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• 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
• Stop Motion: Discovery at Home June 30, 2020
• Recycled Crayons: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
• Wax Paper Monoprint: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
• Elevator Pulley: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
• Sign up for Playtime! June 26, 2020
• Ask an Educator with Dr. Pilar Mejía, Principal at Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary June 26, 2020
• Ask a Rocket Engineer with Tony Castilleja, Boeing June 26, 2020
• Wind Turbine Design: Discovery at Home June 24, 2020
• Ask the Pediatricians with Dr. Nelson and Dr. Grammatikopoulou, Pediatric Associates June 24, 2020
• El Rollo de Cinta Adhesiva que Camina: Descubrimiento en Casa June 20, 2020
• Walking Tape Roll: Discovery at Home June 20, 2020
• Wind Marble Maze: Discovery at Home June 20, 2020
• Materials Testing: Discovery at Home June 18, 2020
• Meditation Jar: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron June 18, 2020
• I Spy: Discovery at Home June 18, 2020