Dear Friends,
Join the STEAM team as we go on a two-week long road trip throughout the United States. We will visit and explore some of our country's natural landmarks. Explore the importance of natural landmarks in our national community. This week we will be stopping by the Everglades in Florida, The Redwood Forest in California, Yellowstone National Park, and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Stay tuned! Our road trip adventure doesn’t stop there. Be sure to check next week’s e-newsletter as we continue our trip throughout the United States and explore these natural landmarks.
Please share with us your road trip explorations on Facebook or Instagram by using the hashtag #MySteppingStones and tagging us @steppingstonesmuseum.
Thank you for being a part of the museum family.
The Stepping Stones STEAM Team
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Honoring Frontline Heroes
Yale New Haven Health
As we recognize the inspiring community contributions of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and the entire Yale New Haven Health system this month, we want to share a story of courage and compassion courtesy of Senior Vice President, Operations at Yale New Haven Hospital and Executive Director of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, Cynthia Sparer. She would like to recognize Jaspreet Loyal, MD, Pediatric Physician Team Lead and Kim Carter, RN, Pediatric Patient Services Manager, for leading a heroic team of pediatric doctors, nurses and support staff, who stepped up to treat and care for adult COVID-19 patients at a comfort-measures only stage of treatment during the height of the pandemic in Connecticut.
“It was inspiring to watch their confidence, professionalism and teamwork to provide incredible care to their patients,” said Sparer. “They courageously took responsibility as a team of doctors, nurses and hospital support staff to bring care and comfort to these vulnerable, isolated patients. We received moving letters from family members thanking them for their tenderness and skill in helping them to remain connected to their loved ones in the hospital.”
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If you would like to honor an individual in your life or community organization that has exemplified heroism during the COVID-19 crisis, please click here to learn about our “We Heart Our CommUNITY” commemorative tile donation campaign.
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Subway will also be giving away gift cards to the top teams - the first prize is a $500 gift card!
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Towering Redwoods...
Redwood trees can grow to a colassal 397 feet high - that's 62 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty!
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100 Days of Reading
Save the Children's 100 Days of Reading has begun! Help millions of children get the books that they need by simply reading and logging your minutes on their website – every minute added will unlock books and educational resources for kids in need.
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BooZoo’s Book Buddies
This week, we're sharing a #savewithstories read-aloud
Join the Fun!
Record a video of your child reading their favorite story
and then post it on our Facebook page by tagging us
at @steppingstonesmuseum and using the hashtag #BooZoosBookBuddies.
We’ll share your story across all our social channels.
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Everywhere, Wonder
By Matthew Swanson, illustrated by Robbi Behr
Take a journey into the imagination of a young boy―who explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moon―and then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. Everywhere, Wonder explores the wonder in the world, while encouraging young minds to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, and creatively share their stories with others.
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Mutt-i-grees®
Tune into our Facebook Page at 1:30 pm on Saturday to watch a virtual Mutt-i-grees program.
Share your own family pet videos with us on Facebook or Instagram with #mysteppingstones and make sure to tag us @steppingstonesmuseum so we can share it on our social media channels!
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This program is made possible with
the generous support of:
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Every Day Fun! DIY Home Extensions
Our STEAM Team prepared road-trip-themed content for you to enjoy at home.
Share your photos of these activities using the hashtag #MySteppingStones and tag us @steppingstonesmuseum!
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Road Trip
Join Lucy Somebody, Team Leader of the Healthy Citizens, Healthy Community Advisory Board, on a virtual road trip around the United States of America and learn important national landmarks like Niagara Falls, the Mississippi River and the Grand Canyon.
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Printable DIY Home Extensions |
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Science Central
Wyoming National Landmark: Yellowstone National Park
Our virtual road trip has brought us to the state of Wyoming, home of the world famous Yellowstone National Park. It is here where not one, but 300 natural geysers erupt like clockwork every day, as they have done for over 600,000 years! The most famous of these geysers is Old Faithful. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to create your own geyser.
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World Wise
Florida National Landmark: The Everglades
Our tanks are filled for our next Big Adventure across America. Today, the place we are going is about as far south east as we can travel in the United States, the Florida Everglades! Let’s explore the concept of conservation and then create a terrarium that emphasizes the importance of controlling invasive species.
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We want to see your progress! Share videos of your DIY adventures with us on social media by tagging us and using #MySteppingStones.
Our favorite submissions will also be shared on the museum website and across our social media channels, so be sure to tag @SteppingStonesMuseum in your posts!
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Get some helpful tips on how to film a great video from our talented Multimedia team at Stepping Stones! |
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LAST CHANCE to submit your family tradition video!
The submission deadline is August 10 for the “Our Family Traditions" video campaign from Creative Connections!
Think of a tradition that means the most to you and your family and share it with the world.
Create and post a three-minute video that creatively presents a special family practice that has been passed down from generation to generation. All forms of creative expression are welcome such as song, music, dance, photography, poetry, artwork, costuming…anything!
Selection Criteria includes:
- All videos will be reviewed and approved by the Creative Connections team
- The selection criteria will include creativity in video presentations, thoughtfulness of the message, and the quality of family participation
- The selected videos will be presented in a special online showcase and on social media, to be watched and enjoyed by a global audience
- Selected families will receive an Award Certificate via email
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Google Expeditions
Google Expeditions is an immersive learning and teaching tool that lets you go on VR trips or explore AR objects.
Try visiting the places we are exploring this week on the app.
· Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (VR)
· Yellowstone National Park (VR)
· California State Parks
· The Everglades (VR)
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The World's
Tallest Trees
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Explore Volcanoes
with Nat Geo Kids
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Curious Kids:
The Everglades
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Bird's Songbook
A carefully curated selection of songs by Dan, Dan the Music Man.
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!
Your support allows us to offer award-winning multi-sensory exhibits, galleries, and playful learning experiences that foster children and caregivers' understanding and appreciation of the world.
Even though we are not open for play, consider renewing your membership early, or gift one to another family. All memberships – current, joining and renewing – will be extended while the museum is closed.
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Your membership matters. The longer you are a member, the more impact you have on the museum and the programs you love. With your membership support, our mission will continue to grow.
Questions? We are here to help! Leave a voicemail on 203 899 0606, ext. 264 or email [email protected].
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Support the museum when you shop. Amazon Smile will donate a part of your purchase to Stepping Stones Museum for Children. |
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The Museum is currently closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Please check our website for updates.
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Contact us at
203 899 0606
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