Games and Puzzles | Children's Museum (Winnipeg, MB)

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

Mar 14, 2022 • feature 5, Games and Puzzles, Plush, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 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!

Palm Pals – Sweetie Cow
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. Sweetie is a precious lil’ cow friend that is filled with sugary cuteness! Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Disappearing Cockroach
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! A cockroach disappears from the card and reappears in your hand! The Disappearing Cockroach Pocket Magic kit includes three magic cards, a plastic insect, and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

Bitty Bowling
Price: $7.99 each

Get a strike! Score 300 points. Makes a great gift idea! Durable and long lasting, this Bitty Bowling set comes with ten 1.5” mini bowling pins and one mini bowling ball.

Suitable for ages 5+

Pop Up Kites
Price: $23.99 each

Ready in seconds and easy to assemble! Each sold separately. Includes a nylon kite, easy clip-on line, and handle.

Suitable for ages 6+

Guitar Umbrella
Price: $14.99 each

This rockin’, child-sized umbrella will happily shield little ones from the rain! Features a guitar design and ROCKSTAR text. Umbrella diameter measures 28″.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Source: hisawyer.com Do yourself a favour: Go on YouTube and look up “Rube Goldberg machine.” You and your child will be treated to videos of hilariously complicated machines built to take care of simple tasks. Who exactly was Rube Goldberg? He was an American cartoonist who rose to prominence in the first half of the…

Mar 16, 2022 • Creative learning, engineering, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING ONLINE

Source: nfb.ca In March, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) celebrates la francophonie in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). This year, they're celebrating connections that span generations, cultures and communities. The CMHR is proud to present a selection of short films, interactive stories and games with Rendez‐vous de la Francophonie.…

Mar 18, 2022 • Family fun, french culture, french language, love local, national film board, online activity, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg

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! Read More… Palm Pals – Sunny Lab Price: $12.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your…

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

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

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of February 22, 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!

Petit Puzzle – Reading Bear or Ladybug
Regular Price: ~~$7.99 each~~
Sale Price: $3.99 each

Cute as a button! These little 24-piece puzzles are the perfect gift for party favours, stocking stuffers, or on-the-go fun. Made with recycled paper printed with vegetable inks. Each sold separately – choose your favourite style!

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals – Sly Fox
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. Sly is a quick, mischievous thief of the night ready to play! Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Pocket Magic – Animal Prediction
Price: $3.99 each

Amaze your friends and family with this fun Pocket Magic trick! Only you can predict the secret animal in the cube. The Animal Prediction Pocket Magic kit includes a Magic Animal Cube, a solid magic box, and instructions for this neat trick.

Suitable for ages 5+

Un-Popbubbles
Price: $3.99 each

Long-lasting bubbles you can touch! Includes screw top bubble wand. Allow a few seconds before catching to maximize bubble strength. Easy clean up and great for parties.

Suitable for ages 3+

Carter’s Flash Cards – Colours
Regular Price: ~~$21.99 each~~
Sale Price: $10.99 each

Learn and practice the names of colours with these colourful Carter’s Flash Cards. Plastic ring keeps cards organized for easy use and storage. Includes 26 flash cards.

Suitable for ages 3+

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Source: heho.ca The 2022 edition of Festival du Voyageur is on until February 27 and there's still plenty of fun to be had. Check out their performance line-up, have some fun with their online kid-oriented activities, or take a snow sculpture tour in Winnipeg or online. Start exploring.

Feb 24, 2022 • Family fun, Festival du Voyageur, french culture, french heritage, french-canadian, love local, online activity, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg

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Source: minilabstudios.com Minilab is a digital production company that develops creative and educational apps for children to explore, play, and enjoy. Their apps include Professor Astro Cat's Solar System, where kids can sign up for the Astro Cat Space Programme and join Professor Astro Cat and his sidekick Astro Mouse on a fact-filled mission to…

Feb 26, 2022 • Creative learning, Fun and Games, online activity, STEAM, STEAM resources

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! Read More… 4M Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton Price: $3.99 each Assemble this mini Sci:Bits Glow T-Rex Skeleton, then use…

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

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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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

Nov 22, 2021 • feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of November 22, 2021)

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!

