Peace of Mind WonderWeek funded in part by the city of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance

Remember to be kind to yourself. Stay on the sunny side of the street and celebrate all things peace and serenity with this optimistic WonderWeek.

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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Peace Plates

Paint a plate and display it at home as a reminder to show kindness to others.

Location: Art Academy

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Affirmation Bracelet

Create your own personalized message to wear when you need a positive reminder from yourself.

Location: Junktion

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Breathing Wand

Create a tool to help with uncomfortable emotions and encourage feelings of calm.

Location: Junktion

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DIY Journals

Make your own book and use it to journal, draw, or express your feelings and memories.

Location: Junktion

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Catch the Snowflakes

Location: Math Cart

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Magical Molecules

Explore the vacuum of outer space using a vacuum chamber! Test out different materials (i.e. rubber, plastics, marshmallows, etc.) to see the “magic” of molecules!

Location: Science Station

Rainbow Milk

Learn about the role of bile in our digestive system by using some milk, dish soap, and food coloring to demonstrate hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties!

Location: Power Science Lab

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DIY Stethoscope

Make your own stethoscope – the tool that healthcare providers use to listen to the heart!

Location: Power Science Lab

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Catapults

Build a catapult to launch objects into the air!

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

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Balancing Act

Build a balancing sculptureusing center of gravity!

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

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Balancing Buddies

A simple balancing activity for our smaller visitors.

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

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Scribble-Bot

New LEGO robot alert: come build a SCRIBBLE-BOT.

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

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Eggstronaut Engineering Challenge

A fun take on a classic challenge—can you protect our 3D Printed Eggstronaut from being damaged by the force of gravity?

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex