Wallykazam is an animated children's television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2014 to 2017. The show follows the adventures of Wally, a troll who uses magic words to solve problems and go on various magical adventures with his friends. One of the main features of the show is the use of magic words. Wally possesses a magic stick, which he uses to create words that come to life. These magic words are often used to solve problems or overcome obstacles in each episode. In the episode titled "Wallykazam Magic Word Hunt," Wally and his friends set out on a quest to find a hidden magic word.
Fun at the Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum
Continuing with the Missouri family vacation recap, I want to share with you the awesome memory making magic the Magic House in Kirkwood, Missouri brings. I have been the magic house many times before (as a kid) and taking my two big boys once before. But there is still something magical about this place. It takes you back to being a young kid again.
There are many educational rooms (again, great for a homeschooling family to explore their area, enjoy a fun new way to teach the skills, and encourage their children to use their imagination). We explored everything. We made music, we blew big bubbles, slid down a three story slide, learned about pioneer days, learned about pulleys, static electricity, magnets, and more.
My favorite exhibit was the electrically charged ball that upon touching makes your hair stand on end! What a fun photo op and a great sensation to experience.
Yet, out of all the great fun exhibits the Magic House had to offer, my boys had the most fun in the Children’s Village. There their imagination grew and consumed them. We spent hours while the boys pretended to be auto mechanics.
It was so interesting watching my 4 year old so immersed in his own little world. He fully embraced his role as an auto mechanic. He wore a shirt, bossed other people around telling them what (and how) to fix the car, checking the clock, and even manning a clip board. What a hoot to see him in his element – his own little world.
After 5 hours of non stop playing, exploring, learning and making memories, we decided to call it a day and head home. Not long after hitting the highway I turn to see the below photo.
They boys were spent. Mama and Nana were spent. What a great fun adventure we had at the Magic House!
Summer at The Magic House
The start of summer is always an exciting time for kids. School’s out! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom. But for parents, the heat is on to find fun, affordable, educational outings for their kids. Like all parents, I feel the heat, and am always looking to avoid the “Mom…I’m Bored” blues.
So… this year, my friend Amy and I planned ahead. On the first Tuesday of summer break, we decided to take our four kids to The Magic House. My kids (daughter age 7, son age 5) hadn’t been in a while. When I told them of our plans, they all responded in unison with wholehearted, “AWESOME!” — so I knew we were onto something good! Amy texted to tell me her kids were excited too. And by the looks of all the smile emojis, I knew she was excited too! 😊😊😊😊😊
Buy one admission to The Magic House, get another 1/2 off!
As part of our plan, we decided we wanted to get to there when it opened because we figured with it being summer, it would be busy. I’d say that was a very smart move on our part. Our plan was to visit our favorite parts of the museum first, and then get to all of the new stuff. (And there’s always new stuff at The Magic House).
Once inside, Amy and I quickly put our game plan to action.
Go Fish
We started by fishing in the pond. The kids loved “catching” fish and then watching them swim downstream back to the pond. Back and forth. Back and forth. We must have caught 30 fish that day! And best of all, no worms needed!
Mama Mia
That’s a lotsa mozza! The Farm Fresh Pizza Parlor is always one of our favorites! The kids made a few “pizzas” and served them up to us. For once, it was nice not having to be the one making lunch.
Rockabye Baby
After stuffing ourselves with all of that pizza, we headed to The Magic House Hospital where there were some adorable little babies, ready to be held and loved! After bottle time, the kids made personalized birth certificates for each little bundle of joy! My son gave the babies individual checkups to make sure they were happy and healthy. Can you say future doctor, anyone?
Under the Sea!
We worked our way through to the Wonder Works where the kids were able to color in pieces of paper filled with fish, sharks, and jellyfish. Then they scanned them into a display projector where their underwater art came to life and swam around the room!
Splish Splash
As all parents know, there is absolutely nothing more fun to a child than playing in water. The kids got lost in the motion of the ocean as our journey took us to the water room. Creating and then splashing in little fountains, seeing how much water each container could hold, running the boats down the water current. I had to intervene after almost an hour as we had so much more museum to cover!
Once again on the move, we spent a lot of time crawling up and down the Jack and the Beanstalk. So much more fun than stairs!
