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The DoSeum is a place where interactive fun and hands-on learning come together—a place where minds are always at play.  During your visit, our exhibits, programs, and classes will encourage young minds to explore the joy of learning through connections to STEM, the arts, and literacy, but curiosity and exploration don't have to end when you leave!

Explore our DIY Activities, Storytimes, and other family resources that were created for you to DO at home and stay connected with your family while keeping minds at play in between your visits!


 

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Alphabet War

  Join us for this special Storytime of The Alphabet War, narrated by LeDerick Horne--a performance poet, an advocate for people with disabilities, and our Outside The Lunchbox Luncheon keynote speaker. As we jump into the pages of The Alphabet War we’ll follow Adam from his first days in Kindergarten, where the teacher wanted him to learn about letters. But “p” looked like “q,” and “b” looked like “d.” We'll follow Adam's ... Read More
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Saturday, September 12, 2020

How Does Dyslexia Make You A Better Poet

Dyslexia affects as much as 20% of the world’s population. Although Dyslexia is labeled as a learning disability, it can be seen as a different way of thinking and providing creative advantages.  For this Ask A DOer, we feature special guest, LeDerick Horne, a performance poet, a national advocate for people living with learning disabilities, and our 2020 Outside The Lunchbox Luncheon @Home keynote speaker!  His question comes from Morgan, ... Read More
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Ask A DOer

Thursday, August 27, 2020

DIY I Am Proud

I am amazing! I am proud! I am ME! What makes you proud to be you? Is it a favorite hobby, your family, or a unique part of your personality? Join us for I Am Proud, a DIY activity, where children can use art and poetry to discover that their identity is made of many parts!  Create alongside your child as they explore and express what makes them proud to be themselves! What You’ll Need: A drawing surface (paper, cardboard, poster board, etc.) Materials to draw or paint with ... Read More
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

How Do Airplanes Fly?

Airplanes help us travel, transport mail, and can even be flown for fun! Our friend, Dre’ven, wants to know: How Do Planes Fly? Join us for Ask A Doer where Kelsie will explore how planes fly! Terms You’ve Learned Thrust – The force that propels an airplane or rocket forward. Drag – The force acting opposite to the thrust Gravity – The force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center.  Lift – The force acting opposite to gra... Read More
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Ask A DOer

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Red: A Crayon's Story

  Red is bright and strong but isn’t red at all, in fact, he is blue!  Join us for a Digital Storytime of Red: A Crayon’s Story, a heartwarming story about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way.  Read More
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Storytime

Friday, August 7, 2020

Why Do We Remember Things?

Have you ever had a song you just can’t get out of your head? Or wonder why you can remember that a bee may sting you if you get too close? Nic has been wondering the same thing and asked Clint, our DOer this week: Why Do We Remember Things?  Join us for Ask A DOer as Clint explores why do we remember things.  Is there a question your kids want as a DOer? Send your kids' questions to feedback@thedoseum.org for a chance to be featured in our Ask A DOe... Read More
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Shoo Wee Okapi

Shoo Wee! Do you smell that? What is that smell...I think it's that Okapi! What is an Okapi, anyway? Okapis are nearly impossible to observe in the wild and, once discovered, obtained a mythical reputation and gained the name "African unicorn." This book is the first in a series of "ficinformational" books about lesser known animals with weird traits like the okapi. The illustrations are engaging, and the story is just plain fun to read and filled with real facts. A... Read More
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DIY Storytime

Thursday, July 23, 2020

DIY Bubbles

Bubble wands can be made with almost anything — from pipe cleaners to cookie cutters, and even your hands! Join us for this quick DIY to learn how to make bubble wands and the perfect bubble solution for the best and biggest bubbles!  After you've made your first bubble solution, our challenge to you is to experiment with the Dish Soap and Corn Syrup ratio for your bubble solution! Can you make a bubble solution that allows you to ... Read More
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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Hair Love

Hair can kink, coil, and curl in every way! Zuri knows her hair is beautiful, even though some days it has a mind of its own.  Join us as we explore the pages of Hair Love, a tender and empowering story where Zuri and her Daddy work together to style her hair for a very special occasion.  After listening to Hair Love you can watch an extended animated short of the book too! Watch Animated Short Read More
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Storytime

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

DIY Junk Journal

One person’s junk is another person’s treasure! In this fun DIY activity, explore how to make personalized Junk Journal from items around your house. You can create a Junk Journal that is personalized just for you including pages with pockets or pages that fold out to reveal a hidden message!  Our challenge to you is to use items around your house that you wouldn’t normally use as journal paper think, paper doilies, envelopes, or even postcards!  Our friends at ... Read More
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Saturday, July 4, 2020

How Do Fireworks Work?

