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Mar 22, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 21, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

Palm Pals – Sunny Lab
Price: $12.99 each

Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. Sunny is an honest dog companion full of love. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Funny Puzzlers
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this pack of two fun Pocket Magic tricks! Only you will know the way to solve these two tricks. The Funny Puzzlers Pocket Magic kit includes the One Second Puzzle, the Balancing Hook Puzzle, and instructions for these neat tricks.

Suitable for ages 5+

Swirly Tops
Price: $5.99 each

Spin ’em, twist ’em, and watch ’em go! Get ready for some optical illusions when you set these tops spinning. Set includes 3 small tops and 1 large top.

Suitable for ages 3+

ALEX DIY Do Dats – Gloria
Regular Price: ~~$11.99 each~~
Sale Price: $5.99 each

ALEX DIY Do Dats will have your friends asking, how did you DO Dat? Make an adorable and unique dangling character to hang with! Gloria is a sporty golden gal, with winged feet and a soccer ball. Mix and match her beaded parts with other Do Dats characters. She hangs from anywhere with a lobster clasp and has special beads that allow her to hold hands with her friends. She also comes with a mystery bead as a creative surprise. Includes 25 beads and accessories, 2-piece body frame, lobster clasp, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 6+

Fish Umbrella
Price: $14.99 each

This o-fish-al, child-sized umbrella will happily shield little ones from the rain! Features an orange fish design. Umbrella diameter measures 28″.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Source: modernhomesteadmama.com What kid doesn’t love cookies? And oreos make for the perfect little moon replicas. Get a free downloadable phases of the moon worksheet here, and help your kids learn the phases of the moon during snack time. Beforehand, get kids to study the names and corresponding phases of the moon (at NASA's Space…

Mar 24, 2022 • Activities for kids, astronomy, Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: facebook.com The 2022 edition of Frog Follies on Ice happens tomorrow in St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba! Featuring activities like a pancake breakfast, public skating, tadpole story hour with craft, dog sled rides, and more, the day will be filled with fun for the whole family. Learn more and see the full schedule.

Mar 25, 2022 • Family fun, french culture, french heritage, love local, Things to do in Manitoba

CREATION STATION: GIRAFFE CRAFT

Source: pick-ease.com Make a simple giraffe craft with your kids! Start by cutting out the individual giraffe shape pieces (pictured here) ahead of time, then have the kids glue the pieces in the appropriate spots to build their giraffe. Once the giraffes are assembled, use markers, bingo dabbers, Do-A-Dot markers, or other drawing tools to…

Mar 27, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station

Feb 28, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 28, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

4M Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton
Price: $3.99 each

Assemble this mini Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton, then use the included augmented reality (AR) barcode to bring your dinosaur to life on your smartphone or tablet. Free AR Dinocodes app download required to use AR function.

Suitable for ages 5+

Palm Pals – Ella Bunny
Price: $12.99 each

Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. Ella Bunny loves to bask in the sun with a sweet, sweet smoothie to start the day! Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Incredible Shrinking Dice
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! Shrink a magic dice before your eyes! Make the die smaller with a wave of the mini magic wand. The Incredible Shrinking Dice Pocket Magic kit includes a Magic Die, regular die, mini magic wand, and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

NightZone Sky Fire Light Up Rockets
Price: $13.99 each

This NightZone Sky Fire Light Up Rocket can fly up to 150 feet! Flip the switch to activate a full minute of brightness before slinging it into the sky. Kit includes two 10″ tall light up rockets and one plastic Flinger. Lights turn off automatically. Non-replaceable batteries.

