(Preschool) 
On Little Bit of Magic Tours, groups explore an area designed especially our youngest visitors. This space was developed to enhance a young child’s understanding of cause-and-effect relationships, to refine gross motor skills and encourage exploration.
School groups are greeted by a museum teacher who introduces the exhibits and escorts children through A Little Bit of Magic. Each one hour and 15 minute tour includes one hour in the hands-on exhibit area before moving to a classroom, where a children’s literature program is presented with an accompanying hands-on learning activity, designed to build basic skills. Favorite A Little Bit of Magic exhibits include the Puppet Wall, Texture Tunnel, Sand Play and a wet and wonderful playground, WaterWorks.
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Join Us in January!
Ring in the New Year at The Magic House and start the semester with a bang! School groups visiting on a reserved field trip tour during January 2010 will be admitted for a special rate of just $3 per person.
Springtime Special
Bargains are bursting out all over during the month of May 2010 when the cost of A Little Bit of Magic Tour is reduced to $4.50 per person. |
New Traveling Exhibit |
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Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
Children are invited to hang out in George’s neighborhood and tag along on his adventures as they operate wheels to help George clean the windows of an apartment building, climb a fire escape, sort and weigh fruits and vegetables at a produce stand, use science skills to putt a hole in mini golf, climb the rocket from George’s space adventure, build a whirligig at the farm, use conveyers and levers at a construction site and visit the museum within the museum. Groups visiting on a Little Bit of Magic field trip between September 26, 2009 and January 24, 2010 may experience this exhibit following their regular tour.
Educational programming for Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! is made possible by generous grants from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, the Jordan Charitable Foundation and the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis. A limited number of qualifying field trip groups will experience this exhibit free of charge. |
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| Monthly Hands-on Literacy Programs |
| October 2009 |
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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 2009 |
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The Little Yellow Leaf
by Carin Berger
Eye-catching collage illustrations tell the story of a small yellow leaf that clings to the branch of the great oak tree. The other leaves fly off, but the little yellow leaf holds tight, watching winter’s approach. After the story, children will jump into an activity exploring the fantastic season of fall.
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| December 2009 |
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The Magic House Mouse
Mrs. Claus tells the touching tale of a group of mice who live in The Magic House and learn about the true spirit of giving. A surprise visit from a very special guest will follow the story. |
| January 2010 |
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SHAPE
by David Goodman and Zoe Miller
Wonderful photographic images lead children on a journey into the world of shapes, from the simple circle to the complex cube. An experience challenging creativity and geometric genius will complete the program.
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| February 2010 |
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When I Grow Up
by Leonid Gore
A young child dreams of being older and bigger, like the raindrop that becomes the fastest river and the small green sprout that grows to be the tallest tree. Bright illustrations with a small cut-out window highlight all the ways that different things grow up. A fun matching game will follow the story.
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| March 2010 |
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Big and Small, Room for All
by Jo Ellen Bogart
This book introduces little children to a big idea: the vastness of the universe. Its’ beautiful watercolor paintings illustrate elements that are too large or too small for us to see. An opportunity to make remarkable discoveries about relative size will assist children in understanding how the world fits together. |
| April 2010 |
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Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World
by Melanie Walsh
Children will learn how small changes can make a big difference to help our world. Visually appealing, die-cut illustrations provide a wonderful introduction to environmental studies and eco-friendly tips even young ones can live by! Acitivities celebrating Earth Day will complete the visit! |
| May 2010 |
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Birds
by Kevin Henkes
Birds come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. This lovely concept book will fascinate young children as they learn about the feathered friends who live right outside their window. Although they can’t soar or perch on wires like them, young readers can imitate birds in other ways. A sensory experience exploring springtime will follow the story. |
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