Men at Work
The Kids Construction Zone was the hit for the boys! They put on all the costumes and went to work moving rock, driving the bulldozer, and measuring different areas. It was awesome seeing the boys put a lot of hard work and effort into what they were building!
Woof! Clifford the Big Red Dog Exhibit
This was the main attraction for us on this trip to The Magic House. It was their newest exhibit based on the TV show Clifford The Big Red Dog.
There was a lot to see and do within the exhibit and the kids bounced from one activity to the next. They drew pictures of Clifford, slide down the tail of the colossal nine-foot Clifford statue just like Emily Elizabeth, and even got to try on a red dog suit so they could look like him (much smaller, of course)!
A Hair-Raising Experience
Of course, you can’t go to The Magic House without visiting the Van de Graaf generator (or “static ball” as my kids call it)! My daughter begged me to take her hair down so she could see her hair stand up. I even got in on the action. Hair raising and awesome all at the same time.
The kids then took turns going down the three story super slide… and that’s where our Magic House journey ended! (You might even say we saved the best for last!)
Magic Memories
On the car ride home, my daughter told me, “My favorite part was the secret slide and the super slide because you got to climb through the air vent to get to the secret slide and the super slide was so long!”
My son told me, “My favorite part was the ‘dig dig place’ (Kid’s Construction Zone) because of the tape measure and everything!” So, I guess it’s fair to say he thought it totally rocked!
My favorite part about The Magic House was that all kids had SO much fun and it was a great way to kick off summer. This was by far the best time we have had at The Magic House and the kids all interacted with each other throughout the areas. Seeing them have a great time made the experience even better!
Magic house static ball
by Sarah | Jun 26, 2019
True to form, we always try to make our trips to St Louis into little adventures. We’ve seen many different place in the city, but Magic House will always be at the top of the list for the whole families favorite spots. With our robust leather backpacks filled with snacks and essentials, and the children’s own leather belt pouches securely fastened, we’re always ready for a day of
exploration and fun.
I think my personal favorite part of Magic House is that it is super fun for ALL of the kids – from the newly walking baby to the too cool for everything teenagers. The entire family had a blast. I couldn’t pick my favorites, so I asked each of the able-to-talk children to name his or her favorite part of Magic House.
1: Christopher loved the “Sketch Town” . It really is an amazing little room of imagination and technology. In this space, kids can draw and design their own little piece of the magical town that appears on the walls of the room. We all loved designing vehicles and buildings and watching them come appear on the walls. Christopher says he loved it because it “let kids imaginations come to life!”
The Future Play space was truly a favorite for all! Even Andrew tried his hand a designing a food truck and sending it out into the virtual town!
2: PeterXavier thought the “Five Senses” exhibit in which you could see your own pupil dilate was fascinating. I didn’t try this one, but I saw all the kids looking through a view finder, while ooh-ing and ahh-ing. I guess a flash of light dilates your pupil and the image is mirrored back to you!
3: In this same light and perception exhibit, was a shadow room. Bella loved this one. You stand at a greenwall and at the designated time you pose (or JUMP!) and your shadow stays on the wall, for you to see. It was fun to see jumping shadows and other silliness.
She’s got the hair for it!4: I think EVERYONE loved the electrostatic generator ball, but Grace claimed it as her favorite exhibit. And she was probably our favorite person to try it, too! Put your hand on this metal ball and your hair literally stands on end! It’s particularly entertaining to watch the girls with long hair. They shake their heads and the hair goes flying!
These floating balls were like magic!5: Avila was quite enamored with the floating balls at the “Air Power” section. Soft puffs of air keep these balls afloat, like magic! It is fun to set them flying and see how long you keep them suspended in the air.
She also really loved the slides. Especially the Three Story Slide!6: Kateri is our little climber, so a whole wall of climbing was her little dream come true! She’d shimmy up to the top and get a kick out of looking at the rest of us from above.
These amazing balls made music as they rolled around!And bonus number seven – Blaise loved everything, but he really enjoyed the light up musical balls. Rolling the balls across the dark room set of different musical tones. It was so cute to watch him push those giant bright balls around.
Our handmade leather goods, the tangible companions of our experiences, were filled with the
magic and memories of the day. So, strap on your leather backpack, fasten your child’s leather
treasure pouch, and set out to experience the magic yourself.