Suitable for ages 6+

Magnetic Drawing Board
Price: $7.99 each

Draw anywhere you want with this travel-sized Magnetic Drawing Board. Use the magnetic pen to write or draw pictures, then when you’re finished, simply slide the eraser bar side-to-side to erase it so you can start again! Features a clip to attach the board to your backpack or travel bag.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Source: parents.com This fun and fun-to-build brushbot moves on its own. Just don't expect it to clean the floors! Materials Four AA batteries 6-volt battery case with wire lead terminals and an on-off switch 6-volt hobby motor Electrical tape Washer, dime, or other small, flat object Kitchen brush Duct tape Felt Scissors Tacky glue Directions…

Mar 02, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, engineering, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: gimliicefestival.com Take in the Gimli Ice Festival this weekend (March 5-6, 2022) and discover activities like the 5K (or 10K!) ice walk (or run, skate, snowshoe, bike, or ski) competition, frozen t-shirt contest, kids' colouring competition, frozen fish toss, snow or ice creation contest, viking life re-enactors, and much more! Learn more.

Mar 04, 2022 • Family fun, love local, outdoor activities, Things to do in Manitoba, winter activity

CREATION STATION: FOUR-LEAF CLOVER CANVAS ACTIVITY

Source: messylittlemonster.com Display this clover canvas on your wall and brighten up your house, or the kids could give it to someone special as a thoughtful gift. Materials Q-Tips Green craft paint Paper plates Small blank canvas Green or brown fine tip marker Directions Gather and layout all of your supplies. Cover the surface you’re…

Mar 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning

Feb 14, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 14, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

Cutie Face Spinner
Price: $5.99 each

With each push of the spinner button, one of four cute animal faces will appear in the window. The sound of the whirling gives auditory sensory input and it’s perfect for those fidgety hands. It comes with a clip to easily attach to a backpack, key chain, or jacket.

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals – Ruff Ruff Puppy
Price: $12.99 each

Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. A melodic performer, Ruff Ruff takes centre stage with his great voice. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – X-Ray Vision
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! Only you see through TWO solid containers and name the number on the cube! The X-Ray Vision Pocket Magic kit includes the magic numbered die, two solid cylinders, and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

Butterbean’s Café: Rainbow Of Recipes
Regular Price: ~~$11.99 each~~
Sale Price: $5.99 each

Welcome to Butterbean’s Café! In Nickelodeon’s new animated series, Butterbean and the rest of her fairy friends run a bakery, make delicious treats, and have magical adventures. Children will love this colouring book with a paint tray featuring sixteen paints and a brush.

Suitable for ages 3+

Blank Tiny Cards
Price: $1.25 each

These tiny cards make a big impression! Googly eyes are attached to the front of each card to create fun faces. Don’t be fooled by their playful appearance, these cards are great for all ages. Matching white envelope included. Each card sold separately. Measures 2.25” x 2.25″ folded.

Suitable for all ages

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Source: leftbraincraftbrain.com What better way to learn about science than by eating it? Especially if it’s delicious. With this bread-in-a-bag project, kids can learn why bread rises and feel the pride of making homemade bread the whole family will want to eat! You can also do some experimenting to learn more about yeast before you…

Feb 16, 2022 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, Family fun, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE

Source: cbc.ca Explore Black History Month with CBC Kids' online portal! Learn more about how Black History Month came to be, Juneteenth, famous Black Canadians, and much more! Start exploring.

Feb 19, 2022 • black history month, Creative learning, history, love local, online activity

JOIN US FOR FRANCO-FUN DAY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Source: allrecipes.com Today is Franco-Fun Day at the Children’s Museum, and we’d like to celebrate with you by sharing this easy-to-make bannock recipe! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ cup butter, melted 1 ½ cups water Directions Measure flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir to…

Feb 21, 2022 • Activities for kids, Cooking with kids, franco-fun day, french culture, french heritage, french-canadian, special programming

Feb 07, 2022 • arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, science, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 7, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

Specimen Minerals & Fossils
Price: $1.99 each

A great way to introduce minerals and fossils to your children! Each specimen sold separately, and includes a mini information sheet to learn about these wonders of nature. Size #1 (measure approximately 1” – 1.5” each). Note: No two pieces are alike. Each item will vary slightly in size, shape, and colour.

