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Jul. 27, 2010 at 8:14am
Eats & Beats Concert with The Not-Its
Saturday, July 24th
Are you ready to rock? KidsQuest Children's Museum and The Not-Its are! Saturday night we held our Eats & Beats Concert here at KQCM. At Eats and Beats children and parents have a chance to spend the evening together grabbing a slice of pizza and enjoying a great concert right here in our own Backyard! Our summer concert series is specifically designed to provide tunes written for children ages 10 and under. Read more →
Jul. 26, 2010 at 10:55am
KQ Tech U Camp!
This was an awesome week and we're so excited we got to spend it with such great campers!
Monday's theme was What is a PicoCricket?
Since it was the first day of camp, we first got to know each other and spent some time thinking of rules to follow while in camp.
Then we learned the basics of programming our PicoCrickets! We now know how to...
Make a light-bulb light up, 'flicker' or alternate colors with sound and even turn off with sound!
Make music turn on with a switch (or an outside sound as the case may be).
Then we created CATS that "MEOW’" when we "pet" them...and one special cat that crowed like a rooster!
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Jul. 25, 2010 at 1:33pm
At the Bellevue artsfair!
Twirling and whirling! Spinning and splatting! Sunny skies and joyful crowds made it a perfect weekend for Spin Art at the Bellevue Arts Museum arts fair! We used salad spinners to spin and mix paint, creating surprising patterns and crazy color combinations! Read more →
Jul. 21, 2010 at 12:21pm
Family Adventures in Claymation!
Check out the video we made last workshop:)
Tim Burton's stop motion feature film The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my favorite movies, so I was thrilled when we decided to do a Family Adventures in Claymation workshop at the Museum! This quirky animation technique uses a camera to capture still images of clay figures. In between each frame the characters are moved ever so slightly. When the frames are played together, animation is achieved! Read more →
Jul. 15, 2010 at 11:01am
Movies @ the Museum: The Aristocats
 Anyone can rent a movie and watch it from the comfort of their own couch….But wouldn't it be more fun to sit in a bird's nest surrounded by pillows with all the popcorn you can eat?
We think so! And that's why we have Movies @ the Museum! We wanted to provide an opportunity for families to make great memories while watching a beloved movie together. Read more →
Jul. 9, 2010 at 4:37pm
KQCM in Your Neighborhood!
Summer is a time for neighborhood festivals, community fairs, family outings and fun in the sun! KidsQuest loves packing up our event box, throwing our table in the car, slathering on the sunscreen and joining your neighborhoods for family-friendly fun events. Check out all the places you can find us around town this summer... Read more →
Jul. 1, 2010 at 5:27pm
This week @ Dino-mite Dinos Camp
Monday's Theme: Who were the dinosaurs?After we got to know each other, we spent some time coming up with rules we all thought we should follow while in camp. Then we CREATED... Dinosaur nametags Paleo-Necklaces (decked out with dinosaur and claw beads!), and a Dinosaur Fact book (that we will continue to work on all week). We also explored books and let our imaginations run wild with imaginative play using dinosaur figurines.
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May. 28, 2010 at 9:35am
Adventures in Homeschool Science...
Dissecting WORMS!
I was lucky enough to visit KidsQuest's Homeschool Science class as they tackled a very brave feat: worm dissection. Each student got their own long, thin, crawly thing (although, fortunately, they were no longer crawling), plus rubber gloves, safety goggles, plastic knives and dissection tongs. Here's how it went... Read more →
Apr. 22, 2010 at 2:53pm
Recycled Paper Making
Earth Day at KidsQuest!
Recycled Paper Making is so much fun for the kids - plus it's easy to do and helps teach kids that not everything is trash! Lots of things can be used to make recycled paper: newspaper, magazines, old printer paper, lint from the dryer and more! Cut or tear these fibrous materials into small pieces and completely soak them in water, then you can "pulverize them", meaning you break them down even more. A blender or hand-held blender are excellent aids for this endeavor. Click here for complete instructions on making recycled paper at home. Read more →
Apr. 16, 2010 at 9:16am
National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
April 18-24th
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others.
~Author Unknown
Volunteers continue to be a vital part of our organization! From helping a child create art at the craft table, to mailing our membership cards, volunteers affect all levels of operations at KidsQuest Children's Museum. Read more →
Mar. 25, 2010 at 1:22pm
Kid Kit: Tree Blocks
Tree Block Building Kid Kit...going on now in the Treehouse!
Look at the monstrosity Annika made, it's more than 2 feet tall! Read more →
Mar. 17, 2010 at 2:39pm
Summer Camps!
What do you want to do this summer?
I was sitting in a meeting this morning and one of our Board Members pulled out her "Summer Folder" and I was thoroughly amazed! She had camp brochures, theater calendars, camp listings from local organizations, local calendars, etc. She looked at my questioning eyes and said, "You have to start early!" Read more →
Mar. 9, 2010 at 3:28pm
Wearable Art Week!
What are we up to?
