feature 5 | Children's Museum (Winnipeg, MB) - Part 2

Apr 17, 2023 • feature 5, sensory toy, shop, spudsters, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 17, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

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Spudsters Morty Moose

Price: $31.99 each

Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Morty Moose Spudster is a chocolate brown colour with cream accents on its ears, sweet lovable facial expression, and adorably round, potato-like body. Measures approximately 10″ in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Spudsters Tutie Cow

Price: $31.99 each

Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Tutie Cow Spudster is a soft white and black cow with folded ears, plush horns, sweet lovable facial expression, and adorably round, potato-like body. Measures approximately 10″ in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Spudsters Cutie Pig

Price: $31.99 each

Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Cutie Pig Spudster is a soft pink piggy with folded ears, sweet lovable facial expression, and adorably round, potato-like body. Measures approximately 10″ in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Spudsters Callie Cat

Price: $31.99 each

Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Callie Cat Spudster is a tri-coloured calico cat with triangular ears, sweet lovable facial expression, and adorably round, potato-like body. Measures approximately 10″ in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Spudsters Doodle Dog

Price: $31.99 each

Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Doodle Dog Spudster is a soft brown doggy with folded down ears, sweet lovable facial expression, and adorably round, potato-like body. Measures approximately 10″ in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

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It’s time to fish with this week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY while creating a fishing rod. You’ll need: Construction paper Paper clips Scissors Magnet Dowel String Instructions Tie a piece of string (about 3 ft long) around the end of your dowel. At the other end of the string, tie a magnet in place. This is…

Apr 19, 2023 • Creative learning, fish, Fishing, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 24, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Palm Pals Fiesta Taco Price: $13.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…

Apr 24, 2023 • feature 5, palm pals, Plush, shop, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. Let’s learn the fascinating engineering behind a wasp nest! You’ll need: An empty container (we used a yogurt one) Straws Scissors Paper Paint Markers String/pipe cleaner Hole punch Instructions Empty your container and rinse it out. Cover the container in paper and paint it or decorate it how…

Apr 26, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, STEAM, STEAM resources, wasp nest

Apr 10, 2023 • dinosaur, dinosaurs, feature 5, sensory toy, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 10, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Mini Garden – Dinosaur
Price: $15.99 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+

Sensory Bin – Dinosaur Dig
Price: $33.99 each

Foster imaginative play with the Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin. This self-contained play bin is the ultimate sensory experience. Develop and practice fine motor movement with scooping, sifting, and brushing fossils in this self-contained dinosaur dig environment.

Includes magnifying glass, foam volcano, fossil brush, play sand, faux plant, sand sifter, dinosaurs, skeletons, and more! Conveniently packed in a bin with lid for easy storage.

Bin measures approximately 14.5″W x 10.25”L x 4.75″H.

Suitable for ages 3+

Building Blocks – Dinosaur
Price: $3.99 each

Blind box-style plastic egg containing assorted plastic building blocks to create one complete Dinosaur measuring 3”! Contents vary. Each egg sold separately.

Suitable for ages 6+

Pom Pom Pictures – Dinosaur
Price: $21.99 each

Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Dinosaurs Kit!

Use an array of pom poms in a variety of different colours and sizes to decorate two dinosaur designs. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched felt to create prehistoric artwork with ease. Thick foam holds pom poms in place with no glue needed. When you are done decorating the prehistoric designs, display them on a wall using the hanging string or complete this activity again and again by pushing out the pom poms! Kit includes two dinosaur-themed foam boards, an assortment of pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, two hanging strings, wiggly eyes, zipper storage bag, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

Colour Wonder Mess-Free Colouring – Dinosaur Adventures
Price: $9.99 each

Kids can colour their favorite prehistoric pals in a magical, mess-free way with Crayola Colour Wonder! Colour Wonder colours appear only on special Colour Wonder paper, not on skin, clothing, or carpets. Each page works with all Colour Wonder markers, paints, and stamps. This set contain 18 fun-filled dinosaur colouring pages and 4 Colour Wonder Mini Markers. The convenient “foldalope” packaging works as reusable storage for your colouring pages and markers.

Suitable for ages 3+

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This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, let’s discover how chromatography works. You’ll need: Two jars filled halfway with water Washable markers Paper towel/napkin Scissors Ruler Instructions Fold over a piece of paper towel (so you have 2 pieces on top of each other). Trim off 2-3 inches at the end. Colour two-inch rectangles of…

Apr 12, 2023 • Creative learning, rainbow, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 17, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… <hr> Spudsters Morty Moose Price: $31.99 each Short and plump, Spudsters is a new Aurora collection filled with adorable and stackable plush friends! Morty Moose Spudster…

Apr 17, 2023 • feature 5, sensory toy, shop, spudsters, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

It’s time to fish with this week’s focus on TECHNOLOGY while creating a fishing rod. You’ll need: Construction paper Paper clips Scissors Magnet Dowel String Instructions Tie a piece of string (about 3 ft long) around the end of your dowel. At the other end of the string, tie a magnet in place. This is…

Apr 19, 2023 • Creative learning, fish, Fishing, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

Mar 06, 2023 • cars, feature 5, school bus, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 6, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Canada School Bus
Price: $9.99 each

This Canada School Bus is the iconic school bus from our youth. It has both English and French descriptions printed on the sides and features pullback action. Each sold separately.

Suitable for ages 5+

Canada Peace & Love Van
Price: $9.99 each

Namaste! The Canada Peace & Love Van comes in three groovy designs and is sure to bring peace and tranquility to those who own one. Friction action. All styles sold separately.

Suitable for ages 3+

Canada Digger Truck
Price:$8.99 each

These Canada Digger Trucks are single 1:60 scale construction vehicles powered with pullback action! Vehicles measure approximately 3” each with rubber wheels and a combination of metal and rugged plastic body. Emblazoned with both “Canada” and a maple leaf. All styles sold separately.

Suitable for ages 18 months+

Canada ATV
Price: $10.99 each

The Canada ATV is tough and can explore all the tough terrain in Canada – from muddy valleys to the back country roads. Pullback action. Measures approximately 4” H x 4” W. All styles sold separately.

Suitable for ages 3+

Canada Choo Choo Train
Price: $7.99 each

This toddler-friendly, friction-powered Canada Choo Choo train chugs happily along. Pullback action. Measures approximately 2.75” H x 4.25” W.

Suitable for ages 3+

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This week we head over to Mellow Marsh with our TECHNOLOGY-focused activity. It’s time to make a buzz with our butterfly noisemaker. You’ll need: Popsicle stick Construction paper Elastic band String Markers Glue Instructions: Trace and cut out a butterfly shape. Decorate your butterfly. Tie a string near the bottom of the popsicle stick. Place…

Mar 08, 2023 • butterfly, Creative learning, noisemaker, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 13, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Robot Face Race Regular Price: $33.99 each Sale Price: $17.99 each Help a crazy inventor find the heads he needs to complete his robot bodies in this…

Mar 13, 2023 • board games, games, robot, sale, shop

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Choo Choo! Are you ready for a Junction 9161 STEAM activity? This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING and we're making a chugging train! You’ll need: Construction paper Glue Scissors Paper Fasteners Instructions: Cut out the shapes for your train in various colours of construction paper. Glue the pieces together to create the train (except…

Mar 15, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, Junction9161, STEAM, STEAM resources, Train

Feb 27, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, pom poms, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 27, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Pom Pom Pictures – Dinosaurs
Price: $21.99 each

Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Dinosaurs Kit! Use an array of pom poms in a variety of different colours and sizes to decorate two dinosaur designs. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched felt to create prehistoric artwork with ease. Thick foam holds pom poms in place with no glue needed. When you are done decorating the prehistoric designs, display them on a wall using the hanging string or complete this activity again and again by pushing out the pom poms! Kit includes two dinosaur-themed foam boards, an assortment of pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, two hanging strings, wiggly eyes, zipper storage bag, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pom Pom Pictures – Transportation
Price: $21.99 each

Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Transportation Kit! Use an array of pom poms in a variety of different colours and sizes to decorate a plane and a train design. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched felt to create transportation artwork with ease. Thick foam holds pom poms in place with no glue needed. When you are done decorating the transportation designs, display them on a wall using the hanging string or complete this activity again and again by pushing out the pom poms! Kit includes two transportation-themed foam boards, an assortment of pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, two hanging strings, wiggly eyes, zipper storage bag, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pom Pom Pictures – Magical
Price: $21.99 each

Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Magical Kit! Use an array of pom poms in a variety of different colours and sizes to decorate a unicorn and a rainbow design. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched felt to create magical artwork with ease. Thick foam holds pom poms in place with no glue needed. When you are done decorating the magical designs, display them on a wall using the hanging string or complete this activity again and again by pushing out the pom poms! Kit includes two magical-themed foam boards, an assortment of pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, two hanging strings, wiggly eyes, zipper storage bag, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pom Pom Pictures – Garden
Price: $21.99 each

Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Garden Kit! Use an array of pom poms in a variety of different colours and sizes to decorate a butterfly and flower design. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched felt to create garden-themed artwork with ease. Thick foam holds pom poms in place with no glue needed. When you are done decorating the garden designs, display them on a wall using the hanging string or complete this activity again and again by pushing out the pom poms! Kit includes two garden-themed foam boards, an assortment of pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, two hanging strings, wiggly eyes, zipper storage bag, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pom Pom Pictures
Price: $21.99 each

Introducing a no-glue, no-mess pom pom craft for preschoolers. The perfect sensory activity designed with little fingers in mind! Each kit includes enough materials to create 3 tactile boards. Simply insert pom poms into the pre-punched, sturdy felt. To make a new design, just push out the pom poms and start again. Creating Pom Pom Pictures helps develop fine motor skills, colour-matching, and hand-eye coordination. This simple activity also builds creative confidence and encourages independent, quiet-time play – great skills to get your little one ready for kindergarten. Proudly display them with the hanging strings provided. Contents include: 3 Pre-cut Felt Designs, Assorted Pom Poms, 3 Hanging Strings, Wiggly Eyes, and Instructions.

Suitable for ages 3+

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This month we're doing STEAM activities based on some of our galleries. This week's area of focus is SCIENCE and we're making sensory bags that little Tots can enjoy. This is our Tot-Spot STEAM activity. You’ll need: Ziplock bag Water Oil Glitter/Confetti Duct Tape Food colouring (optional) Instructions Fill your ziplock bag with water ¾…

Mar 01, 2023 • Creative learning, Heart, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 6, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Canada School Bus Price: $9.99 each This Canada School Bus is the iconic school bus from our youth. It has both English and French descriptions printed on…

Mar 06, 2023 • cars, feature 5, school bus, shop, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week we head over to Mellow Marsh with our TECHNOLOGY-focused activity. It’s time to make a buzz with our butterfly noisemaker. You’ll need: Popsicle stick Construction paper Elastic band String Markers Glue Instructions: Trace and cut out a butterfly shape. Decorate your butterfly. Tie a string near the bottom of the popsicle stick. Place…

Mar 08, 2023 • butterfly, Creative learning, noisemaker, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

Feb 20, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 20, 2023)
Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Sitting Still Like A Frog Activity Book
Price: $22.95 each

Mindfulness is one of the most effective practices to teach kids to calm themselves in stressful moments, increase focus and attention, ease anxiety, and promote a sense of empathy toward others. Eline Snel’s Sitting Still Like a Frog has helped thousands of children around the world to become more relaxed and attentive, more aware of their bodies and emotions, and more open toward others. This book is packed with 75 entertaining and useful activities that children can do alone or with a parent, including: fun yoga exercises, hands-on activities and projects, meditation stories, cut-out posters and cards, colourful stickers, and mindful games. Written by Eline Snel and illustrated by Marc Boutavant.

The Jar Of Happiness
Price: $19.99 each

Is there a recipe for happiness? Meg certainly thinks so. She collects all the necessary ingredients in a jar, which she uses to cheer up her friends and family when they’re feeling low. But what happens when her special jar mysteriously disappears? Will Meg feel sad forever more, or will she find other ways to be happy?

Suitable for ages 3+

Everything I Need To Know Before I’m Five
Price: $19.99 each

Do you know your letters? Can you count to twenty? Learn all that and more in this all-in-one concept picture book. Perfect for kids heading to kindergarten, this book covers the alphabet, counting, opposites, shapes, colours, and seasons. Award-winning author-illustrator Valorie Fisher uses bright, gorgeous photos of retro toys to illustrate these topics in a completely fresh way. Parents will love this stylish and funny approach to basic concepts, while kids will learn, well, everything.

Suitable for ages 2+

Dive In!: A Topsy-Turvy-Say-It-Out-Loud Underwater Adventure
Price: $24.99 each

Calling all explorers! Sir Sebastian Stockingbottomham needs your help on this madcap diving expedition! Ordinarily, famous explorer Sir Sebastian is in command of every adventure. But this time, something seems a bit… fishy. That’s because Burt and his sidekick Crab are about to turn the tables on him—and you! This adventure won’t be the same without you at the helm. Join Sir Sebastian and Burt the Blobfish on the ocean floor! Share in the fun by following the interactive read-aloud prompts! Learn how to talk like you’re underwater, take part in some very silly shenanigans, and get ready to laugh like you’ve never laughed before! Written by the acclaimed family music band and Grammy Award-Nominated Recess Monkey and illustrated by Rob McClurkan, this children’s book is hilarious interactive fun for the whole family.

Suitable for ages 4+

Unicorn (And Horse)
Price: $24.99 each

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well…not. Horse is brown. Horse is plain. And Horse can’t stand the unicorn he shares a pen with. Unicorn dances. Tra la la! Horse does not. Blah blah blah. But when robbers kidnap Unicorn for a local circus, what will Horse decide to do? Packed with forty-eight pages of hilarious illustrations and deadpan wit, Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. And happiness doesn’t always come from pink cupcakes for breakfast. Written by David W. Miles and illustrated by Hollie Mengert.

Suitable for ages 5+

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This week’s area of focus is ART, and we are creating our own stamps! You’ll need: Foam Scissors Markers Ink pads (or markers) Glue Bottle cap lids Instructions Decide what kind of fun shape you’d like to create (picking a simple outline without too much detail is best). Draw out the design on your piece…

Feb 22, 2023 • art, Creative learning, Heart, Heart stamps, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's activity, Valentine's Day Craft

I Love To Read Month Reading List

As I Love To Read Month ends, here’s a roundup of books covering topics we’ve explored this month. Save this list for next year, or visit our partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers to get them. Either way, next year you’ll have a great list of diverse books to start your planning your I Love To…

Feb 25, 2023 • i love to read month, ILTR2023, Literacy Resources, Reading List, Reading Resources

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 27, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Pom Pom Pictures - Dinosaurs Price: $21.99 each Enjoy endless hours of creative, hands-on play with this Pom Pom Pictures Dinosaurs Kit! Use an array of pom…

Feb 27, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, pom poms, shop, Toys

Feb 13, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 13, 2023)
Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Find Your Rainbow
Price: $16.99 each

Do you ever wish you could be more confident? Or wish you had tools to make your negative feelings disappear? Are you looking for creative ways to fill your downtime at home? Or imagine your dream job, even if it might seem strange–like a cat vet in space? Well, look no further! Life may not always be easy, but it’s important to remember that the world needs someone just like you! By unlocking the secrets of your heart, you can learn to be more mindful and believe in yourself as you doodle, write, and dream your way to happiness–once you find your rainbow.

This calming and reassuring guided journal is the perfect antidote to rising anxiety and worry during these challenging times, while encouraging self discovery, resilience, and creative expression. Written by Jenipher Lyn.

Big Bed For Little Bear
Price: $10.99 each

Is your little one almost ready to make the move from a crib to a bed? Start thinking and talking about it as you share the story of Mama Bear and Papa Bear helping Baby Bear make the same transition! This shaped board book features a die-cut cover and cheerful illustrations. By Scarlett Wing (Author) & Letizia Rizzo (Illustrator).

Suitable for ages 2+

Nina’s Book Of Little Things
Price: $23.00 each

A book of imagination for the little Nina in all of us. Make a little mess, collect some little snowflakes, and draw the things a little bird might say in this book that asks its owner to make his or her mark on every page. Keith Haring presented Nina’s Book of Little Things to a friend’s daughter on her seventh birthday. Now everybody can enjoy this classic book, back in print in a stylish new edition, featuring a back-page pocket for extra items and a band to keep everything safely stowed. Written and illustrated by Keith Haring.

Suitable for ages 6+

The Hole Story
Price: $21.95 each

When Hamish and Hermione Hole are chased out of the cheese where they live, they search the palace for a new place to call home. But the Holes cause havoc wherever they go – no one wants holes in their underwear, bike tire, or boat! Exhausted, the pair rest in a piece of wood, only to be discovered by the palace carpenter, who knows that holes can be really useful – especially when you are making beautiful musical instruments. Written by Paul Bright and illustrated by Bruce Ingman.

Suitable for ages 4+

The Encyclopedia Of Immaturity: Volume 2
Regular Price: $23.99 each
Sale Price: $11.99

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity was such a hit that Klutz has followed up with a second book! The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2 includes thought-provoking topics such as how to slide down a banister, what we talk about when we talk about wedgies, how to send a toiletgram, and more. It’s all new and all hopelessly goofy.

Suitable for all ages

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This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. The challenge is to build a heart from toothpicks and playdough. You’ll need: Toothpicks Playdough Instructions 1. Set out a pile of toothpicks 2. Roll playdough into small balls- this will be the glue to connect the toothpicks together 3. Challenge your child to design and create a…

Feb 15, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, Heart, playdough, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's activity

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 20, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Sitting Still Like A Frog Activity Book Price: $22.95 each Mindfulness is one of the most effective practices to teach kids to calm themselves in stressful moments,…

Feb 20, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ART, and we are creating our own stamps! You’ll need: Foam Scissors Markers Ink pads (or markers) Glue Bottle cap lids Instructions Decide what kind of fun shape you’d like to create (picking a simple outline without too much detail is best). Draw out the design on your piece…

Feb 22, 2023 • art, Creative learning, Heart, Heart stamps, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's activity, Valentine's Day Craft

Feb 06, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, journal, recommended reading

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 6, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

You!
Price: $24.99 each

Celebrate the everlasting love and big dreams you have for your little one with this empowering picture book by Sandra Magsamen, the USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Little One! Shower your little one with words of hope, inspiration, love, and acceptance in this encouragement book for toddlers and kids. Bursting with lively illustrations, whimsical rhyming text, and a timeless, heartfelt message, this growth-mindset book instills positive self-esteem and encourages readers from 1 to 100 to dream big in a world full of infinite possibilities. Whether you are celebrating a special milestone or a new beginning, this special story is sure to be cherished for years to come. You! is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, preschool graduation gift, birthday gift, or for simply expressing your love for the little ones in your life!

Suitable for all ages

My Name Is Not Isabella
Price: $24.99 each

Just how big can a little girl dream? Ask Isabella…She takes a wild ride and discovers the sky’s the limit! Who is your hero? Isabella’s include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley – but there’s no bigger hero than Isabella’s own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery – and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self. A New York Times Bestseller written by Jennifer Fosberry and illustrated by Mike Litwin.

Suitable for all ages

Write On: My Story Journal
Price: $19.99 each

A learning tool disguised in fun, Write On is filled with helpful tips for creating stories — narratives, poems, comics, song lyrics — true ones, made-up ones, and are-you-kidding-me ridiculous ones. Quirky writing prompts get the creative juices flowing, and a tear-out story card game gets the stories rolling. When it’s complete, the journal becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake kids will be proud to share. Bonus: Inside are two sheets of bookplate stickers for reviewing and sticking into favorite books.

Suitable for ages 6+

Write Your Own Book
Price: $18.99 each

Tell your own story with this unique book filled with creative writing prompts and activities. Young writers can build their skills, develop their confidence, and learn how to write a book in this unique format filled with creative writing ideas and exercises. Invent a magic spell or a potion recipe. Save the day with a brand-new superhero. Share the legend of your hometown. Write about what it would be like to stand next a volcano that is about to explode. Inspire creativity through engaging exercises. Write Your Own Book makes writing fun, personal, and special while encouraging students to continue writing outside the classroom, telling their own stories as they develop an important educational and life skill. Write Your Own Book‘s fun novelty format encourages kids to think creatively to fill its pages of activities and prompts in their own style and fashion. This is a perfect gift for any budding young author.

Suitable for ages 8+

Again! Again!
Price: $22.99 each

Just two words, but they say so much. Two words that give us a glimpse into how our children see and feel about the world. This journal was created to capture those priceless moments – the funny, sweet, and unexpected things your kids say and do… in a way that only they can. Inside you’ll find plenty of space to record who was there, what was happening, and all the other details you’ll want to remember in the years to come. Published by Compendium and illustrated by Jessica Phoenix.

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Want to see how the heart works?! This week's focus on TECHNOLOGY is all about how a heart pumps in and out of its chambers. You’ll need: - Small Jar - Cup - 2 Bendy Straws - Balloon - Tape/Glue - Water - Red Food Colouring - Toothpick Instructions 1. Fill your jar halfway with…

Feb 08, 2023 • Creative learning, Heart, Heart Pumping Model, KiwiCo, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 13, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Find Your Rainbow Price: $16.99 each Do you ever wish you could be more confident? Or wish you had tools to make your negative feelings disappear? Are…

Feb 13, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, recommended reading

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ENGINEERING. The challenge is to build a heart from toothpicks and playdough. You’ll need: Toothpicks Playdough Instructions 1. Set out a pile of toothpicks 2. Roll playdough into small balls- this will be the glue to connect the toothpicks together 3. Challenge your child to design and create a…

Feb 15, 2023 • Creative learning, engineering, Heart, playdough, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's activity

Jan 30, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 30, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Big Gem Diamond Painting – Magical
Price: $23.99 each

Explore the world of diamond painting with this Magical-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting activities in one – stickers and suncatchers. No glue, no mess! Self-adhesive stickers and suncatchers makes applying gems easy. Diamond dots are larger in size which makes them perfect for younger art enthusiasts. Handy plastic gem tray and stylus makes it easy to keep your gems organized and easy to pick up and place onto your project. Learn the basics of diamond painting and move on to create your own unique diamond art designs! 12 holographic stickers include printed dots for guided gem placement and 2 suncatchers offer an open-ended design experience to create your own diamond art design. Once completed, you can apply your Magical stickers to journals, cards, notebooks, pencil cases, and so much more. Display your suncatchers using the stands or included suction cups.

Suitable for ages 6+

Big Gem Diamond Painting – Sea Friends
Price: $23.99 each

Explore the world of diamond painting with this Sea Friends-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting activities in one – stickers and suncatchers. No glue, no mess! Self-adhesive stickers and suncatchers makes applying gems easy. Diamond dots are larger in size which makes them perfect for younger art enthusiasts. Handy plastic gem tray and stylus makes it easy to keep your gems organized and easy to pick up and place onto your project. Learn the basics of diamond painting and move on to create your own unique diamond art designs! 12 holographic stickers include printed dots for guided gem placement and 2 suncatchers offer an open-ended design experience to create your own diamond art design. Once completed, you can apply your Sea Friends stickers to journals, cards, notebooks, pencil cases, and so much more. Display your suncatchers using the stands or included suction cups.

Suitable for ages 6+

Big Gem Diamond Painting – Sweets
Price: $23.99 each

Explore the world of diamond painting with this Sweets-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting activities in one – stickers and suncatchers. No glue, no mess! Self-adhesive stickers and suncatchers makes applying gems easy. Diamond dots are larger in size which makes them perfect for younger art enthusiasts. Handy plastic gem tray and stylus makes it easy to keep your gems organized and easy to pick up and place onto your project. Learn the basics of diamond painting and move on to create your own unique diamond art designs! 12 holographic stickers include printed dots for guided gem placement and 2 suncatchers offer an open-ended design experience to create your own diamond art design. Once completed, you can apply your Sweets stickers to journals, cards, notebooks, pencil cases, and so much more. Display your suncatchers using the stands or included suction cups.

Suitable for ages 6+

Big Gem Diamond Painting – Woodland
Price: $23.99 each

Explore the world of diamond painting with this Woodland-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting activities in one – stickers and suncatchers. No glue, no mess! Self-adhesive stickers and suncatchers makes applying gems easy. Diamond dots are larger in size which makes them perfect for younger art enthusiasts. Handy plastic gem tray and stylus makes it easy to keep your gems organized and easy to pick up and place onto your project. Learn the basics of diamond painting and move on to create your own unique diamond art designs! 12 holographic stickers include printed dots for guided gem placement and 2 suncatchers offer an open-ended design experience to create your own diamond art design. Once completed, you can apply your Woodland stickers to journals, cards, notebooks, pencil cases, and so much more. Display your suncatchers using the stands or included suction cups.

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. Contents include: 700+ colourful transparent 5mm gems, diamond painting stylus, wax square, gem tray, diamond painting light wrap, lid with LED light and attached USB power cable (USB power adapter not included), plastic jar (16 cm x 9.1 cm), shadow disks, shadow disk cap, sticky putty, and instructions with gem placement guide.