Suitable for ages 4+

Easy Sparkle Window Art Mini Craft Kit
Price: $6.99 each

Big fun in a small box! Dimensional foil Butterfly and Rainbow come ready to decorate. Just fill in the designs with an array of sparkle window paint and rhinestones. When your designs are dry, just peel off the backing and press them onto any smooth glass surface. Approximate sizes are 6.5”W x 4”H.

Suitable for ages 6+

Palm Pals – Meow Kitty
Price: $12.99 each

Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. With her tail held high, Meow Kitty struts down the alley with confidence. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Ghost Bottle
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! The stubborn ghost inside of the bottle only obeys your command. The Ghost Bottle Pocket Magic kit includes one ghost bottle and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

Squeezable Dinosaurs
Price: $4.99 each

These colourful dinosaurs are soft and squeezable, helping petite paleontologists re-enact prehistoric life. Assorted styles available. Each sold separately. Approximately 6” each.

Suitable for ages 2+

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Source: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk Here's a heart-shaped tangram inspired by the well-known Chinese puzzles. Turn it into a card for Valentine's Day! Materials Valentine tangram puzzle sheet template (available for free download here) Scissors You can easily turn this tangram into a card for Valentine’s Day, in which case, you'll need some stiff card stock, markers or…

Feb 09, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creative learning, math, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: publiccityarchitecture.com Check out Manitoboggan at St. Vital Park, Winnipeg’s first barrier-free and universally accessible toboggan slide. The project was initiated by the City of Winnipeg to replace the previous 1980s-era toboggan slides and warming shelter, which burned down in 2013, and was seen as an opportunity to provide the community with a better, more…

Feb 12, 2022 • Family fun, love local, outdoor activities, Things to do in Winnipeg, winter activity

CREATION STATION: SKUNK VALENTINE CRAFT

Source: iheartcraftythings.com A sweet skunk for Valentine's Day! If you're making this fun craft with toddlers or preschoolers and feel the 3D heart is too complicated for them to make, simply omit that step and have them glue one single heart on their animal. Materials Animal valentine templates Coloured cardstock paper or construction paper Large…

Feb 13, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning

Jan 31, 2022 • arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 31, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

Playfoam Greeting Cards
Price: $3.99 each

Want an unforgettable way to say “Happy Birthday,” “Thank You,” or “Congratulations”? Say it in style with colourful, sculptable Playfoam cards! The perfect addition to presents, goodie bags, and more, Playfoam Greeting Cards are too much fun to put down! These sculptable, squishable toy and card combos add a colourful surprise to any gift or party. Each card includes one pod of non-toxic Playfoam molding material. Playfoam is easy to store and won’t dry out. PLUS, it won’t stick to carpet, clothing, or any other fabric!

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals – Slomo Sloth
Price: $12.99 each

Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. Slomo Sloth is a brown sloth with an adorable face. Slowing down is his favorite pastime, Slomo takes things at a soft stroll. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Spike Through Coin
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! Nails go right through a coin before your eyes. The Spike Through Coin Pocket Magic kit includes 5 plastic nails, a magic coin box, and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

Pirate Ship Mini Craft Kit
Price: $6.99 each

Big fun in a small box! Assemble and paint your own wooden pirate ship model. Kit includes a wooden ship body, paper sails, paint brush, marker, yarn, and 4 acrylic paints (red, white, black and silver).

Suitable for ages 5+

GoGoPo Mini Ice Cream Erasers
Price: $2.99

The perfect pencil case accessory for those with a sweet tooth!

4 erasers per pouch
Assorted colours
Ice cream is detachable from cone

Suitable for ages 5+

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Source: kaplanco.com This DIY robot hand is a simple and inventive engineering activity that will teach children all about the world of robotics! With just three common items - straws, paper, and string - kids can create a moving, bendable hand. This activity encourages exploration of robotics, engineering, and creative thinking. Materials Standard drinking straws…

Feb 02, 2022 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, engineering, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: Falcon Beach Ranch Make your way through the snow-covered trails of Whiteshell Provincial Park via horse-drawn sleigh or on horseback with winter activities from Falcon Beach Ranch. The hour-long trek by horseback is available for those 12 years old and up, sleigh rides are available for families with younger kids, and both run throughout…

