Virtual Family Workshops

Join the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center as we bring the wonders of the Smithsonian collection to your living room! We’ve brought our family workshops to the virtual platform, but kept the essence of our programs the same: focusing on forming relationships, connecting with Smithsonian objects, and learning through play.

Cuddle up in the comfort of your home this winter while taking an exciting virtual trip to the Smithsonian. Experienced museum and early learning educators will engage young children in artwork and objects that will lead to deep understandings on a range of topics.

The Basics:

For ages 3 to 8.
Classes meet virtually on the weekends for 45 minutes.
Small class size – limited to eight families to allow for meaningful experiences and connections.
A video with an activity or challenge will be sent in between each weekend session.
Additional resources provided:
- Information for caregivers regarding the benefits of the content and activities.
- Additional activities
- Related literature, videos, websites, etc., to further explore the topic

Children will be laughing, playing, and exploring as they learn about all the Smithsonian has to offer!

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Interested in having a virtual birthday party or private class(es) with family friends? Email Brooke Shoemaker at ShoemakerB@si.edu for additional information.

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Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Online: https://seecstories.com/

SVOLTA “Mega” and “Legend” Scooters

Photo by: Kyle Goldberg

Little kids with big ambitions can take the lead on a SVOLTA “Mega” 3-Wheel scooter. Riding on three wheels provides stability for younger children, allowing them the confidence to scoot while learning to balance.

Riders, ages 6+, look to the “Legend” 2-wheel kick scooter for a splashier ride. With champagne gold accents and lightning bolt grip tape, boys and girls alike enjoy the premium look and feel of this scooter. The “Legend” offers extra speed and a smooth ride.

The “Ace” 2-in-1 sit and stand scooter (not pictured) is designed for the youngest riders, ages 1 to 5. “Ace” scooters accommodate toddlers as they’re starting to stand-scoot, but may not have the stamina to make their way all the way around the track.

Reinforced decks and adjustable t-bar heights allow “Ace” “Mega” and “Legend” scooters to grow with riders.

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Svolta
Email: hello@svoltaride.com
Online: https://svoltaride.com

Penny and Her Sled

Perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together

Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is the perfect choice for emerging readers (ages 4-8).

Fall in love with Penny this season, and discover all the stories in this classic series.

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HarperCollins
Online: harpercollins.com/9780062934536/penny-and-her-sled

The Adventurous Eaters Club Cookbook

Photo by: Michele M. Waite

Join us on a food adventure! In The Adventurous Eaters Club, TV star Misha Collins and his wife, journalist and historian Vicki Collins, empower families to become mealtime adventurers so kids can build lifelong relationships with real, nutritious food.

More than an ordinary “cookbook”, The Adventurous Eaters Club is a playful guide that makes it easy and fun for families to enjoy meal preparation together. Combining personal anecdotes, practical tips from experts, and over 100 creative, delicious, whimsical recipes little hands can help prepare, The Adventurous Eaters Club offers readers all the support, encouragement, and advice they need to transform their kids into courageous, curious, and healthy eaters.

Filled with beautiful, fun images from Misha & Vicki’s own family kitchen and commentary from their two young children, this book helps even the busiest of parents end mealtime battles and recalibrate the palates of even the “pickiest” eaters, turning the kitchen and dining table into joyful spaces where families can strengthen their bonds and build lasting memories together.

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The Adventurous Eaters Club
Online: http://www.adventurouseatersclub.com

Science Fun with 12 Days of Discovery

Photo by: Scientific Explorer

Make the countdown to Christmas fun and educational with 12 scientific surprises! Help develop critical thinking skills, inspire imagination, and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that help make learning fun. Kids can explore twelve days of exciting experiments with crystals, slime, volcanoes, and more with Scientific Explorer’s 12 Days of Discovery.

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Scientific Explorer
Online: https://www.alexbrands.com/pa_brand/scientific-explorer/

Moms Deserve Better Bras

Photo by: Mayne Marketing

This holiday season give a new mom the gift she truly needs….a nursing bra she will actually be pumped to wear everyday! Designed by two moms with a fierce anti-frump attitude, AVYN Bras simplify breastfeeding with a clean, one-handed, pull-down design and buttery soft 4-way stretch fabric. Plus, it’s got moisture wicking technology to keep you dry from barre to brunch and all the feedings in between. The best part? AVYN Bras are built to support you through postpartum and beyond, because let’s face it, motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint.

