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

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

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!

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, shape, and feel. These under-stuffed pals are fun to squish, and balance easily in the palm of your hand. Day or night, Fiesta is ready for a party! They always wake up on the right side of the bed ready to party their way throughout the day! Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals Frenchy Fries
Price: $13.99 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. Frenchy is the snack you’ve been waiting for! Full of bite-sized energy, Frenchy powers on with his strong flavors and attitude! A buddy that pairs well with anyone, Frenchy can’t be beat. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals Sugary Cinnamon Roll
Price: $13.99 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. Sugary Cinnamon Roll is doused with golden brown base and white sugary frosting on the top. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals Crumbles Cookie
Price: $13.99 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. Among the best ooey gooey center of the batch, Crumbles is one that can always be spotted. If you look for a trail of sprinkles and dough, you will find them in a mess that will only grow. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

Palm Pals Peppa Pizza Slice
Price: $13.99 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. Have you ever seen a drama-pizza like Peppa? Bold enough to make a scene, Peppa can command any room’s attention and flaunt how great she is. Measures approximately 5”.

Suitable for ages 3+

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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

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of May 1, 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 Snippy Crab Price: $13.99 each Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, Aurora Palm Pals are plush toys in an adorable size,…

May 01, 2023 • feature 5, palm pals, Plush, shop, Toys

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

This week’s area of focus is ART, we are creating cupcake liner flowers! You’ll need: Paper Cupcake liners Crayons Glue Scissors Instructions Glue on your cupcake liners halfway up your paper. Cut out construction paper or use crayons to add in your stems and leaves. Decorate the cupcake liners to resemble your favourite flowers. Add…

May 03, 2023 • art, Creative learning, flowers, spring flowers, STEAM, STEAM resources

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

Apr 05, 2023 • CM merchandise, feature5, shop, Souvenirs

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 3, 2023)

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

Children’s Museum Chalk Mug
Price: $12.99

This clever Children’s Museum-branded black and white chalk mug inspires creativity, just use the supplied chalk to personalize it with a name, message, image, or more however you’d like! To erase, simply wipe with a damp cloth and allow to dry. Includes one dishwasher-safe, 11-ounce ceramic mug and 2 pieces of white chalk in a gift box.

Children’s Museum Keychain
Price: $2.99

This Children’s Museum-branded square acrylic keychain makes the perfect souvenir item. Includes 1″ split key ring.

Children’s Museum Maze Pen
Price: $1.99

This Children’s Museum-branded clear plastic pen features an interactive, colourful, built-in maze. To use the maze, simply rotate the pen’s barrel to shift the interior metal ball. Pen includes a removable cap with a clip and writes in medium-point, black ink. Available in your choice of blue or green maze.

Children’s Museum Character Button
Price: $0.99

Show some character with this Children’s Museum-branded Character Button! This 1.25″ round, safety pin-back button is available in white, blue, or green and prominently features your choice of one of 16 emoji-style characters to match any personality. Makes a great souvenir of your museum visit!

Warning: This is not a toy. Due to sharp surface, please use only with adult supervision.

Children’s Museum Takeout Tee (Child)
Price: $12.99

Printed on a Fruit of the Loom lightweight, classic-fit shirt, this Children’s Museum-branded t-shirt features the Children’s Museum logo wrapped around the left side of the t-shirt and the words “children’s museum” on two lines across the back shoulder blade area. Its fun, takeout-style packaging makes it a great gift or souvenir of your museum experience!

Note: Child Large (14/16) is the same size as Adult Small.

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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! Read More… 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…

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

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

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

Mar 20, 2023 • board games, feature5, games, sale, shop

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 20, 2023)

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

i-Top
Regular Price: $29.99 each
Sale Price: $14.99 each

Check out the next generation of spinning tops with the i-Top! Using smart technology, this high-tech top keeps track of the number of spins while LEDs light up the display. Compete against friends in multiple challenges, unlock hidden features by spinning the top an exact number of spins, or challenge competitors to spin the highest score. With over ten different ways to play and tons of animations, the fun with i-Top is non-stop! Includes batteries.

Suitable for ages 7+

Farkle Box
Regular Price: $16.99 each
Sale Price: $8.99 each

The classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game! Take a risk, and keep rolling to build your score. Or play it safe so you don’t lose your points in a farkle. Easy to learn and cleans up quick! Farkle is great at home or for bringing on trips. Box contains 6 dice, shaker cup, score pad, and rules.

