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Feb
03

Wikki Stix To Attend The 2012 Great Homeschool Midwest Convention

Wikki Stix, a brand owned by Omnicor, Inc.,  will attend its first Great Homeschool Convention on April 19–21 at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH.

During the conference, Wikki Stix will be demonstrating a variety of educational products that have the ability to cover all aspects of the core curriculum as well as providing enrichment. Wikki Stix are a versatile teaching tool that provide sensory and tactile learning–a learning style which employs hands-on activities rather than relying purely on listening and viewing. Many children are tactile learners and need hands-on involvement to become engaged in the learning process.

Wikki Stix products are made of hand-knitting yarn enhanced with a microcrystalline food-grade, non-toxic wax. Wikki Stix work without glue or paste, there is no mess–simply press down with light fingertip pressure–they adhere to almost any smooth surface. Wikki Stix are safe, gluten free and non-toxic. Ideal for ages 3 and up. Made in the USA.

Families from all walks of life are turning to homeschooling in record numbers. In recognition of that growth, Great Homeschool Conventions, Inc. has planned five regional  homeschool conventions for 2012 – the Midwest Conference will be held on  April 19-21.  This will be one of the largest conferences, and will be the first opportunity for Wikki Stix to present its wide range of educational products for Homeschooling families.

Those attending the Midwest Conference can Look forward to:

  • Huge Exhibit Hall
  • OUTSTANDING Speakers
  • Information Packed Workshops
  • Curriculum Shopping
  • Worldview Teen Track
  • Encouragement, Fun and Fellowship

Media Contact:
Kem Clark, President
Phone: 800-869-4554 or 602-870-9937
Fax: 602-870-9877
Email: info@wikkistix.com

Feb
01

Year of the Dragon Craft Activity for Kids

In Chinese Astrology 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The Year of the Dragon started on January 23, 2012 and will end on February 09, 2013. In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. Therefore, those people born in Dragon years are to be honored and respected.

The year of the Dragon is a fun Craft for KidsHere at the Wikki Stix Co., we thought the Year of the Dragon would be a perfect theme for a fun craft activity for the kids. We like to have  fun at the office…so we gathered up our Wikki Stix (we have plenty around here) and started to play! Once we got started, it was hard to stop!

How to get started:
Using cardboard or poster board–draw and cut out the shape of your dragon and then decorate with Wikki Stix as desired. Add lightweight wings easily using colored construction paper and use Wikki Stix to affix them!

Here’s more fun facts about Year of the Dragon…More Dragon Crafts for Kids

  • The Dragon is a symbol of optimism and change
  • The Dragon is the only mythical creature in Chinese Astrology
  • 2012 is the year of the Water Dragon and only occurrs every 60 years
  • Dragons represent energy and people born during dragon years are believed to more imaginative and entergetic
  • Some economists believe the World economy tends to do better during the year of the dragon

Don’t foget to submit your Wikki Stix Dragon creations to us at info@wikkistix.com. Post them our Facebook page too!

Jan
30

Create-A-Card Fun Kit–Winner of Creative Child 2011 Toy of the Year for Creative Crafts

The Create-A-Card Fun Kit by Wikki Stix was awarded the coveted 2011 Creative Child Toy of the Year for Creative Crafts–an awards program created by Creative Child Magazine. The Wikki Stix brand is owned by Omnicor, Inc., a company based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Create-A-Card Kit is a perfect craft for kids!The Create-A-Card Kit is a unique product for creating three-dimensional greeting cards for every occasion. The Kit is a perfect craft activity for kids and provides hours of creative fun.

Each kit contains:
    •    16 Blank Cards
    •    96 Wikki Stix
    •    Card Patterns

Wikki Stix are a versatile craft and teaching tool that provide sensory involvement in every activity. The product is made of hand-knitting yarn enhanced with a microcrystalline food-grade, non-toxic wax. Wikki Stix work without glue or paste, there is no mess–simply press down with light fingertip pressure–they adhere to almost any smooth surface. Wikki Stix are safe, gluten free and non-toxic. Ideal for ages 3 and up. Made in the USA.

Creative Child Magazine’s Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted for review are reviewed by moms, early education professionals and music educators. Each product is reviewed by many people and not by any one person.

Every year, an event is held in Henderson, Nevada where over a hundred guest reviews are invited to attend the organized two-day event. All products are divided into each respective category and are displayed at various review stations. Each guest reviewer is provided with a form that aids them in evaluating each product. Written comments and a score value are based on criteria that corresponds to each products category.

Kem Clark, president of Omnicor, Inc., commented, “We are very pleased with this award–it’s an Award that parents and teachers can trust. The rigorous review process involves several people and multiple reviews.”

 

About Omnicor, Inc.
Omnicor, Inc. is far better known simply as the Wikki Stix Company. Wikki Stix, One-of-a-Kind Creatables, is the multiple award winning original waxed yarn creativity toy—made in the USA. It’s a small, friendly and playful company with the wonderful task of producing a unique and amazing product to delight, inspire and entertain children, while bringing peace, quiet and joy to parents and grandparents!

Jan
24

Make Fun and Creative Paper Dolls with Wikki Stix!

What you’ll need:
Card stock, scissors, and Wikki Stix!

For a single paper doll, use the Template attached here, print out the doll body
and cut out the paper doll. To make your paper doll sturdier, use glue to attach
to light weight cardboard.

Paper Doll crafts for kids

Paper Dolls decorated with Wikki Stix are fun crafts for kids!

For a chain of paper dolls, trace the doll body onto paper or card stock that is folded in an accordion style (pleated). Be sure that the arms extend beyond the edge of the folded sheet. Cut the figure out and unfold.

Then get creative making outfits for each doll! A dancer! A cheerleader! How about a doll in pajamas, ready for bed! And you can create fun hair styles, too. See our row of adorable dolls for ideas.

A paper doll chain craft idea for the kids!Try our Single Color Paks for this project… now through February 10th, you can Buy One and Get One Free!

Be sure to share your creation with us when you’re finished. Post an image on our
Facebook page or email to info@wikkistix.com.

Jan
16

Wikki Stix Videos!

Wikki Stix are Fun!

Create-A-Card with Wikki Stix!

Create-A-Card Kit! 2011 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year – Creative Crafts! Learn More!

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