sprouts Place
! Light snacks and drinks provided.
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Science Night Out Success
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support WonderLab at Science Night Out: Kaleidoscope. Special thanks to our brilliant presenters, Distinguished Professor Linda Smith and IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie, and to all the donors, sponsors, partners, and attendees who made it a success. It was a glorious evening!
WonderLab
: Building curious and creative problem solvers, inspired by the wonder of science, who will shape a brighter future for themselves and our world. Thank you for being part of our family.
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Brandon O’Leary, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Andy Cron, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson, Secretary
Mike Baker
Steve Bishop
Jacob Farmer
Dionne Cross Francis
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Karen Howe Fernandez
Greg Humphrey
Asha Kirchoff
Alison Pitt
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Eric Slotegraaf
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
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