Feb 05, 2022 • explore manitoba, Family fun, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, winter activity

CREATION STATION: PAPER + POPSICLE STICK SKATES

Source: capturingparenthood.com If it's too cold to go skating, bring a fun skating activity indoors with this cute, wintery craft! Materials White paper Markers, bingo dabbers, or other decorating tool of your choice Scissors Two popsicle sticks Glue Hole punch Yarn Directions Fold a piece of paper in two and cut out a simple boot…

Feb 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity

Jan 24, 2022 • arts and crafts, aurora, creativity for kids, feature 5, pako, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, stanley jr, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 24, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50!

Pako Discovery Spiral
Price: $18.99 each

The Pako Discovery Spiral is an interactive, educational toy that helps children develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity during play. Includes multi-sensory activities to stimulate cognitive and physical abilities.

Suitable for ages 6 months+

Sensory Bin – Ocean & Sand
Price: $24.99 each

Foster imaginative play with the Ocean & Sand Sensory Bin. This self-contained play bin is the ultimate sensory experience. Develop and practice fine motor movement with scooping, sifting, and playing in this self-contained beach environment. Includes easy to shape and mold Sensory Sand and fascinating water beads. Also includes sand sifter, scoop, sand molds, ocean animals, and river rocks. Conveniently packed in a bin with lid for easy storage.

Suitable for ages 3+

Crystal Space Terrarium
Price: $23.99 each

Turn this light-up UFO jar into a space terrarium that is out of this world! Complete craft kit comes with plastic light-up terrarium jar, ready-to-grow crystals, crystal grow powder, sparkling space rocks, crystal rocks, glow in the dark rocks, a squishy UFO sticker, space gems, colourful stickers, glow-in-the-dark stickers, rhinestones, and glow alien. Crystal growing is a fun and easy to do science experiment. Just add hot water and watch the crystals grow in as little as 24 hours.

Suitable for ages 6+

Trendy Pals – Rainbow Unicorn
Price: $24.99 each

Aurora World’s Trendy Pals are rainbow bright and showcase so much personality! This adorable mini flopsie unicorn peeks out of a rainbow carrier – complete with pink shimmer handles and star decoration. The removable unicorn is made with super soft plush fur, which is perfect for petting and cuddling.

Suitable for ages 3+

Stanley Jr. Race Car Kit
Price: $25.99 each

The Stanley Jr. Race Car Kit comes with complete parts for little engineers to build and play with their own fully-functional wooden race car! Kit includes pre-cut wood pieces, plastic race car parts, decals, and all the screws and nails required to assemble a wooden race car toy. Inspire your child’s creativity and sense of imagination as they create their very own wooden race car from scratch, then customize it with the included non-toxic paint and decals.

Suitable for ages 5+

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Source: nationalgeographic.co.uk Kids won’t need beakers and microscopes for these four biology experiments - they just need themselves! Each of these experiments from National Geographic's UK website lets children discover how a human body system works. And by doing these "tests" on their own bodies, they’ll get to see and feel exactly how their own…

Jan 26, 2022 • Activities for kids, Activity, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Cinematheque's Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids series returns this February and March! Do you remember the first time you went to the movies as a kid? The team at Cinematheque sure does, and they’re recreating the foundational experience every Sunday in February and March. A Cinematheque tradition, and what has become a rite of…

Jan 27, 2022 • Family fun, free programming, love local, movies, Things to do in Winnipeg

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 31, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50! Read More… Playfoam Greeting Cards Price: $3.99 each Want an unforgettable way to say “Happy Birthday,” “Thank You,” or…

Jan 31, 2022 • arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

Jan 22, 2022 • arts and crafts, at-home crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning, Family fun, winter activity

CREATION STATION: CATCHING SNOWFLAKES ON YOUR TONGUE SELF-PORTRAIT

Source: artisandesarts.blogspot.com

This is an incredibly cute idea for a wintery self-portrait with a few different ways to approach it – you could do oil pastel drawings, as pictured above, or use coloured construction paper to cut out and glue all the different parts of each child’s features and winter gear. The square teeth look especially fun from this angle!