The Magic House held more magic than any single blog post could convey. You have to go to experience the magic yourself.
In fact, as I stood watching the kids create vehicles for the virtual city, I heard another mom gasp and turn to a friend “This place really IS magical!”
Field Trips
Education is at the heart of The Magic House’s mission! The Museum offers a variety of private hands-on field trip experiences that spark curiosity and encourage students of all ages to become 21 st -century lifelong learners. Each program is adapted to the students’ grade level and aligns with the Grade Level Expectations outlined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (GLEs); and the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELs), as noted in program descriptions.
Our content-rich guided field trip programs include private exploration of a designated area of the Museum with the option to stay and enjoy free play throughout The Magic House until noon. Additional public-hour field trips are available after 12:00 pm.
Field Trip Admission Rate
Schools visiting on a reserved field trip will be admitted for a special admission rate, plus teachers are free. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
The Magic House: $7.00 per student and chaperone
MADE for Kids: $6.00 per student and chaperone
Scholarships
The Magic House wants to ensure every child has a Field Trip memory! Through our Access for All initiative funded by generous donors and the Sugar Creek Donor Advised Fund, The Magic House provides free learning experiences to Title 1 schools, as well as schools with 50 percent or more students that qualify for free and reduced lunch. If your school qualifies, please select ‘Scholarship Funded’ when making your online reservations.
Our scholarships cover admission for all participating students as well as the recommended number of chaperones (1 adult for every 5 students). Additional chaperones will need to pay the $7 field trip admission fee.
For additional information contact the Education Department at [email protected].
Special Exhibit – Dinosaur Train
Grade: Preschool – Kindergarten
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 40 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: Students can travel back to the time of dinosaurs when they visit Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit. Based on the popular PBS KIDS TV series, the exhibit features a curious Tyrannosaurus Rex named Buddy who travels through time to discover everything there is to know about dinosaurs. This STEM-based exhibit encourages basic scientific learning through playful hands-on activities. After a group story time, early learners will rotate through engaging, age-appropriate activities available in this dino-rrific exhibit!
Available for booking Jan. 30, 2024 through the end of the school year.
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.
World Traveler Gallery – Ciao Bambini
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 5
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 50 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: Invite your students on an educational journey to study abroad, no passport required! The Magic House’s World Traveler Gallery takes students on a 90-minute guided tour to build global awareness and nurture cultural appreciation and understanding. Students will experience immersive environments and explore the daily lives of children from another culture.
Ciao Bambini (September 2023 – May 2024)
In Italy students begin their school day when teachers welcome them with “ciao bambini” which means “hello children”. This school year The Magic House welcomes students to our newest World Traveler Gallery exhibit, where they will be transported to the country of Italy to learn what life is like for children in Italy today. From pizza, pasta and gelato to history, art and architecture, students will explore this timeless country where they will become an archeologist, make an Italian flag, create a mosaic masterpiece, learn some Italian language, and find out why the city of Rome is like lasagna
GLEs: Social Studies K-5: 5.A-F, 6.A-D
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Classic Magic House
Grade: Grades 1 – 5
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 75 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: Classic Magic House takes students on a path of discovery with dozens of exciting and challenging hands-on exhibits including magnetism, light and shadows, the five senses, force and motion and more. As an added bonus, students can check out the new St. Louis City Soccer Exhibit where students can explore the four key components of fitness. Every 90-minute program features exclusive exploration of the Museum’s original three floors of interactive exhibits and a classroom-based educational program.
Featuring the Electrostatic Generator, Bubble Room, Pulleys, three-story Super Slide and more, the Classic Magic House field trip concludes with s a classroom investigation of magnetism, static electricity, forces and more that will cultivate students’ creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
GLEs: Science 2-6: Matter and Energy 2A, Force and Motion 2D, Scientific Inquiry 1A
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
STEAM Center Design Challenge
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 5
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 75 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: Where can students use a microscope, play with Oobleck, see butterflies in their growth cycle and observe a life size skeleton- in the Science Lab of The Magic House STEAM Center! And that is just the beginning of a field trip that has something for everyone including our Future Tech experience, Art Studio, Makers Space and LEGO- based Math area. Following free exploration, students collaborate on exciting design challenges that meet GLE’s.