Suitable for ages 8+

Buzzword Junior
Regular Price: $33.99 each
Sale Price: $16.99 each

Buzzword Junior is designed with younger players in mind. Just like in the award-winning Buzzword game, you and your teammates have 45 seconds to solve a set of clues, and all the answers contain the Buzzword. Let’s say the Buzzword is “see” and the clue is “teeter-totter.” Your teammates shout “seesaw,” and you buzz the buzzer. With clues for all ages, you’ll “see” why Buzzword Junior is the perfect family game.

Suitable for ages 7+

5 Second Rule
Regular Price: $33.99 each
Sale Price: $16.99 each

It should be easy to name 3 breeds of dogs – but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting down, and with the other players staring at you, waiting for you to get flustered? Time’s not on your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping as time twirls down on the unique twisted timer. It’s all in good fun with the fast-paced game where you have to just spit it out!

Suitable for ages 10+

World’s Smallest Perplexus
Regular Price: $18.99 each
Sale Price: $9.99 each

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+

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Ready to be mesmerized? Well, our Illusion Tunnel activity this week will do just that. Let's use ART to create our own illusion spinners! You’ll need: Cardboard or cardstock Ruler Box cutter (for the adults) Penny Markers Instructions Cut out a circle from cardboard or cardstock. Trace out some lines into a design of your…

Mar 22, 2023 • art, Creative learning, illusion tunnel, spinners, STEAM, STEAM resources

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of April 3, 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… Children’s Museum Chalk Mug Price: $12.99 This clever Children’s Museum-branded black and white chalk mug inspires creativity, just use the supplied chalk to personalize it with a…

Apr 05, 2023 • CM merchandise, feature5, shop, Souvenirs

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! Read More… 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…

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

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

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!

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 frantically fun, feature-finding game! Shake the Robot Randomizer, then scan the board for the robot head with the matching face, eyes, nose, and mouth. It’s fun for the whole family and helps to develop concentration and crucial visual discrimination skills! Includes game board with 120 different robot heads, Robot Randomizer, and 20 robot scoring tokens.

For 2-4 players, ages 4+

Don’t You Forget It Game
Regular Price: $13.99 each
Sale Price:$6.99 each

Think you can roll nine dice and get them all to match before the words “For”, “Get”, and “It” appear face up? It’s harder than it sounds… This two player, fast-paced, fun memory game will have your head rolling! Players can stop at any time, and have opportunities to double, triple, or even quadruple their scores the more dice they match. Be the first to roll up to 500 points!

Suitable for ages 8+

5 Second Rule Jr.
Regular Price: $33.99 each
Sale Price: $16.99 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+

Rolit Game
Regular Price: $44.99 each
Sale Price: $22.99 each

Rolit is an easy-to-learn strategy game that’s fun for the whole family. The aim of the game is to capture your opponent’s Rolit balls, and turn the balls to make them your colour. The player with the most Rolit balls of their colour wins! For 2-4 players.

Suitable for ages 7+

Marble Circuit
Regular Price: $41.99 each
Sale Price: $20.99 each

It’s the multi-directional marble maze with 64 puzzling challenges! Choose a card to see your puzzle and place the multi-directional tiles on the board. Release the steel marbles to see if you land your targets. If you’re off base, move the tiles until your marble circuits deliver a picture-perfect landing. It’s logic, strategy, and a brain game all in one!

Suitable for ages 8+

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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

SHOP FEATURE 5

(For the week of March 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… i-Top Regular Price: $29.99 each Sale Price: $14.99 each Check out the next generation of spinning tops with the i-Top! Using smart technology, this high-tech top keeps…

Mar 20, 2023 • board games, feature5, games, sale, shop

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Ready to be mesmerized? Well, our Illusion Tunnel activity this week will do just that. Let's use ART to create our own illusion spinners! You’ll need: Cardboard or cardstock Ruler Box cutter (for the adults) Penny Markers Instructions Cut out a circle from cardboard or cardstock. Trace out some lines into a design of your…

Mar 22, 2023 • art, Creative learning, illusion tunnel, spinners, STEAM, STEAM resources

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

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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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

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