Materials

Construction paper
Oil pastels

Directions

Ask kids to think about what they would look like with their heads tilted back and tongues out, catching snowflakes as they fall. What does their hair look like? What direction does their nose point in? How would they draw their scarf or coat?
Ask kids to draw themselves from this angle, using a reference like the example above. Don’t forget the snowflake that landed on their tongue!

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 24, 2022) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $50! Read More… Pako Discovery Spiral Price: $18.99 each The Pako Discovery Spiral is an interactive, educational toy that helps…

Jan 24, 2022 • arts and crafts, aurora, creativity for kids, feature 5, pako, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, stanley jr, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: nationalgeographic.co.uk Kids won’t need beakers and microscopes for these four biology experiments - they just need themselves! Each of these experiments from National Geographic's UK website lets children discover how a human body system works. And by doing these "tests" on their own bodies, they’ll get to see and feel exactly how their own…

Jan 26, 2022 • Activities for kids, Activity, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Cinematheque's Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids series returns this February and March! Do you remember the first time you went to the movies as a kid? The team at Cinematheque sure does, and they’re recreating the foundational experience every Sunday in February and March. A Cinematheque tradition, and what has become a rite of…

Jan 27, 2022 • Family fun, free programming, love local, movies, Things to do in Winnipeg

Jan 18, 2022 • arts and crafts, creativity for kids, feature 5, Plush, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 17, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25!

Sensory Bin – Construction Zone
Price: $24.99 each

Foster imaginative play with the Construction Zone Sensory Bin. This self-contained play bin is the ultimate sensory experience. Develop and practice fine motor movement with rolling, scooping, and digging at this pretend construction site. Includes easy to shape and mold Sensory Sand. Be hands-on with trucks, rocks, a shovel, and other play toys that resembles a construction zone. Conveniently packed in a bin with lid for easy storage.

Suitable for ages 3+

Shoulderkins – Amber Tabby Cat
Price: $14.99 each

Shoulderkins are magnetic friends that rest securely on your shoulder and accompany you wherever you go! A magnet sits at the bottom of the plush, which allows it to attach to the fabric-covered metal base. Fun, stylish, and convenient, you’ll want to have a Shoulderkin with you at all times! Amber Tabby Cat is an orange striped tabby cat and is in a lying position. Measures approximately 6”.

Suitable for ages 3+

DIY Glowing Squishy Slime Mini Craft Kit
Price: $6.99 each

Big fun in a small box! Includes everything you need to make glowing sensory slime. Glowing sand and water beads add a fun, unique, sensory texture. Parents will love the handy storage container and kids will love decorating it with the glow-in-the-dark stickers.

Suitable for ages 6+

Stanley Jr. Front Loader Kit
Price: $25.99 each

The Stanley Jr. Front Loader Kit comes with complete parts for little engineers to build and play with their own fully-functional construction vehicle toy! Kit includes parts made from wood, non-toxic ABS plastic, and other eco-friendly materials that are safe for kids and durable enough to survive long-lasting play. After building this toy, your child can play with it right away – its four wheels perfectly roll back and forth and the bucket is adjustable.

Suitable for ages 5+

Rolly Pet – Prankster Pig
Price: $12.99 each

Rolly Pets are sweet and adorable plush characters with round-shaped bodies, available in many different styles for all ages and personalities. This adorable little Prankster Pig features a soft pink plush and squeezable round body, making it the perfect pet for cuddling! Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Source: scienceupfirst.com Thursday, January 27 is National Kids & Vaccines Day! The COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada are safe, effective, and save lives. Let’s move the needle (pun intended) and promote vaccine confidence to protect the largest unvaccinated cohort of people in Canada: KIDS! Join ScienceUpFirst, Children’s Healthcare Canada, and the Sandbox Project with vaccine…

