Empathy, Understanding, and Finding Common Ground
Guest Written By: Leverett Wing, President and CEO, Commonwealth Seminar Boston Children’s Museum has always been an oasis for my family. From the time our son, Lleyton, was four years-old,…
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Founded in 1913, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest and one of the largest children's museums in the world. Over half a million children and adults visit the museum every year, and countless more from around the world benefit from the curricula, resources, outreach and workshops that Boston Children's Museum creates.
Our Kids Are Paying Attention: How to Support Them During the War in Ukraine and Other Tragic Events
When tragic events happen across the world or in our local communities, it can be difficult for us all to find ways of understanding and coping. Young children need support from the adults in their lives as they try to make sense of what they are hearing, seeing, and experiencing.
Top 10 At-Home Activities for Kids from 2020
2020 was…a lot. Thankfully, some good did come out of all the chaos. Our staff shifted gears to help kids and families stay engaged, playing, and learning at home, creating dozens of video activities (all accessible on our YouTube channel!) Here is a countdown of the TOP 10 activities of 2020—we hope you’ll give them a try! There is much more to come in 2021.
Hidden Object Highlight: Gat (갓)
If you have been furiously binging Netflix shows during the quarantine like I have, you may have come across the Korean historical zombie-thriller Kingdom. The show is set in the late 1500s during Korea’s Joseon (조선) period, which lasted from 1392 – 1910. One of the most distinctive parts of the show is the variety of hats, a constant halo around the head of almost every male on the show. Seeing the unique, conical top hats on screen immediately transported me back to the Museum’s collection storage room, where I had spent hours inventorying the Korean collection. It was in one of the drawers that I came across several of the Museum’s own Korean top hats.
Staying Connected While Social Distancing: A Guide for Parents and Kids
Guest blog by Sonya Kurzweil, Ph.D | sonya@skdc.org
Today’s parents recognize that childhood is an emotionally sensitive time. And they are very stressed by how to explain to kids what is going on now and what needs to be done. Here are some ideas on how to explain to kids what is going on and what they need to know about social distancing, as well as how to keep your family healthy and connected.
A parent’s guide to surviving COVID-19: 8 strategies to keep children healthy and happy
By Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff. Originally published by the Brookings Institute. Remote work might have its advantages for some, but when the kids are out of school and libraries and…
100 Ways to Play At Home
Given the public health crisis we are facing as a country right now due to the spread of COVID-19, we understand that many families are choosing to stay in and play at home. We want to help make your experience fun and memorable, so we’re sharing 100 of our favorite ideas on fun play activities you can easily do from the comfort of home. See how many of our 100 Ways to Play you can try, and share your experience with us on Twitter using #BostonChildrensMuseum!
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Thank you for visiting Boston Children’s Museum’s blog! You will find a rich variety of information, stories and resources here related to parenting, education, the health and well being of children,…
The Power of Play 