  If you look up to the night sky on New Year's Eve and The Fourth of July you are sure to catch a brilliant show of light and color from fireworks!  Our friend Mason wants to know: How do fireworks work?  Join Alexis as she explores that even though fireworks come in many different sizes and colors they all work similarly in this Ask A DOer.  This year our celebrations may look a little different, but the important thing is to stay safe and avoid large gathering... Read More
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Ask A DOer

Friday, July 3, 2020

American Flag Collaging with Michael Albert

  Collaging may seem easy, but can take a lifetime to master.  In this special DO It At Home DIY, American Pop Artist, Michael Albert guides you through creating an American Flag collage just in time to celebrate the July 4th!  His collage style turns familiar household items like cereal boxes, candy wrappers, and office supply packaging into unique works of art. Grab your favorite red, white, and blue items and join us for this one of a kind DIY!    About the Art... Read More
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Saturday, June 27, 2020

5th Anniversary Coloring Sheet

We're thrilled to be able to celebrate 5 years of joyful learning and discovery! We're very thankful for all that have visited and supported us in our mission to grow curious minds, connect families, and transform communities.  We're excited to continue to create a space for all where minds are always at play!   As part of our 5th year celebration, we've made a fun coloring sheet for you and your family to color together! Be s... Read More
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Friday, June 26, 2020

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

You hear mosquitos buzzing around all summer, tagging along with our summer outdoor adventures, but Colt wants to know: Why do mosquito bites itch? Grab your mosquito net and citronella candle to explore why mosquito bites are itchy with Dr. Richard in Ask A Doer! Terms You’ve Learned Diptera  - Group of insects that includes flies, mosquitos, gnats, and midges. Histamine – A compound involved in the body’s response to injury and allergic reactions that causes swel... Read More
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Ask A DOer

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The Coyote Family Stays Home!

Join us for this bilingual storytime as The Coyote family shares how they have worked as a team to stay happy and healthy during their time at home.  Spurs Give announced the release of a free new digital children book, titled “The Coyote Family Stays Home!”. The book, created to help children understand and come to terms with changes resulting from COVID-19, is available for free online in both English and Spanish. The book serves as an additional resource for all family ... Read More
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Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Family Conversations about Race and Racism

We understand that for some conversations about race and racism can be challenging to navigate.  To help continue these important conversations, we’ve brought together a few free resources that can be viewed with your family or before conversations with your family.  As always we encourage all families to continue to educate themselves and advocate for peace and equitable opportunities where possible.    Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street racism town hall (CNN) Ta... Read More
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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

We know animals have to sleep but not all animals experience sleep in the same way humans do!  This week Lillie wants to know, Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Join Alexis in this week’s Ask A DOer as she explores why horses sometimes sleep standing up. Terms You’ve Learned: Herbivores - Animals that eat plants—such as lemmings, deer, elephants, and zebras—are called herbivores.  Polyphasic Sleeping – sleeping 2 or more... Read More
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Ask A DOer

Thursday, May 28, 2020

DoSeum's Summer Challenge

  Keep your mind at play this summer!  As temperatures rise, so does the learning! This year's summer challenge booklet is packed with activities to spark children’s curiosity all summer long. Download your Summer Challenge booklet today, we are excited to continue to explore with you this summer!  Note to Caregivers Your encouragement and support lead to positive results. These challenges are designed to fight summer learning loss. They are activit... Read More
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DIY

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Plant A Kiss

  Join us as we follow Little Miss's adventure when she planted a kiss! This storytime featuring Plant A Kiss, will show kids how one small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than you could ever imagine.   Read More
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Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Remember Balloons

James has so many balloons! Each of them carries a special memory. Grandpa has a million balloons because he’s lived so long. James loves to hear about the stories in Grandpa’s balloons. But Grandpa has been having trouble holding onto his balloons lately. They start to float away, and James can’t catch them even though he tries. James discovers that he is now the one to share Grandpa’s stories. After listening to The Remember Balloons read by author Jessie Oli... Read More
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DIY Storytime

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