Jan 20, 2022 • COVID-19, French, French Science, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE

Source: folklorama.ca In an effort to support the public health orders of the province of Manitoba for the public to stay home and stay safe, Folklorama is pleased to present Folklorama at Home: The Virtual Experience, on now weekly until March 2022. Folklorama’s cultural arts division has launched a series of free virtual programs that…

Jan 21, 2022 • Family fun, folklorama, french culture, french heritage, love local, online activity, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg

CREATION STATION: CATCHING SNOWFLAKES ON YOUR TONGUE SELF-PORTRAIT

Source: artisandesarts.blogspot.com This is an incredibly cute idea for a wintery self-portrait with a few different ways to approach it - you could do oil pastel drawings, as pictured above, or use coloured construction paper to cut out and glue all the different parts of each child's features and winter gear. The square teeth look…

Jan 22, 2022 • arts and crafts, at-home crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning, Family fun, winter activity

Jan 10, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, science, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 10, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25!

Ludi Sensory Tube
Price: $22.99 each

This educational toy is an inflatable cylinder covered with fabrics in different textures and multiple sensory activities. It helps develop a child’s senses, dexterity, and fine motor skills. Includes teether to help stimulate curiosity.

Suitable for ages 6 months+

4M Sci:Bits Pump Rockets
Price: $7.99 each

Launch micro rockets that fly up to 20 feet. Discover the Newtonian rocket science behind 3…2…1…Blast Off and have fun with these mini Pump Rockets.

Suitable for ages 5+

Mini Garden – Dinosaur
Price: $12.99 each

Experience the wonder of nature all year when you bring the fun of gardening indoors with the Dinosaur Mini Garden Kit! Mini Gardening is a unique, fun experience that combines both arts and crafts with science (STEAM) as your child creates their own mini ecosystem. Perfect for beginners, this gardening kit for kids features quick growing chia seeds that sprout within 3-5 days! Contains potting mix, quick growing chia seeds, dino themed stickers, dimensional accents, fun mini figures, and decorative coloured sand.

Suitable for ages 6+

Mini Lab Fluo & Glow
Price: $22.99 each

Create mixtures that glow in the dark with this fluorescent and phosphorescent science kit! Includes supplies for 6 different activities including make your own lava lamp, invisible ink, phosphorescent slime, and more. Also includes colouring and UV lamp accessories and instruction booklet.

Suitable for ages 8+

Quick Knit Loom – Unicorn
Price: $22.99 each

Learn a new craft as you create your own soft and squishy unicorn friend. Everything you need is included with this Quick Knit Loom kit. So much easier than knitting or crocheting; simply wind the yarn around the loom pegs, then flip the loops. When you’re finished, use the included components to stuff and accessorize your plush pal. Kit includes 60+ yards of yarn, fiber fluff, soft ears, gold horn, felt accents, large and small looms, hook, plastic needle, and step-by-step instructions. High quality loom can be used again and again.

Suitable for ages 7+

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: mamapapabubba.com This play dough subtraction smash activity is a fun visual and tactile way for little kids to start learning subtraction! Materials Play dough, in four or five different colours Cardstock or blank flashcards Scissors (if using cardstock) Marker Plastic tray Directions Using blank flashcards or cardstock cut into squares, write out some basic…

Jan 13, 2022 • Activities for kids, Creative learning, math, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: wag.ca Be transported to the North at the Winnipeg Art Gallery with outdoor projections of contemporary Inuit artwork and imagery, highlighting Qaumajuq, the Inuit art centre. This 20-minute show loops on the exterior of the Qaumajuq building on St. Mary Avenue and runs nightly from sundown until 10:00PM. Enjoy beautiful northern lights projections alongside…

Jan 14, 2022 • arts, love local, Things to do in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Art Gallery, winter activity

CREATION STATION: PAPER PLATE TIGER

Source: gluedtomycraftsblog.com This paper plate tiger craft idea is super simple, inexpensive, and fun for all ages. Materials Large paper plate (one per tiger craft) Orange tissue paper Black/orange/white cardstock paper School glue Craft scissors Black marker Directions First cut your tissue paper into small squares. Put a good amount of glue all over the…

Jan 17, 2022 • Activities for kids, Activity, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station

Jan 04, 2022 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 3, 2022)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store, now with FREE shipping in Winnipeg on orders over $25!

