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Discovery Center Unveils New Dino Dig Exhibit October 1, 2021
Thank You, Nancy Perry Day of Caring! September 24, 2021
Thank you, Topeka Lions Foundation! September 15, 2021
Sign up for our educator newsletter! August 2, 2021
In the News: New Water Experience Creates In-Depth Learning July 30, 2021
Sunflowers to Skyscrapers Brings Topeka and New York Museums Together July 13, 2021
Get Free Admission with Sunflower Summer! July 13, 2021
Just for Book Worms: Discover Bee Exhibit Recommended Books July 12, 2021
Discover Bees! July 2, 2021
New in the Discovery Shop: Mom’s Felt Food Kitchen June 17, 2021
Video: Serving Children With Moms in Prison During a Pandemic June 9, 2021
10 Things We’ve Learned in 10 Years of Play June 2, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Celebrates 10 Years! June 2, 2021
Happy Parents, Happy Baby with Susan Voorhees PsyD May 21, 2021
Thank You, Girl Scout Troop #3714! May 19, 2021
Mother’s Day Colorful Carnations: Discovery at Home May 7, 2021
Free Download: The Amazing Engineering Design Process Coloring Page May 5, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka Promote Science Superheroes May 3, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Opens Indoors April 14 April 9, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Launches Foster Care Program April 9, 2021
Sign up for our email newsletter! March 9, 2021
Discovery Center Reopen Visitor Survey February 25, 2021
How can I get my preschooler ready to learn? Ask an Educator: Veronica Byrd, Parents as Teachers February 17, 2021
Building Readers Series February 17, 2021
Do Children Need Chores? February 12, 2021
How can I get my preschooler excited about reading? Ask an Educator: Josie Dease, Seaman Public Schools February 9, 2021
Is My Child Ready for Preschool? Ask an Educator with LaManda Broyles, Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy February 1, 2021
The Toy Monster: 10 Ways to Manage Too Many Toys January 25, 2021
Discovery Theatre January 21, 2021
Patio January 21, 2021
Discovery Center Gets Kids Jumping, Spelling, Counting in Local Parks January 5, 2021
Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Celebration! December 31, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Noise Maker and Tissue Juggling Family Challenge! December 29, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Party Hat and Spoon Balance Family Challenge! December 28, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Confetti Launcher and Coin Balance Family Challenge! December 26, 2020
Free Download: Printable Grandparent Interview December 18, 2020
Discovery at Home: 12 Tips for More Meaningful (and fun!) Virtual Visits with Children December 18, 2020
Watch Now: Creating Joyful Play for All Families December 16, 2020
Handling Nightmares December 12, 2020
Chilly Weather Yoga: Discovery at Home Family Fitness Saturdays December 5, 2020
Honor Your Heroes and Helpers on Giving Tuesday November 30, 2020
Squish Box: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Terrain Challenge: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Tinfoil for Toddlers: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Rip and Tear: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Finger Paint: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Spider Web Game: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Kazoo: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Laundry Basket Train: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Imitation Game: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 21, 2020
Fisher-tots: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 21, 2020
Discovery Center Sends Out Snowy Adventures for Learning, Fun November 21, 2020
Tips for Picky Eaters November 20, 2020
Thank You, Reser’s Fine Foods! November 12, 2020
Reasons to Play Outside (even when it’s cold!) + The Best Winter Play Spots in Topeka November 10, 2020
Emporia is Ready for Launch! November 10, 2020
We’re Listening! Will you help us? November 10, 2020
Halloween and Daylight Savings—Eeek! Six Tips for Parents October 29, 2020
Ask a Pediatric Dentist with Dr. Laura Vaughn October 21, 2020
Stormont Vail Health and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center partner to provide childcare for frontline health care workers October 3, 2020
Leaf Crunching Season: Discovery at Home September 23, 2020
Texture Kitchen September 11, 2020
Callie’s Favorite Poses: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron September 4, 2020
Pickup Challenge: Discovery at Home September 4, 2020
In the News: Discovery Center invaluable amid pandemic September 2, 2020
Resource: Wearing Masks Keeps Everyone Safe from the Autism Society September 2, 2020
Pool Noodle Stacking Challenge: Discovery at Home August 26, 2020
Pool Noodle Balancing Act: Discovery at Home August 22, 2020
Clothespin Bridge: Discovery at Home August 22, 2020
Tree Pose on the Move: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 21, 2020
Pool Noodle Tic-Tac-Toe: Discovery at Home August 20, 2020
Rock Painting: Discovery at Home August 18, 2020
Pool Noodles and Pipe Cleaners: Discovery at Home August 17, 2020
Unicorn Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 14, 2020
Playdough Monsters: Discovery at Home August 11, 2020
Curious Kids: Six Ways to Build Scientific Literacy for Preschoolers August 10, 2020
Stick Letter Seek & Find: Discovery at Home August 7, 2020
Nature Wands: Discovery at Home August 6, 2020
Leafy Printmaking: Discovery at Home August 3, 2020
Yoga Picnic: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 1, 2020
Ask a Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Amy Hough: Discovery Baby July 29, 2020
Make a Mask for a Friend: Discovery at Home July 29, 2020
Abstract Art Box: Discovery at Home July 22, 2020
Yarn Monster: Discovery at Home July 22, 2020
DIY Bowling: Discovery at Home July 21, 2020
Clothespin Puppets: Discovery at Home July 17, 2020
Rent the Discovery Center July 17, 2020
Hot vs Cold: Discovery at Home July 16, 2020
Bigfoot Obstacle Course: Discovery at Home July 14, 2020
Stamp Making: Discovery at Home July 11, 2020
In the News: Discovery center welcomes kids back to play outdoors July 11, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center reopens for outdoor play July 11, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center opens outdoor adventure center to public July 11, 2020
Making a Flipbook : Discovery at Home July 10, 2020
Silverware Sound Science: Discovery at Home July 6, 2020
Straw Oboe: Discovery at Home July 3, 2020
Solar Rainbow Dances: Discovery at Home July 3, 2020
Brainy Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron July 2, 2020
CD Hovercraft: Discovery at Home July 1, 2020
Bike, Trike and Wagon Trails July 1, 2020