Canada Digger Trucks
Price: $5.99 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 Steam Engine
Price: $12.99 each

Choo Choo! Yep, we love our trains at the Children’s Museum. The fact that we have a real-life locomotive in the middle of our galleries is a bit of a giveaway! Bring a piece of that amazing machine home and enjoy hours of imaginative fun with this classic Canada Steam Engine. Made from die-cast metal and plastic, this nostalgic 5.5″ train engine features realistic details, reads “Canada Railway Engine No. 1” and is emblazoned with both “Canada” and a maple leaf.

Suitable for ages 3+

Geo Twister
Price: $9.99 each

Create hundreds of fun shapes with the Geo Twister! Pull it, twist it, give it a really good stretch – the Geo Twister makes a great fidget toy.

Suitable for ages 5+

When Pigs Fly
Price: $9.99 each

Who said pigs can’t fly? Just load a rubber pig into the launcher and fling it into the air. How high can it go? Each package contains two pigs and one launcher.

Suitable for ages 5+

Pizza Peg Puzzle
Price: $9.99 each

Try to master this Pizza Peg Puzzle! A classic game with a cheesy twist. Place the pegs in all but one of the holes. Jump the pegs landing in the empty hole. The goal is leave as few pegs on the board as possible. Each package includes 1 Peg Board and 15 Pegs.

Suitable for ages 8+

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Source: Ask Dr. Universe Dr. Wendy Sue Universe is a very smart cat who investigates tough questions from curious elementary and middle school students. Based out of Washington State University, Dr. Universe teams up with professors, researchers, and experts in the field, to tackle big questions like: What is fire? Why does soda fizz? Why…

Nov 26, 2021 • Activities for kids, online activity, science, STEAM, STEAM resources

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: West End Cultural Centre The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents Music from A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Quinn Greene and Jayme Giesbrecht on December 15. This encore performance (from their 2019-20 season) is a special request of the West End Cultural Centre and has become a holiday tradition in Winnipeg. The entertaining program, narrated by…

Nov 27, 2021 • Christmas, concert, Family fun, love local, Music, Things to do in Winnipeg, West End Cultural Centre

CREATION STATION: PAPER SNOWGLOBE

Source: mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com Make a cute paper snowglobe to celebrate the season! Materials Construction paper in blue and black, plus a background colour of your choice Scissors White paint Paintbrush Glue, tape, or a stapler Black and orange markers, plus a colour of your choice for the snowman's scarf Directions Cut your snowglobe shapes out of…

Nov 28, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity

Nov 01, 2021 • feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of November 1, 2021)

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!

Balloon Dogs (Blue or Pink)
Price: $4.99

Quite possibly the cutest stress relievers around, these rubber Balloon Dog shaped toys can be squeezed and gently stretched without a single yelp. Measures approximately 3″ L x 2½” H. Each sold separately.

Suitable for ages 3+

Dino Darts
Price: $9.99

Ready, aim, squeeze! Just load and squeeze the Dino Popper to launch a foam dart at your target. Includes one rubber dino popper, three foam darts, and target board on back of packaging.

Suitable for ages 5+

Unicorn Playset
Price: $9.99

This Unicorn Playset is all that and a tub of putty! Use the included unicorn horn headband to magically transform into a unicorn. Set also includes a bonus tub of pink sparkly glitter slime.

Suitable for all 5+

Pizza Toss
Price: $2.99

Untwist this nylon pie and give it a toss to make it fly! Twist to close and stow in included travel pouch. Measures approximately 3.5″ closed and 10″ opened.

Suitable for ages 5+

Find It (Original Version)
Price: $34.99

Spin it, twist it, shake it – it’s FUN! Search the Find It game tube to find each of 47 items listed in the adventure guide inside. The game tube is filled with brightly-coloured plastic pellets and safely secured on both ends with colour-coordinated caps. Items contained inside include a spool, dove, sunflower, light bulb, fishing hook, staple, the elusive penny, and more! Each Find It game has the items listed on the cap and includes a tear-off pad to check off the items when found. Play alone or with a crowd!

Suitable for ages 8+

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Source: National Audubon Society The National Audubon Society’s website includes lots of amazing resources to help kids learn more about birds of all kinds! Their page aims to bring together activities from across Audubon’s national network of environmental educators, including the classroom curriculum Audubon Adventures, plus related DIY activities and content from Audubon’s editors. These activities…

Nov 04, 2021 • fall activity, outdoor activities, science, STEAM, STEAM activity, STEAM resources

Clifford The Big Red Dog Movie Draw

Complete the entry form below for your chance to win 1 of 5 FREE family packs (valid for four people) to attend the special advance screening of CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, the big-screen adaptation of the beloved children's book series, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:00AM at Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg! About Clifford The…

Nov 04, 2021 • Clifford The Big Red Dog, contest, draw, giveaway, movies

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Source: Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is continuing their series of free Manitoba hikes next weekend (November 13) at the Pinawa Suspension Bridge in the Whiteshell. The hike will take a 2.5km loop trail starting at the suspension bridge. Take the time to breathe in the outdoors, get to…

Nov 07, 2021 • fall activity, Family fun, love local, outdoor activities, Things to do in Manitoba, Things to do in Winnipeg

Oct 25, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of October 25, 2021)

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!

