Kaleidoscope Learning

Learn about the fascinating life of chickens in Dodge Nature Center's interactive show with live animals! Children will learn about chicks hatching from an egg to growing up on a farm. And, if you are brave enough, you'll have the opportunity to interact up close with the chickens!

Go to our bio to sign up for this free event!

Date: Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Kaleidoscope Learning (1669 Arcade St., Saint Paul, MN 55106) just off of Hwy 61 and Larpenteur Ave

This show is recommended for all ages. Sign up is limited and is a first come, first serve basis. The show is free, but please be respectful of the spot you reserve.

Sign up and learn more details on our website, found in our linktree.

July is approaching fast!
Use this post to keep track of which days we are open.

During July, we are closed:

-Thursday to Saturday, July 2nd-4th
(for the 4th of July!)
-Saturday, July 18th
-Saturday, July 25th

We apologize for any inconveniences of most of the Saturdays closed. We are enjoying our "Summer Break" of sorts, and hope you are too!

Looking for inspiration for number puzzle for your children? Boy, do we have the collection for you.

Here are just a few examples of the different kinds of puzzle to encourage counting in your children, many of which are wooden!

To find these puzzles, just search "number puzzle" and you'll find what you're looking for!

All of these puzzles are part of Kaleidoscope's amazing Toy Library. We are located in Saint Paul, MN and serve families with children ages 0-6.

Find our full library inventory online, linked in our bio 🔗

I don't know about you, but I always thought I should have learned about atoms before high school chemistry class. Afterall, they make up our whole world!

All jokes aside, "Hello, Atom" is a wonderful book to help illustrate this crazy concept, and will help you better explain it when your children inevitably ask "what is an atom?"

The book is paired with 2 fun sensory bead toys that mimic atoms!

This Atom Bead and Book Set is part of Kaleidoscope's amazing Toy Library. We are located in Saint Paul, MN and serve families with children ages 0-6.

Find our full library inventory online, linked in our bio 🔗

a Pikler Triangle is a big purchase, but we've got you! We have two in our inventory to check out!

It's a great option for a rainy day! This Montessori Pikler Triangle by Sprout introduces gross motor activities inside. Children can climb up and down the triangle or try their hand at the ramp. The triangle can be used as a play fort, indoor tent, a make-believe mountain, and so much more.

Foldable, the Pikler triangle allows for easy storage during times when it is not in use.

The Pikler Triangle is part of Kaleidoscope's amazing Toy Library. We are located in Saint Paul, MN and serve families with children ages 0-6.

Find our full library inventory online, linked in our bio 🔗

This is only one of many Eric Carle materials in our awesome Toy Library!

If you have "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" at home, this puzzle of the famous Brown Bear will delight your children to make! This big 24-piece puzzle has a green boarder to help your kids distinguish boarder vs. inside pieces too!

This Brown Bear Puzzle is part of Kaleidoscope's amazing Toy Library. We are located in Saint Paul, MN and serve families with children ages 0-6.

Find our full library inventory online, linked in our bio 🔗

This is our Newborn African Boy Baby Doll.

Did you know, Kaleidoscope staff searched fare and wide for some quality and diverse baby dolls? We have learned from years of observing children that some young learners really enjoy tapping into their nurturing and caring side. While you may not think of it, this type of open-ended play (pretending to be a caretaker and similar scenarios) allows children to develop vocabulary and language skills while also honing in on their storytelling and narration.

This baby doll is one of many amazing toys in Kaleidoscope's Toy Library, located in Saint Paul, MN.

Find our full inventory linked in our bio 🔗

June is here!
Use this post to keep track of which days we are open.

During June, we are closed:

-Saturday, June 13th
-Thursday to Saturday, June 18th - 20th
(for Juneteenth!)

Don't worry! It comes with the book!

These felt pieces are the perfect way to get your child to interact with the classic Very Hungary Caterpillar! Enhance prereading skills by developing vocabulary, story telling, and memory skills. Practice counting, color recognition, and the all important fine-motor-skills.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Felt Board Set is part of Kaleidoscope Learning's amazing Toy Library! Located in Saint Paul, MN, we serve families with children ages 0-6!

Find our full inventory online, linked in our bio 🔗

I don't know what you're doing, but I'm going to be building colorful gears to spin around and around...😊

This Gizmos Building Set is a perfect STEM activity that allows children to build structures and learn about gears. Featuring 71 pieces, young learners will have endless fun expressing their creativity and exploring their engineering side. ⚙

The Gizmos Building Set is part of the wonderful Kaleidoscope Learning Toy Library! Find this material and more in the online inventory, linked in our bio 🔗