Suitable for ages 6+

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This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, we will make floating hearts. You’ll need: - Dry-erase markers - Large shallow-sided dish (white works best) - Water (room temperature) - Straw Instructions 1. Draw some hearts with your dry-erase markers on the bottom of your dish 2. Once the artwork is complete, carefully pour the water…

Feb 01, 2023 • Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Craft

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 6, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… You! Price: $24.99 each Celebrate the everlasting love and big dreams you have for your little one with this empowering picture book by Sandra Magsamen, the USA…

Feb 06, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, journal, recommended reading

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Want to see how the heart works?! This week's focus on TECHNOLOGY is all about how a heart pumps in and out of its chambers. You’ll need: - Small Jar - Cup - 2 Bendy Straws - Balloon - Tape/Glue - Water - Red Food Colouring - Toothpick Instructions 1. Fill your jar halfway with…

Feb 08, 2023 • Creative learning, Heart, Heart Pumping Model, KiwiCo, STEAM, STEAM resources, technology

Jan 23, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, sensory toy, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 23, 2023)

Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Create With Clay – Mythical Creatures
Price: $29.99 each

Bring three mythical creatures to life with vibrant clay! This complete art and craft kit includes everything you need to create three mythical creatures – a Dragon, Unicorn, and Phoenix. Working with clay is a great sensory activity, helping to build fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Contents include: 3 plastic creature skeletons – dragon (6.3” w x 4.3” h), unicorn (4.33” w x 4.72” h) and phoenix (4.72” w x 3.94” h), 5 blocks of clay (non-drying) in yellow, orange, violet, jade, and blue (60 g each), modeling tools, feathers, and wiggly eyes.

Suitable for ages 5+

Make Your Own Water Globes – Sweet Treats
Price: $36.99 each

Create 3 sweets-themed water worlds using the included sculpting tools and bright modeling clay in neon pink, neon yellow, neon violet, bright blue, and white. You can even mix colours together to create new ones! Accessorize your water globes with 3 sweet figurines – a birthday cake, milkshake, and an ice cream cone. Sprinkle glitter to create the perfect dessert topping. Also includes a handy funnel for filling, 3 display trays, and waterproof glue to seal your globes.

Suitable for ages 6+

Quick Knit Charm Bracelets
Price: $26.99 each

Create 10 soft and vibrant charm bracelets with this trendy and fashionable bracelet making kit! Express yourself by using colourful yarn, beads, and charms to make DIY bracelets that match your mood, personality, or style. These friendship bracelets are easy to make with a traditional knitting spool. Great for beginner knitters, simply use the wooden tool to weave and braid soft yarn. The included step-by-step illustrated instructions will help you to create colourful friendship bracelets with ease! Kit includes 5 colours of knitting yarn, a reusable wooden knitting tool, and fashion forward charms and gems.

Suitable for ages 9+

Sticker Suncatchers
Price: $21.99 each

Perfect for preschoolers! Little ones can practice colour and shape recognition, develop fine motor skills and foster creativity with these no-mess, peel-and-stick shapes. Decorate the 5 woodland animal templates with colourful translucent sticker shapes. Layer them together to create new colours and patterns. Display finished suncatchers on your windows with the included clear suction cups. Kit includes materials to make 5 suncatchers with printed animal acetate shapes, each measuring approximately 4.25”W x 4.75”H.

Suitable for ages 4+

Deer Diary
Price: $26.99 each

Keep your notes, secrets, and stories safe in a super-sweet, deer-shaped diary! This 100-page locking diary comes with a heart-shaped lock, 2 heart-shaped keys, 5 neon highlighter markers, a glittery pom-pom pen, 80 glitter stickers, 100+ assorted pearls, craft glue, instructions, and ideas. Unlock your diary to discover positive aspiration art, writing prompts, and plenty of punny pages to colour and bring to life. Add your style to every diary page with colourful stickers, highlighters, and more! Express yourself with writing prompts such as “what makes you smile.” Use the blank pages in the cute diary to write your stories and secrets. Writing is a positive way for kids to express their thoughts, emotions, and feelings. It’s also a fun way to encourage penmanship, storytelling, and creativity.