String Art Heart Light
Price: $16.99

This complete kit comes with everything you need to create a String Art Heart Light. The gentle glow of this heart light will add a little ambiance to your space at night. Light up your string art heart light with the LED light string or leave the lights off and watch your heart glow in the dark! Kit includes crafting and glow string, glue, inflatable heart, latex-free craft gloves, tassel tool, twist ties, 15 LED light string, and battery box. (Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.)

Suitable for ages 8+

Robot Stackers
Price: $7.99

Snap and stack this balancing act! This kit contains 8 vibrant-coloured, snap-together robot heads designed for kids to stack and balance.

Suitable for ages 3+

Car Tag Travel Games
Price: $9.99

Car Tag Travel Games are miles of fun in every box! Designed to be played by up to four players while on a road trip, players search up to 60 rounds for items outside the vehicle. Includes 4 game books, pencils, and stickers. Each game sold separately.

Suitable for all 7+

Trendy Pals Rainbow Giraffe
Price: $24.99

Aurora World’s Trendy Pals are rainbow bright and showcase so much personality! This adorable mini flopsie giraffe peeks out of a rainbow carrier – complete with pink shimmer handles and star decoration. The removable giraffe is made with super soft plush fur, which is perfect for petting and cuddling. Measures approximately 8” in size.

Suitable for ages 3+

Mini Pin Art
Price: $6.99

Stimulate the imagination and create mini three-dimensional works of art with this Mini Pin Art pinscreen. Pin art uses moveable metal pins to create 3D images. The pins are fitted into a sturdy plastic frame that is both lightweight and durable. The pin art frame measures approximately 2” high.

Suitable for ages 8+

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Source: American Museum of Natural History The night sky is like a giant puzzle. Hidden among the thousands of stars you can find dozens of constellations. You can also search for individual stars and planets. Stargaze when there is little or no moonlight and the sky isn’t cloudy and give your eyes a half hour…

Oct 27, 2021 • astronomy, Creative learning, fall activity, outdoor activities, science, STEAM, STEAM activity

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Source: Manitoba Parks Have a howling good time in the Whiteshell with their Wolf Howl Hikes! Hike along with a park interpreter on a 2.5km trail around Goose Pond at the Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary. Along the way you'll howl for wolves, listen for their haunting calls, and learn more about this iconic canine. Admission…

Oct 28, 2021 • fall activity, Family fun, love local, manitoba parks, outdoor activities, Things to do in Manitoba

CREATION STATION: SPONGE-PAINTED GHOST

Source: Cooking with Ruthie/I Heart Crafty Things Enjoy this simple sponge-painted ghost craft that young kids will not only have fun creating, but it can add to any spooky home decor as well. Materials Black 12 x 12 cardstock paper White paint Small sponge Paper plate (to pour your paint on) Scissors Glue stick Hole…

Oct 31, 2021 • at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, Creative learning, halloween

Sep 20, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of September 20, 2021)

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!

Mould & Paint Owls (Glow-In-The-Dark)
Price: $16.99

Create adorable owl magnets and badges out of plaster, and then paint them with glow-in-the-dark paint! They make excellent gifts for friends and family. Kit includes mould with 6 owl designs, plaster powder, magnet, pins, 6-colour paint strip with glow paint, paint brush, and instructions. Average magnet size is approximately 2” tall.

Suitable for ages 5+

Rainbow Pin Art
Price: $16.99

Make a colourful impression with this Rainbow Pin Art kit. Colourful plastic pins create a 3D rainbow design in a 5″ x 2.25″ clear plastic frame so that you can display your work of art.

Suitable for ages 8+

Jumbo Jax Set
Price: $5.99

Enjoy a classic game that helps develops hand-eye coordination skills and concentration with this Jumbo Jax Set. Set includes ten 1.5” jumbo jacks with a shiny metallic finish and two hi-bounce balls.

