Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
“Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” a series for children ages 5 to 8, follows the adventures of three friends as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids! Come along with Xavier Riddle, a pint-sized history adventurer; Yadina, his little sister; and his best friend Brad, as they unravel the secrets of world famous heroes from history. Learn More About the Show
Talk About Life Lessons with Xavier Riddle
Talking About Gratitude with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Gratitude means being grateful and thankful for what you have and the people around you. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Creativity with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Creativity is about using your imagination to solve problems and finding ways to do things differently. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Curiosity with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Curiosity is all about wanting to learn more about something or someone else. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Responsibility with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Responsibility means making good choices and taking care of who and what’s around you. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Honesty with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Honesty means doing the right thing and telling the truth, even when it’s hard. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Compassion with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Being kind and caring to the people around you is how you show compassion. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Perseverance with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Perseverance means to stick with something and not give up, even when it’s difficult. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Talking About Courage with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Courage means bravely moving forward, even when you are scared. Watch this video from Xavier Riddle and then talk about what happened in the video.
Articles
Helping Kids Find Their Inner Heroes
Help your child make the connection between the qualities that make someone a hero and his own capacity for greatness.
Who Are Your Heroes?
Who are your heroes? Check out Brad Meltzer, the author of Ordinary People Change the World Series, as he writes about his inspiration for creating Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
How to Prepare Your Child for a New School
Whether your child is changing schools, getting a new teacher, or simply switching from a summer routine to a school year routine, school changes can bring out a lot of emotions for grown-ups and kids! Here are 10 ways to ease the transition.
Make a Plan! How to Help When Your Child Is Anxious
New and challenging situations can cause anxiety for kids. Here are some tips to help kids stay calm by being prepared.
Birthday Party
Xavier Riddle Birthday Party
Ready to go on an adventure? Invite your guests to a Xavier Riddle birthday party with these decorations and activity ideas!
Hands-On Activities
Amelia Earhart's Word Find
Help Amelia find all the words related to her travels!
Celebrate Presidents’ Day by Writing an “I Will Make a Difference" Speech
20 min activityWhat would your child do if they were in charge? Support your child in writing a Presidents’ Day speech inspired by “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I am Madam President” movie.
Encouragement Jar
Your child can pull a card from their jar every morning or whenever she needs a boost.
Fill In This Heart
Fill in this heart with words or drawings that represent the kind things you do.
Make a Hero Self Portrait
Help your child draw a self portrait and write down qualities that represent who she is in this creative activity.
Make the Purrrfect Kitty Cat Puppet
20 min activitySharing feelings with your child is a wonderful way to make them feel special. Start the conversation by making a kitty cat puppet and playing together.
Play a Storytelling Game
30 min activityRoll homemade dice and use your imagination to tell a unique story! This fun game can inspire countless wacky tales and be played over and over again.
What Are the Traits of a Great Hero?
Think about the heroes in your life and what they're like. List their traits in this printable!
Xavier Coloring Page
Print and color this picture of Xavier from Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
Games
Hero Maker
Visit the wall of historical heroes and learn more about each hero! You can make your own hero with an avatar creator, give your hero a name, and make a motivational poster that will be displayed upon the wall of heroes.
Story Creator
Create your own stories using an interactive mad-libs style of play, with a little help from Xavier and crew!
Hidden Heroes
Solve puzzle to collect items associated with historical heroes! Learn more about how the heroes changed the world, repeat their mantras, and unlock more heroes.
Museum Maker
Explore the museum to gather items and create exhibits for famous pioneers such as Amelia Earhart, Ibn Battuta, and Junko Tabei.
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