Suitable for ages 6+

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 30, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Big Gem Diamond Painting - Magical Price: $23.99 each Explore the world of diamond painting with this Magical-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting…

Jan 30, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, shop, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, we will make floating hearts. You’ll need: - Dry-erase markers - Large shallow-sided dish (white works best) - Water (room temperature) - Straw Instructions 1. Draw some hearts with your dry-erase markers on the bottom of your dish 2. Once the artwork is complete, carefully pour the water…

Feb 01, 2023 • Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Craft

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 6, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… You! Price: $24.99 each Celebrate the everlasting love and big dreams you have for your little one with this empowering picture book by Sandra Magsamen, the USA…

Feb 06, 2023 • books, feature 5, i love to read month, journal, recommended reading

Jan 16, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, sensory toy, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 16, 2023)
Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store!

Sparkle N’ Grow Butterfly Terrarium
Price: $23.99 each

Craft, plant, water, and GROW! Whether you have a budding botanist, an aspiring artist, or both, this activity combines indoor gardening and creativity, so it is great to do together. Decorate your garden with butterfly wings, sparkling stickers, feather butterflies, flowers, and more. Quick grow chia and wheat grass seeds sprout in 3 to 4 days. Includes: 5″H x 3.25”W jar, decorative lid, potting mix, chia and wheat grass seeds, plant mister, and craft accessories.

Suitable for ages 6+

Grow N’ Glow Terrarium
Price: $23.99 each

Explore the world of botany science with the Grow N’ Glow Terrarium! This science exploration kit allows you to craft, plant, water, and grow your own terrarium mini ecosystem. Add dimension to your terrarium with translucent glow-in-the-dark star and constellation stickers that will light up your terrarium garden at night. Comes with everything a young scientist needs for two full plant life cycles! Contents Include: Plastic mason-style jar, decorative lid, vermiculite potting mix, organic chia and wheat grass seeds, garden figurines, decorative sand, river stones, plant mister, and translucent and glow-in-the-dark stickers.

Suitable for ages 6+

Plant & Grow Woodland Forest
Price: $23.99 each

This whimsical mushroom-shaped terrarium comes ready to decorate, plant, and grow. Just add water! Create your own fantasy forest habitat complete with a friendly gnome, easy-to-grow chia seeds, potting mix, water dropper, stickers, colourful sand for layering, a snail, and mini-mushrooms. Kids will love watching their garden come to life in as little as 3-5 days. Finished garden measures 5.5”H x 5”W.

Suitable for ages 6+

Mini Garden – Unicorn
Price: $15.99 each

Decorate, plant, and grow your own unicorn-themed Mini Garden in an egg-shaped mini environment! Complete with everything you need to grow your own mini garden, each kit includes: plastic egg terrarium, potting mix, water dropper, sticker sheet, coloured sand (red, blue, orange), white gravel, unicorn figure, rainbow figure, adhesive back rhinestones, and quick growing chia seeds. Chia seeds start sprouting in 3-5 days. Finished gardens measure 5.25”H x 3”W.

Suitable for ages 6+

Mini Garden – Mermaid
Price: $15.99 each

Decorate, plant, and grow your own mermaid-themed Mini Garden in an egg-shaped mini environment! Complete with everything you need to grow your own mini garden, each kit includes: plastic egg terrarium, potting mix, water dropper, sticker sheet, coloured sand (red, blue, orange), white gravel, mermaid tail figure, clam shell figure, self-adhesive mermaid scale rhinestones and plastic pearls, and quick growing chia seeds. Chia seeds start sprouting in 3-5 days. Finished gardens measure 5.25”H x 3”W.

Suitable for ages 6+

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SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 23, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Create With Clay – Mythical Creatures Price: $29.99 each Bring three mythical creatures to life with vibrant clay! This complete art and craft kit includes everything you…

Jan 23, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, sensory toy, shop, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of January 30, 2023) Check out this week’s Feature 5 – a list of top-selling products from Shop, the Children’s Museum’s gift store! Read More… Big Gem Diamond Painting - Magical Price: $23.99 each Explore the world of diamond painting with this Magical-themed Big Gem Diamond Painting Kit! Combines two diamond painting…

Jan 30, 2023 • craft, craft kits, feature 5, shop, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is SCIENCE, we will make floating hearts. You’ll need: - Dry-erase markers - Large shallow-sided dish (white works best) - Water (room temperature) - Straw Instructions 1. Draw some hearts with your dry-erase markers on the bottom of your dish 2. Once the artwork is complete, carefully pour the water…

Feb 01, 2023 • Creative learning, science, STEAM, STEAM resources, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Craft