It has been a busy couple of days. We leave for a ten day camping trip in 2 weeks and the house is in full prep mode. That means lists are being made, laundry is getting done, the camper is being loaded with non perishables and everything for regular life still needs to happen. And since regular life consists of 7 people and 3 dogs, life is always busy.
Wednesday, we worked on decluttering the kitchen, took a child to a play date and had date night. Then yesterday the girls and I met a friend in Ohio at Imagination Station. I'm from Michigan, which means Ohio and I are not friends, but the kids had a blast and it was neat museum, so it was totally worth the stress of driving there.
We started in, and spent most of our time in the Little KIDSPACE. This is an area set up for kids 6 and under, but big siblings are able to help out and play with the little ones. One corner of the area has water play. (There is a big kid water area as well on the second floor.) Those flat sticks are used to make damns and learn how water flow works.
There is also a water table for babies and toddlers. The little ones can play with rubber duckies, strainers and other little toys here. Just be prepared for them to get REALLY wet. Little people tend to dump water all over themselves and each other.
And don't forget to let your little person go fishing while while you are in this area. They have little stools to make sure your child can reach. The fishing poles catch fish on little magnets, so you don't have to worry about worms or hooks. Just sit back and hope you don't get splashed.
The Little KIDSPACE also includes a tree house with a slide and tunnels. There is a grocery store with carts and food to buy. There is medical play area, complete with an ambulance to "drive." The baby room has puzzle boxes and toys great for your crawling babies. And don't forget to stop by for the daily story time, so you and your little one can catch your breath.
Besides the Little KIDSPACE, the second floor is home to a few other areas to explore. There is the Grow U, which has an education farming amphitheater, and a tractor to sit on. The big kid Water Works has similar displays to what is in the kids zone, but adds the elements of sand, and whirl pools. You can also visit the gift shop on this floor before you leave.
Wednesday, we worked on decluttering the kitchen, took a child to a play date and had date night. Then yesterday the girls and I met a friend in Ohio at Imagination Station. I'm from Michigan, which means Ohio and I are not friends, but the kids had a blast and it was neat museum, so it was totally worth the stress of driving there.
Besides the Little KIDSPACE, the second floor is home to a few other areas to explore. There is the Grow U, which has an education farming amphitheater, and a tractor to sit on. The big kid Water Works has similar displays to what is in the kids zone, but adds the elements of sand, and whirl pools. You can also visit the gift shop on this floor before you leave.
Downstairs, we visited the Mind Zone. This area has a bunch of optical illusion adventures and sensory fun for the kids. There is a whacky house, that makes you feel like the floor has moved, or you have shrunk. There is a room to create music, and keyboard that makes body sounds. My kids also loved the dance floor that broadcast their shadows onto in fun colors on a screen.
Another fun area was Eat It Up! Here you will find the Heart Rate Rally game and have the opportunity to run across lava. You can smash food and explore a well stocked kitchen. Don't forget to run on the hamster wheel and have a caricature done as well.
As I am sure you can see, we had a great time at the Imagination Station. The girls had fun learning about science through play. I would definitely recommend a day trip here with your family. They have things to do for all age groups. You will leave tired, but happy.
Show me some of your favorite memories from Imagination Station or recommend other places for fun family adventure.
Have a great weekend!
Kristie
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