Kids LOVE creating art...but they love it even more when they get to wear it! This week is Wearable Art Week at KidsQuest and we're working with beads, felt and our imagination. We've received lots of calls from you guys about this program so here's the skinny:
- Ongoing today through Sunday
- We are beading, creating felt and making beautiful butterfly rings
- No registration necessary
Beading... Necklaces, bracelets and rings...what will YOU create with all the beads? In this picture, Lauren is stringing beads on her new bracelet. You can't see it but she has a matching necklace with a beautiful pattern! Read more →
Dec. 21, 2009 at 9:27am
No snow yet this year-make some of your own!
Let it Snow!
Make your very own Winter Wonderland with this recipe for snow...
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Dec. 9, 2009 at 11:20am
The Benefits of Board Games
Why playing games with your kids is the perfect way to spend time together!
KidsQuest's New Year's Resolution is to Make 2010 Your Family's Year to Play! We've decided to do all that we can to facilitate family learning at the Museum and in your home. One way we're working to accomplish this is by increasing our family friendly programming. In case you haven't heard, we're open until 8pm every Thursday night and we've designated the second Thursday of each month, Family Game Night with board games, relays, team challenges and more! So, imagine our delight when we found this article all about the benefits of playing games as a family. Read more →
Nov. 30, 2009 at 8:55am
It's time for family fun!
 We want 2010 to be your family’s year to play so we’re starting a little early with family fun workshops this December. Studies show that families who eat, play and collaborate together have stronger bonds and children grow up with more self-confidence. Kick-off the holiday season and 2010 with some family fun activities at KidsQuest! Read more →
Nov. 6, 2009 at 12:47pm
KidsQuest receives $25K from Boeing
to support our early education programs and a new museum collaboration!
Boeing is committed to supporting early education programs in our community and KidsQuest Children’s Museum received $25K from The Boeing Company Charitable Trust to do just that. This grant supports KidsQuest’s early education programs Discovery Tots Ready, Set Learn, First Experiences and Open Discovery Time, which provide essential early learning education and school-readiness preparation for children age birth to five years. Read more →
Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:58pm
Stay safe this Halloween!
Halloween is one of KidsQuest's favorite times of year! We love our Halloween Spooktacular where you can expect kids and adults in costume, our Spooky Cake Walk, Dr. Jekyll's Laboratory and our Mad Scientists each year! We also look forward to Factoria Mall's Halloween Event with Radio Disney offering activities and prizes, merchants handing out treats and special deals, and children trick-or-treating throughout the Mall! Although Halloween can be fun and exciting, it is also important to keep safety in mind when heading out in the crowds to trick-or-treat. Read more →
Oct. 2, 2009 at 10:25am
Are you really free on Friday nights?
The phones at the KidsQuest office usually start ringing on Thursday afternoon with the same question. Yes, KidsQuest is really free on Friday Nights from 5-8pm! As a non-profit, KidsQuest is committed to serving the needs of our community and part of that need is accessibility. It's important to both our staff and the Board of Directors that all children have an equal opportunity to enrich their education and development by exploring, playing and learning at KidsQuest! Read more →
Aug. 24, 2009 at 12:00am
Reading to Your Kids
Reading with children is fun and is one of the best ways to prepare them for school and beyond. Children learn about the value and importance of reading as they watch their family reading and writing every day. Read more →
Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:26pm
Stories from camp!
Two girls, two camps, one memorable summer! Five year old twin sisters, Taya and Atty attended two of our QuestCamps this summer and walked away with knowledge, confidence and pride in their accomplishments. Read more →
Jul. 22, 2009 at 9:14am
Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair is this weekend!
Here are some things to know before you go.
KidsQuest, along with over 325 organizations and vendors and more than 350,000 community members, will be attending the Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair this weekend. The artsfair has been a summer staple for 63 years-longer than the Bellevue Arts Museum that we all know so well! So, if the Bellevue Arts Museum didn't start the artsfair then how did it come to be? Read more →
Jul. 15, 2009 at 4:08pm
Collaborating for art!
Collaborations and partnerships with area organizations and businesses are an integral part of bringing new and exciting programs and events to KidsQuest. Our partners bring their expertise and experience to help us offer more specialized programming to our members and visitors. KidsQuest is always creating new relationships with local organizations and we're excited about our recent partnership with Bellevue Arts Museum. Read more →
Jul. 6, 2009 at 11:53am
Fear of visiting the doctor?
Come to KidsQuest's Teddy Bear Clinic!
Who isn't a little apprehensive about going to the doctor? With all of the odd looking instruments-the stethoscope, and the pointy otoscope (the device which is used to look into the ears). Not to mention the shots! Children are usually even more sensitive to doctors for the simple fact that the doctor is also a stranger. Fears are usually a normal part of a child's development. Some typical fears about going to the doctor include: Read more →
Jun. 29, 2009 at 9:11am
Busy summer days!
School is out for the summer! Camps, swimming and family trips are sure to be on your list, but don't forget about all the community events happening this summer. As an organization built by the community for the community we feel it's important to get out and support the festivities happening around our area so look out for KidsQuest this summer. Read more →
Jun. 26, 2009 at 1:14pm
Why we do what we do.
A few days ago we received a thank you note from a local elementary school Head Start class that received scholarship funds to visit KidsQuest for a field trip. The students in the class drew us pictures and told us what they liked about KidsQuest-the truck and face painting were the big winners for this class! The card also thanked us for providing them with the opportunity to explore a place they wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This prompted some thoughts about why we do what we do. Read more →
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