Straw Rockets – Kindergarten
Create and launch a rocket that can shoot over a wall.
GLE’s: Science K-5: Motion and Stability: Forces of Interaction; K.PS2.A.1 & 2, Science K-5: Engineering Design B-CNGSS: K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1-3
Turn Up the Volume – Grade 1
Design and build a device that makes sound in two different ways.
GLE’s: Science K-5: Wave Properties 1.PS4.A, Science K-5: Information Technologies and Instrumentation
1.PS4.C, Science K-5: Engineering Design 1.ETS1.A-CNGSS: 1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-4, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3
Roll With It – Grade 2
Design and build a device that can move a car 6 inches without touching it.
GLE’s: Science K-5: Engineering Design 2.ETS1.A-CNGSS: 3-PS2-3,K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3
Tower of Strength – Grade 3
Build a skyscraper using a variety of non-traditional building supplies strong enough to withstand the wind.
GLEs: Science K-5: Engineering Design 3-5A, B&C, Science K-5: Earth and Human Activity 4A & 3B, Science K-5: Energy 4B.2 NGSS: 3-5.ETS1-1, 3-5.ETS1-2, 3-5.ETS1-3, ETS1.A, ETC1.C, ESS3.B, S1, S2, S3, S6, S7
No-Wire Circuit – Grade 4
Create a circuit using household objects, anything but wire, to light an LED bulb.
GLEs: Science K-5: Engineering Design 3-5A, B&C, Science K-5: Earth and Human Activity 4A & 3B, Science K-5: Energy 4B.2
NGSS: 3-5.ETS1-1, 3-5.ETS1-2, 3-5.ETS1-3,ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C, 4-PS3-2, 4PS3-4, PS3.B, S1, S2, S3, S6, S7
Hole in One – Grade 5
Build a machine that can hit a ball into a stationary cup.
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Wonder Works
Grade: Preschool – Kindergarten
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 40 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Early childhood groups will enjoy a 75-minute Wonder Works field trip program. Young children will engage in a developmentally appropriate and discovery-based approach to learning within the STEAM-focused play space designed to support and nurture children’s natural curiosity in their world.
Children will get hands-on with simple machines, explore the science of sand, and interact with the power of air. Children will also have multiple gross motor opportunities featuring a one-of-a-kind climbing structure, spiral slide and an elevated balance beam.
Following exploration of the Wonder Works exhibit space, groups will participate in a classroom-based program where children’s literature is presented with accompanying hands-on learning activities.
MELs: Physical Science 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 4.c, 4.d; Life Science 1.b, 2.a, 2.b, 4.a; Earth and Space 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.b, 4.a; Measurement 2.a; Physical Development 2.c, 3.a, 3.c; Health 1.c; Speaking/Expressive Language 1.a, 1.b,
Listening/Receptive Language 1.b, 1.d; Reading 1.a, 1.d
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
MADE for Kids Satellite
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 8
Cost: $6.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 75 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Location: 5127 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Description: Schedule your visit to The Magic House’s satellite location in the City of St. Louis, MADE for Kids! Students are invited to explore this STEAM-infused makerspace, featuring 7,000-square-feet of interactive learning experiences including four areas: a Makers Workshop, an Artist Studio, a Designer Lab, and an Entrepreneurs Marketplace. Following private exploration of MADE for Kids, students will sharpen their problem-solving skills and engage their creativity as they participate in a grade-level specific design challenge, created to align with Missouri GLEs and support the design-thinking process.
MADE for Kids Design Challenge
Straw Rockets – Kindergarten
Create and launch a rocket that can shoot over a wall.
Turn Up the Volume – Grade 1
Design and build a device that makes sound in two different ways.
Roll With It – Grade 2
Design and build a device that can move a car 6 inches without touching it.
Tower of Strength – Grade 3
Build a skyscraper using a variety of non-traditional building supplies strong enough to withstand the wind.
No Wire Circuit – Grade 4
Create a circuit using household objects, anything but wire, to light an LED bulb.
Hole in One – Grade 5
Build a machine that can hit a ball into a stationary cup.
