Play and Problem Solving
Boston Children’s Museum works closely with researchers from local universities to conduct studies into child development, cognition and more; and to translate the latest studies and findings for the general…
Exhibit Sneak Peek: My Sky
Boston Children’s Museum is an educational institution. This bears pointing out because amidst all of the giggling and yelling and general fun-having that kids engage in here, it is easy…
Storytelling
Objects tell stories. Unfortunately, they cannot tell them on their own, they have to be written down or shared by the people who know the objects best—their owners. In the…
The Flu and You
Flu season has officially started. If you have ever experienced the flu, you probably know how miserable you feel with a high fever, headache, body ache, etc. When children get…
Muddling Through the Middle
“I have an idea. For Mother’s Day next year, can you just get me a t-shirt that says DON’T in huge letters?” This was the request I made of my…
Students and Teachers : Research at Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Children’s Museum works closely with researchers from local universities to conduct studies into child development, cognition and more; and to translate the latest studies and findings for the general…
Fall has come: It’s time for apple picking!
The crazy, fun summer has gone, and now it’s fall. As the air gets cooler, you might feel that fewer outdoor activities are offered in the community. This calm, quieter…
Creative Confidence – Curiosity – Try Something New!
Having creative confidence is trusting and valuing each and every one of your ideas and taking creative risks. In the Art Studio this is goal #1 – to instill creative…
The Power of Play 