Early Childhood Tours (Preschool) 
On Early Childhood Tours, groups visit A Little Bit of Magic, an area designed especially for 1- to 6-year-olds. This space was developed to enhance a young child’s understanding of cause-and-effect relationships, to refine gross motor skills and encourage exploration. Favorite exhibits include the Puppet Wall, Texture Tunnel, Sand Play and a wet and wonderful playground, WaterWorks. Every Early Childhood Tour includes a one-hour exploration of A Little Bit of Magic as well as participation in a hands-on literacy program.
School groups are greeted by a museum teacher who introduces the exhibits and escorts children through A Little Bit of Magic. Groups spend approximately one hour in the hands-on exhibit area before moving to a classroom, where a children’s literature program is presented with an accompanying learning activity, designed to build basic skills.
Special Discounts
$2 Back-to-School Special—October 2008
Fall into a great deal! The Magic House is offering a special autumn discount: $2 admission for every student, teacher and accompanying adult on a reserved tour during the months of September and October! Make your reservation early before this bargain blows away.
Read in the New Year
Read all about it! We’re paging teachers to spread the word about a special admission policy to ring in the new year. Book an Early Childhood Tour in January, have every student and adult bring a brand new book, and admission is free! The volumes will be donated to disadvantaged schools visiting the museum, so there’s a happy ending for everyone.
Springtime Special
Bargains are bursting out all over during the month of May when the cost of an Early Childhood Tour is reduced to $4.00 per person.
Monthly Hands-on Literacy Programs
October
The Magic House Mice and the Pumpkin Surprise by Mary Ebers
This heartwarming autumn tale featuring the museum’s favorite group of mice teaches children how even the smallest of creatures can accomplish great things. Pumpkin science activities will follow the story, inviting children to conduct an investigation of the big orange squash. Click here to download post-visit material.
November 2008
To be announced
December 2008
Holiday Magic
The museum will be decorated for the holiday season as Mrs. Claus tells the delightful tale of a group of mice who live in The Magic House and learn about the true spirit of giving.
January 2009
To be announced
February 2009
To be announced
March 2009
To be announced
April 2009
To be announced
May 2008
The Bunnies’ Picnic by Lezlie Evans
Adorable illustrations and a bouncy rhyming text follow a family of eight bunnies as they pick and prepare fresh ingredients for a mouthwatering vegetable stew. When their meal plans go awry, the bunnies rebound in this cheerful romp that reinforces number skills. After the story, a fun counting game will have young chefs creating their own delicious recipes.
For reservations, please call (314) 822-8900. |
