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Snow Science
2023-12-07 11:00:00 2023-12-07 11:45:00 America/New_York Snow Science Learn about snowflakes and work together to perform frosty experiments. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Online - Virtual Room - South Creek

Thursday, December 07
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-12-07 11:00:00 2023-12-07 11:45:00 America/New_York Snow Science Learn about snowflakes and work together to perform frosty experiments. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Online - Virtual Room - South Creek

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Virtual Room - South Creek

Learn about snowflakes and work together to perform frosty experiments. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

For the follow along activity, you will need:

  • A large bowl
  • A spatula
  • Shaving cream (unscented is recommended)
  • Baking soda
  • A spoon

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host.

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.

Recommended Audience: Adult & Children

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Science & Math | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | southcreek | science | preschool | bb-early-learning-preschool |

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