Middle school challenges available upon request
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Spring Monday Field Trips
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 5
Dates: April 22, 29 and May 6
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 75 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: Celebrate the end of the school year with a culminating field trip experience at The Magic House! Select Mondays in the spring are reserved exclusively for school field trips from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Groups take a self-directed field trip through the entire 60,000-square-foot Museum exploring hundreds of hands-on exhibits including the Children’s Village, the World Traveler Gallery, the STEAM Center, Bubble Room, the Electrostatic Generator and more. Schools decide on arrival and departure times that fit their schedules. Our Museum Shop will be open limited hours during the day.
The Children’s Village – Booked
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 5
Cost: $7.00 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Max 75 students. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children.
Description: In the Children’s Village, an immersive learning environment sparks the imagination of students as they explore a child-sized community that provides a world of 21st-century learning opportunities in math, science, social studies and more. Each 90-minute program includes an exclusive exploration of the exhibit space and concludes with a classroom-based educational program.
Community Workers ( Kindergarten – Grade 2)
Students explore the concept of community as they take on the roles of engineers, mechanics, doctors, veterinarians and other community members. The Community Workers program features private exploration of the Children’s Village followed by a classroom-based program designed to guide students in creating a model community of their own; determining what roles and institutions are necessary for it to function. Students will also sharpen their map skills as they become city planners and create a map of their brand new community.
GLEs: Social Studies K-2: Geography 5A; Tools and Social Science 7B
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees ( Grades 3 – 5)
Students earn paychecks, make consumer choices, use teamwork and learn how members of a community depend upon each other during this hands-on financial literacy educational program. Following private exploration of the Children’s Village, students will participate in a guided classroom-based program where they form a “family” and work together to make appropriate personal budget decisions about their wants and needs.
In advance of your Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees field trip, teachers will receive supporting materials necessary to prepare for the fun-filled experience.
GLEs: Social Studies 2-3: Economic Principles 4A; Math 2-3: Data and Statistics A
In the episode titled "Wallykazam Magic Word Hunt," Wally and his friends set out on a quest to find a hidden magic word. The magic word is supposed to grant a wish to anyone who finds it. Throughout the episode, Wally and his friends go on a hunt, following clues and solving riddles to find the elusive magic word.
The episode showcases the value of teamwork and problem-solving skills. Wally and his friends work together, using their individual strengths to decipher the clues and overcome challenges along the way. The concept of magic words in Wallykazam teaches children the power of words and how they can have a positive impact on others. The show emphasizes the importance of using words to solve problems, help others, and promote kindness. Overall, "Wallykazam Magic Word Hunt" is a fun and educational episode that entertains children while promoting important values and skills. Through its magical adventures and emphasis on teamwork, the show encourages children to use their words wisely and embrace the power of language..
Reviews for "Take a trip to the whimsical world of Wallykazam and its magic words"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I have to say, I was quite disappointed with Wallykazam's magic word hunt. While the concept of the show seemed promising, the execution fell flat for me. The animation felt choppy and outdated, and the plot was predictable and lacked depth. Additionally, the characters didn't really resonate with me and I found them rather one-dimensional. Overall, it just didn't hold my interest and I ended up switching to another show halfway through.
2. Mark - 1 star - I cannot express how much I disliked Wallykazam's magic word hunt. The show seemed to target a very young audience, and as an adult, I found it incredibly dull and unengaging. The dialogue was simplistic and repetitive, and the plot lacked any sort of excitement or intrigue. The animation style was also not to my taste, and I found it personally off-putting. I wouldn't recommend this show to anyone over the age of five.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - As a parent, I have to say I was not impressed with Wallykazam's magic word hunt. While I appreciate shows that aim to teach children valuable lessons, this one seemed to lack any sort of educational content. The focus seemed to be solely on fun and entertainment, which is fine, but the execution felt lacking. The characters were not particularly likable, and the humor was a bit forced. Overall, it just didn't meet my expectations for a show geared towards young children.
4. David - 2 stars - Wallykazam's magic word hunt didn't resonate with me at all. The animation style was unique, but it felt a bit jarring and over-the-top. The plot was simplistic and repetitive, with the same formula being used in every episode. Additionally, I found the pacing to be quite slow, and it didn't hold my attention for long. I think it's important for children's shows to be engaging for both kids and adults, and unfortunately, Wallykazam did not achieve that balance for me.