Monthly Archives: September 2014

World Awareness Children’s Museum Features Kaleidoscopes Exhibit Through December

Kaleidoscopes: Mirrored Views of the World

If exploring a museum full of some of the most extraordinary, handcrafted antiques and expertly designed modern kaleidoscopes is a dream of yours, then dreams really do come true! Now through December, you can experience such an exhibit at the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls, New York.

The exhibit, “Kaleidoscopes: Mirrored Views of the World” opened in mid-September and runs through December 30th, features exquisite and visually-stunning pieces on loan from the private collection of Dr. Judith Mysliborski, who has been collecting kaleidoscopes for more than 15 years.

This exhibit isn’t only for grown-ups, either. The museum also features a child-sized, custom-built, walk-through kaleidoscope, made possible through the Glen Falls foundation and private contributions. Kaleidoscopes are incorporated into the exhibits and programs of each section of the museum and are sure to enamor both children and adults alike.

Take a sneak-peak of the World Awareness Children’s Museum’s Kaleidoscopes exhibit before you attend with this special video clip. The museum, located at 89 Warren St. in Glens Falls is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

To add to or start your very own collection, visit KaleidoscopesToYou.com and check out all of our new kaleidoscopes, especially our stained glass kaleidoscopes.

Kaleidoscopes for Kids Make Learning Fascinating

Play may be “just fun,” but for kids, playing is an important part of learning. A recent article in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children.”

With so many of our children spending increasing amounts of time in front of computer screens, it can be a challenge to engage them in other activities. Sometimes going back to the simpler things is the answer. Many of the traditional toys that were popular decades ago actually serve to pull kids out of the digital age better than the newer toys.

The kaleidoscope is a great example of a toy that has endured over the decades. This is a great time of the year to consider presenting a toy that will open up new dimensions of fun to your child, grandchild, or friend’s child. One of the greatest values for the money, the kaleidoscope mesmerizes children and extends their imaginations.

Even a very young child can enjoy the colorful display of ever-changing patterns. Kids seem to enjoy the power the kaleidoscope gives them to create new patterns just by rotating it. Older kids will be interested in learning about how it works giving you a great opportunity to do a little science lesson. Kaleidoscopes for kids make great gifts that will stimulate and entertain for many years.

Kaleidoscopes for kids

This Halloween, Candy Is Out & Kaleidoscopes Are In!

This Halloween, instead of the customary fun-size Snickers bar or the itsy-bitsy pack of Skittles, why not try something new? While kids love candy, they receive tons of it while they’re out trick-or-treating. Make your snack bag memorable this year with a toy kaleidoscope! Kids won’t remember the M&M’s or mini Reese’s Cups five minutes after they’ve snacked on them, but they will remember a fun toy they can play with again and again. Once all of the candy is gone all that follows is a crash from the sugar high, and that’s no fun.

Toys for trick or treaters are a fun and healthy alternative to all that sugar. At KaleidscopesToYou.com we have a great selection of toy kaleidoscopes, starting as low as $2.50! From music note themed kaleidoscopes to dolphins, butterflies, dinosaurs and planets, there are tons of fun kid-themed toy kaleidoscopes that will give them their first introduction to this beautiful art form, but are durable and made for rough play from little hands.

Another popular and cost conscious option is the Nova Magic Marble Teleidscopes  which make patterns based on what the kaleidoscope is aimed at. This means each view is unique and new! Kids will never get bored with all the fun they’ll have with the kaleidoscope you gave them! So this year, instead of loading them up on unhealthy junk, try kaleidoscope toys for trick-or-treaters!

toys for trick or treating

What’s New at Kaleidoscopes To You This September?

This autumn, fall in love with our latest harvest of kaleidoscopes! We are constantly scouring the kaleidoscope world, and communicating regularly with the hottest designers in order to bring you the best selection of funky, fun, and new kaleidoscope styles, including vintage models that never go out of style.  This month’s new kaleidoscopes are no exception, especially the exquisite stained glass kaleidoscope series by Joanne Jacobs.

Wooden Kaleidoscopes

  • The Pièce de résistance that will have every kaleidoscope lover drooling is the stained glass kaleidoscope collection brought to us by the ever-talented Joanne Jacobs.  There are currently four unique and visually-stunning varieties, embellished with a faceted crystal at the end of the object cell, which is surrounded by a radiant ring of sparking Swarovski crystals. “Cappuccino” is a unique and visually-stunning glass piece that is truly a work of art!
  • If vintage is your forte then this 1983 “Handheld Dry Cell” by artist Peach Reynolds will captivate you. The orange hue inside the colorful tube is a perfect reflection of the autumn colors.
  • Are you a nature lover? If so, combine kaleidoscopes and the great outdoors, with the latest wooden kaleidoscopes from Peggy and Steve Kittelson. Made from solid maple, each piece in the Sierra Series is unique because of the character markings in the wood.

Visit KaleidoscopesToYou.com today to browse our entire collection of new kaleidoscopes.