We know buying a bra online can be tricky, but we’re here to make your purchase seamless and stress-free. AVYN offers free exchanges, easy returns and gift cards! Pro-tip: buy two and your shipping is free! The more the merrier.

This holiday season give a gift that truly supports a mom in the hardest job she’ll ever do, that of a mother. She will absolutely love it, we promise. From the women here at AVYN, we wish you and your family the best holiday.

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AVYN
Email: sales@shopavyn.com
Online: http://shopAVYN.com

Give Tangle Free Dreams All Year Long

Photo by: Marin Photo

Give tangle free mornings for the holidays and all year round!

Hair Fairy’s “No Tangles” Satin Pillowcases prevent morning frizz and tangles so brushing is easier, stress-free and tear-free for kids and their parents. It’s a natural solution for hair tangles, eliminating the need for detangling sprays and other expensive products. Hair Fairy is used by thousands of kids and works on all hair types – straight, curly, thick or fine.

Perfect for gift giving for the holidays – Christmas, Hanukkah or birthdays.

Special RedTri discount – Code: HOLIDAY30 at check out and save 30% off your order.

Includes a special Harriet the Hair Fairy pocket doll
Machine-washable
Fits standard size pillow
Packaged in a gift-quality box
Perfect for gift giving (gift wrap $5)
· Woman-owned company and made in Seattle, Washington USA

Visit us at www.shophairfairy.com

Check out Hair Fairy for Women & Teens – each comes packaged with a lavender sachet. A natural solution that prevents dry & frizzy hair, sleep lines and wrinkles.

Follow/like us on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates on promotions and new products.

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Hair Fairy Bedding
Online: http://www.tanglefreedreams.com

Hatch Rest+ – More Sleep, Less Gear

Photo by: Hatch

Sound machine, nightlight, time-to-rise, audio monitor, and clock in one, the new Hatch Rest+ helps babies, toddlers, and kids sleep longer and more soundly. With a wide variety of hues and sounds proven to encourage healthy sleep, Rest+ is making sleep easier for everyone.

With white noise for newborns, programs to cue toddlers for naptime, and time-to-rise programs for early-risers (and so much more!), the new Rest+ is five expert-recommended sleep functions rolled into one powerful, little snooze-inducing package.

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Hatch
Online: https://www.hatch.co

Relay Kid’s Phone with GPS Tracking

Photo by: Relay

This holiday season, give a gift for them that brings peace of mind to you. Relay, a screen-free device, offers a way for parents to stay connected with their kids without giving them a smartphone.

Relay is a push-to-talk communication device with GPS tracking, Geofencing, an emergency alert system, messaging system and more. Adults simply put the free Relay app on their phone. Plus multiple adults can communicate with kids (including parents, grandparents and caregivers) through their Relay account. Because Relay is screen-free, kids are protected from inappropriate content or contact from the internet and apps.

Relay is an easy-to-use and hard-to-lose device: it can be clipped to backpacks, belt loops and lanyards with the Loop Case or use the Armband Case to keep Relay snug on a child’s arm during outdoor play.

For just $9.99/month (or pay annually and get two months free service) you can have a device that keeps your whole family connected, without the dangers or distractions of a screen.

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Relay
Online: https://relaygo.com/families

Holiday Gifts from OSMO

Photo by: Osmo

Osmo, the company behind a new category of seamless, digital and hands-on play for ages 5-12 and used in over 30,000 U.S. elementary school classrooms, continues expanding a new play movement with the release of a brand new Osmo Little Genius Kit, Genius Starter Kit, Creative Starter Kit, and more.

With so much technology already in our children’s lives, Osmo is different. Instead of children staring and swiping at screens or poking icons, Osmo gets kids to think, play, and learn in the real-world and see those creations come to life.

Combining AI technology with classic learning methods for a holistic learning system loved by kids, parents, and teachers around the world, Osmo’s design appeals to a range of ages. And, with a variety of add-ons also available, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained.

What’s on Osmo’s Hot Holiday List? Check out these award-winning options that give kids the full Osmo experience:

New, award-winning Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit
Best-selling Osmo Genius Starter Kit that thousands of children already love is available for iPads and Amazon Fire tablets.
Innovative Osmo Creative Starter Kit kick-starts creativity and problem solving with an inspiring mix of art tools and cutting-edge technology.

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Osmo
Email: support@playosmo.com
Online: https://www.playosmo.com/en/