Vacation Exploration: Star Projectors
Ah, winter. It’s cold and dark out, yes. But one of the best parts of winter is the star gazing. The stars come out early enough for even your youngest…
Author: Tim Porter
Since 1992 I have been developing exhibits, activities, programs and curricula for children, as well as resources for parents and teachers around the world with a specialty in science and engineering. I like ukuleles. I didn't drink coffee until I had a child. And my favorite color is green.
Vacation Exploration: Constellation Creation
Constellations are pictures that people have imagined in the patterns of the stars. They are now accepted scientific ways of organizing the night sky. This idea that a scientific model…
Vacation Exploration: The Science of Luminaria
Luminaria are a beautiful addition to these longer winter nights, and you may especially encounter these glowing paper lanterns along driveways, sidewalks, or even on houses on Christmas and New Years…
The Makers are Coming! The Makers are Coming!
Have you heard the news? In July, Boston Children’s Museum is hosting Boston’s first official Maker Faire! What is a Maker Faire, you ask? Great question. Part science fair, part…
That Giant Milk Bottle
Since 1977, visitors to Boston Children’s Museum have been greeted, as they approach the Museum, by a 40-foot tall building in the shape of a milk bottle. This may seem…
Snow Globes
Want a fun (and easier-than-you-think) activity to try with your kids while they are on break from school? Let’s make some snow globes. Few things spark creativity in kids more than…
The Art of Letting Go
I have a confession. I posted an article in March 2013 called “The Resiliency Gap”, in which I wrote about our observed increase in the number of children shying away…
How to Be a Bubble Hero
Summer is a great time for kids to be outside investigating the world around them, and there are not many more captivating activities for kids than blowing and chasing bubbles.…
The Power of Play 