Suitable for ages 5+

Make Your Own Dreamcatcher
Price: $22.99

Weave your own colourful, glow-in-the-dark dream catcher and hang it above your bed. Filter out the bad dreams and let only the good dreams slip through. Kit includes frames for two dreamcatchers, wax string, beads, feathers, glue, and instructions.

Suitable for ages 5+

Unicorn (and Horse)
Price: $24.99

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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Source: tinkerlab.com In this yeast and sugar science project, you can watch yeast feed on sugar to fill a balloon with carbon dioxide gas. It's a fun experiment for kids that’s made with household, everyday materials. Materials Sugar, 2 tablespoons Active dry yeast, 1 packet or 2 1/4 tablespoons Balloon Warm water (40.5-46 degrees C)…

Sep 22, 2021 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, balloon experiment, science, STEAM, STEAM activity

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN WINNIPEG

Source: Meraki Theatre Productions Meraki Theatre Productions is putting on their first ever free Mental Health Arts Week For Youth, called Stronger Together, that combines mental health resources and strategies with daily arts programming. Stronger Together takes place October 3-9 and is offered in partnership with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. The week's programming…

Sep 23, 2021 • free programming, French, french language, improv, love local, theatre, Things to do in Winnipeg

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of September 27, 2021) 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! Read More… Sitting Still Like a Frog Activity Book Price: $22.95 Mindfulness is one of the most effective practices…

Sep 27, 2021 • books, feature 5, reading, shop, Shop Feature 5

May 10, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, Games and Puzzles, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 10, 2021)

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!

My Diary
Price: $14.99

Record your thoughts, doodles, and dreams inside this beautiful printed diary. Heart lock and key will keep your secrets safe. Make your diary uniquely yours with the included feather pen, monogram frame cover, rhinestones, foil printing, and alphabet and journal stickers.

Suitable for ages 5+

Robo Bug
Price: $24.99

You build it, it crawls! Robo Bug gives kids a bug’s-eye view of the world. This amazing robot can crawl over sand and rocks, pull objects, and even climb up hills. Kit includes 24 robot parts with glowing wings, gears, and bolts; 1 gear box with motor; 6 traction pads; 24″ string; and a full-colour booklet which will teach kids all about insects. Note: Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).

Suitable for ages 7+

Pampered Body & Mind Spa Set
Regular Price: ~~$55.99~~
Sale Price: $27.99

Treat yourself to a spa day at home! This complete set includes everything you’ll need to enjoy a luxuriously relaxing experience alone or with friends. The kit includes 3 nail polishes, 2 nail files and nail gems, flip flops, toe separators, a star shaped pumice stone, an inflatable foot soak tub, confetti flakes, bath bomb, and scented body glitter spray.

Suitable for ages 7+

World’s Smallest Perplexus
Price: $18.99

Easy to play…hard to master! Enjoy this miniature edition of the original, classic 3D puzzle Perplexus maze toy. Race the internal ball through 100 numbered checkpoints to conquer this tiny labyrinth.

Suitable for ages 8+

Secret Message Fortune Teller Kit
Price: $10.99

Craft, create, and peer into your future with this fun fortune teller kit! Share secrets and reveal the future with your bestie using the Secret Message Fortune Teller Portfolio. Add your own design and twist on the classic game with the stickers provided, then reveal the secrets with the secret message pen!

Suitable for ages 6+

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Source: 17apart.com Regrow your own celery in a sunny window this spring! Simply chop the base from a bunch of celery, leaving about 2 inches. Place this 2-inch cutting in a dish of water in a sunny location. You'll have to wait for about 5-7 days to see new growth starting from the centre of…

May 12, 2021 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, spring activities, STEAM, STEAM activity

CREATION STATION: BEADED WIND CHIME

Source: blog.consumercrafts.com Make a classic wind chime with beads and personalize it to make it your own! Materials Driftwood piece or wood dowels Acrylic craft paint Glass or plastic beads Painter’s tape (optional) Jute or twine Small eye hooks Beading thread Directions Paint the driftwood or wood dowel. You can give it as much or…

May 15, 2021 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, outdoor activities, spring, spring activities

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 17, 2021) 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! Read More… Ginormous Hatchin' Grow Dino Price: $7.99 Watch your ginormous dinosaur emerge from its egg. Submerge the 4.5…

May 17, 2021 • arts and crafts, feature 5, shop, Shop Feature 5, Toys