Put Your Listening Ears On!
When my older son was four, he begged for “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” at bedtime. When he was five, it was Magic Treehouse. But now that he’s six and just…
Category: Education and Childhood Development
Resources and information on early childhood education for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
Sharing and Caring: Ramadan Themes in Action
Can you go without food or water from dawn to sunset? This is exactly what many Muslim adults do during Ramadan. More importantly, Muslims try to experience what the less…
Happy Birthday, Beatrix!
This July marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned children’s author, illustrator, and conservationist, Beatrix Potter. Her tales played an important role in the shift that took place…
Teaching Kindness
Children are constantly told to be nice to others. But what does that really mean? There are many opportunities in your day-to-day life where you can teach this to your child. Here…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are 3 Tips to Celebrate Respectfully
Many people believe that contemporary St. Patrick’s Day celebrations came from Irish traditions. However, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities we are familiar with actually originated in the United States. In…
Engaging Young Children in STEM Activities
For the past four years, Boston Children’s Museum has been partnering with National Grid and a federal Race to the Top grant to create STEM learning kits for distribution to…
Talking Art
Holiday break can be a great time to see art as a family at a local museum or gallery. Ever wondered how to engage children in conversation about art? Here…
Cover Your Cough and Sneeze! How to Teach Kids to Cough/Sneeze into Their Sleeves
When I’m on the floor doing programs and staffing exhibits, it almost seems like everyone is sick as I hear people coughing and sneezing all around the Museum. As the winter…
The Power of Play 