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DATE: October 22, 2021
They’ve done it again! Kids are making holiday shopping easier for adults, including the big guy in the red suit, by choosing their top five favorite toys. It all happens during an annual voting event known as Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved. Museum toy and education experts selected a wide variety of fun, educational toys for children to “test”, then asked kids to vote for their faves. Click here for Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved video.
The top five winners are (from #1 biggest vote getter to number 5):
1. Marble Mania Zoomerang
Build and create a marble run. The corkscrew marble lifter cranks to elevate the marble to the top where the track and fun begin. This toy promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) learning and assists with eye-hand coordination, color coordination and building skills.
2. Stomp Racer
Stomp on an air pad and watch the air-powered racecar take off. No batteries required, just kid power! This toy demonstrates STEM learning through basic physics, cause and effects and air power (hydraulics). It also encourages physical activity.
3. Dino Pop-it
Press the bubbles down and make a popping noise (think bubble wrap but with a dino twist.) This sensory toy stimulates the hearing sense. It engages a child’s attention both physically and cognitively.
4. Schyilling Fishing Game
Several can fish at once in this eye-hand coordination game. Set a timer and see who catches the most fish. This game promotes teamwork too.
5 T-REX Rumble Game
Strap on tiny T-Rex arms and get ready to giggle as players compete in challenges from four different dino games. This activity promotes social skills, teamwork and enhances strategic thinking skills.
Now that the hard work is over, get a 25% discount on all purchases made in person at The Children’s Museum Store or online beginning Black Friday, November 26, 2021 through Monday, November 29, 2021.
Don’t forget museum memberships also make a great gift. It is a present that adults can also enjoy while spending quality time with children who mean so much to them. Memberships may be purchased at the museum, online at https://www.childrensmuseum.org/join, or by calling 317-334-4000. On December 24, 2021, The Children’s Museum will offer free admission from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The store will be open to make those last minute holiday purchases.
*Coming November 12, 2021, dinosaurs will dominate as the Dinosaur Pop-Up Shop within The Children’s Museum Store will see the shelves stocked with all things dino! This opens in anticipation of the re-opening of the New Dinosphere in March 2022. The museum is making room for two new awe-inspiring dinosaur experiences. It is bringing in awesome new dinosaurs, including Giants of the Jurassic™ and Monsters of the Mesozoic Seas™, which will join long-time favorites in Creatures of the Cretaceous™ in Dinosphere.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley Children’s at Indiana University Health, Old National Bank and Ice Miller LLP.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram@childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM, and Facebook.
