Groovy! Team GCM member, Caroline, shows you how to make a DIY lava lamp! Caroline originally made this video for USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities event, Fiesta by the Bay, and today we’re sharing it with you! Materials: A clean, open...
Happy Mother’s Day from GCM! Team GCM member Pam, is reading Stellaluna in a special Mother’s Day storytime! While you listen to this sweet story use our activity sheet to color a Mother’s Day card for your mama! Click the image to download and share...
May 9th is Global Bird Day, an annual celebration of the birds around you! Today, Team GCM member, Ashley, tells you all about birds, birdwatching, and shares how you can make your very own binoculars for birdwatching! Then enjoy a special storytime of Feathers for...
Team GCM member, Kate, reads Dragons Love Tacos, and Team GCM member, Mary, shares her Walking Tacos recipe! What are Walking Tacos? Mary shows you at the 5-minute mark! Then keep the fiesta going with our taco word search! Materials: 1lb. ground beef Taco seasoning...
Team GCM member, Jenna, shows you how to do a colorful sensory experience using cooked spaghetti! Materials: 1 box of spaghetti 1 set of tongs 1 large pot & strainer 4 small plastic containers 1 large plastic container 4 different colors of food dye 4 Ziplock bags...
Blast off from your own backyard with team GCM member, Essence’s fun science experiment. Learn how to create rockets out of simple ingredients and a little chemistry. Materials: Capped film canister Alka-Seltzer tablet Water Safety glasses Decorative rocket items...
Team GCM member, Caroline, shows you how to make a super simple compost bin! Then test your composting knowledge by using our activity sheet that asks you to sort out what should be composted and what should be recycled. Did you know that composting is really good for...
May the fourth (and the force!) be with you! Team GCM member and Star Wars fan, Kristen, does a special Star Wars storytime in celebration of May the Fourth. While you listen, color our May the Fourth coloring sheet! Click the image to download and share your...
Team GCM member, Bridgette, shows you the shapes that make up our neighborhoods and cities! Now create your own cityscape with the activity sheet below! Click the image to download and share your kiddo’s creations with the hashtag #GCMatHome
Team GCM members, Alison, Cassie, and Mary are reading a favorite of our GCM guests, Trashy Town! This is a fun call-and-repeat story that Team GCM made up a little dance to. And don’t forget to use our Thank You card activity sheet for essential workers! Who do...
Become a scientific chef with Team GCM member, Chris! Today, he shows you how to make s’mores in a solar oven made from household materials! Materials: 1 small box Plastic wrap Aluminum Foil Scissors, ruler, marker, tape Construction paper or black tape...
Team GCM member, Gift, shows you how to make homemade butter! And if you’re feeling extra moo-tivated, try out our cow coloring sheet! Ingredients & Materials: Heaving Whipping Cream Mason Jar (or any air-tight container) Clean marble (optional) Coffee...
Hello friends! It’s Caroline from Team GCM! Watch the video above to learn all about 2D and 3D shapes. Don’t have the materials? No worries! Use our handy dandy activity sheet below to make your own triangular prism out of paper1 2D Shape: a form with two...
Team GCM member, Ashley, shows you how to do cave painting at home with your dining room table, some sheets, crayons, markers, pencils, and more! So, some of the earliest artworks are paintings, found in caves! Let’s look at these cave paintings from France in the...
Team GCM member, Maggie, and her newly adopted pup, Banks, show you how to make up-cycled pet toys out of old t-shirts! Materials: Old t-shirts Scissors or rotary cutter Binder clip or chip clip Cutting mat or cardboard piece Supervision of a grownup! Instructions:...
Let’s get moving! Team GCM member, Alison, shows you a fun exercise game using dice to get your body moving! If you don’t have dice, use our activity sheet to make your own exercise dice! What you’ll need: A pair of dice Space to move around Your self...
Children love to touch and explore tiny objects. Exploration is a great way for kids to learn about the world around them. Sensory I Spy bottles provide a creative and fun way for young children to explore small items safely. GCM Team Member, Bridgette, will show you...
It’s National Pigs in a Blanket Day! Team GCM member, Mary, shows you how to make this super simple snack! Materials Needed: Pan Aluminum Foil Cooking Spray Smokies/ Little Weenies Crescent Rolls Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Put aluminum foil...
Team GCM member, Bill, AKA Professor William Von Mylickson, is back and sharing his expertise on koalas! Learn about this furry friend while you use your imagination to color our koala activity sheet! Click the image to download and share your kiddo’s creations...
Team GCM is celebrating our wonderful planet Earth today! Listen to a special storytime of The Earth and I, dance along to our Planet Party Playlist on Spotify or relax with our Earthy tunes while you color our smiley Earth activity sheet, and create an upcycled...
GCM will be closed for maintenance and the installation of our brand new AC chillers! We love being your extra cool and chilly escape from the summer heat, so we’ll be open and ready for play on Tues, June 10!