Sensory Bin – Ice Cream Shop
Price: $24.99 each

Foster imaginative play with the Ice Cream Shop Sensory Bin. This self-contained play bin is the ultimate sensory experience. Develop and practice fine motor movement with scooping pretend ice cream in a bowl or cone. Includes easy to shape and mold Sensory Sand in three colours, ice cream scoop, bowl, spoons, pom poms, ice cream cones, rainbow beads, and foam banana. Conveniently packed in a bin with lid for easy storage.

Suitable for ages 3+

Shoulderkins – Luna Unicorn
Price: $14.99 each

Shoulderkins are magnetic friends that rest securely on your shoulder and accompany you wherever you go! A magnet sits at the bottom of the plush, which allows it to attach to the fabric-covered metal base. Fun, stylish, and convenient, you’ll want to have a Shoulderkin with you at all times! Luna Unicorn is white with sparkly pink hooves, a shiny gold horn, and is in a lying position. Measures approximately 6”.

Suitable for ages 3+

5 Second Rule Jr.
Price: $33.99 each

It seems like it would be easy to name three flavours of ice cream – but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds and with other players staring at you? You have to be quick, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk silly answers slipping out. Because that would be funny, and we all like to laugh! It’s all in good fun with this fast-paced game where you have to Just Spit it Out!

Suitable for ages 6+

Big Gem Diamond Painting Light
Price: $23.99 each

Create YOUR way with this Big Gem Diamond Painting Light kit! Stellar light-up art offers open-ended diamond painting fun. No glue needed. A great fine motor activity. Peel the clear cover off the design to reveal the adhesive, then place colourful, transparent gems to create your design. Cast radiating light patterns on the ceiling with two fun shadow disks. USB cord with integrated on/off switch powers your light.

Suitable for ages 6+

Colourful Pound & Play
Price: $31.99 each

Sort, hammer, and play the day away with the Colourful Pound & Play shape sorter from B. Toys! This wooden toy features a shape sorting bench, a tiny hands-friendly hammer, and 6 colourful shapes: a circle, triangle, square, hexagon, and two cylinders with B.eautiful designs. Sort the pegs, match each one to their rightful place, then grab the hammer and pound one side of the bench flat. To start again, simply flip this bench over and go! Made of smooth and natural wood, this fun shape sorter can also build your toddler’s fine motor skills, improve their hand-eye coordination, and develop their colour recognition and matching skills.

Suitable for ages 2+

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: Boston Children's Musem Check out the Boston Children's Museum's online archive of kid-geared activities on their website. They have a huge range of content, from crafts and art activities, to book recommendations and cultural history, to lessons about science and nature. For example, you can learn about the museum's friendly python, Ollie, or watch…

Jan 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, Creative learning, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: Portage La Prairie Family Resource Centre Portage La Prairie's Family Resource Centre has shifted their programming to virtual offerings, but there's still plenty of activities to participate in this month! Wiggle, Giggle & Munch (a physical activity and nutrition program) runs every other Monday starting January 10, Babies & Babble (parent and baby sensory…

Jan 07, 2022 • Family fun, love local, online activity, portage la prairie, Things to do in Manitoba, toddlers

CREATION STATION: NEWSPAPER POLAR BEAR CRAFT

Source: iheartcraftythings.com Materials Polar bear craft pattern (optional; available at this link) Blue, white, and black cardstock Newspaper Googly eyes Hole punch (optional) Black marker Scissors Glue Directions Begin by cutting out several pieces from your newspaper to make your polar bear. Start with a large circle for the polar bear head and another half…

Jan 09, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, craft, Creation Station, winter activity