The Big Picture: Art and Science
Close your eyes and picture a typical scientist. Now imagine an artist. You probably conjured up two very different images. But the truth is that artists and scientists have more…
Tag: Education and Childhood Development
Resources and information on early childhood education for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
Wearable Art
Looking back at June in the Art Studio, the theme was Kid’s (BEHIND) the Stage Month. All month visitors were invited to explore what happens behind the stage and make a mask,…
Modes of Music Programming: Observe
For Family Fest I had the pleasure of working with four different music presenters all in one day! They were a fabulously diverse line-up and exemplified the aspects of music-making…
Fear Not Science!
Raise your hand if you don’t like science, or think you’re not very good at it, or think it’s really hard or that you have to be incredibly smart to…
Modes of Music Programming: Experiment
For Boston Children’s Museum’s recent Family Fest I had the pleasure of working with four different music presenters all in one day! They were a fabulously diverse line-up and exemplified…
Friendship in Young Children
Tasty Tuesday’s topic in May is “Friendship,” which is also the Museum’s centennial theme in May. At Boston Children’s Museum, we see a lot of positive interactions among our little…
A Space for Gathering and Sharing
On March 11, 2011, a large earthquake and tsunami hit the eastern side of the Tohoku region of Japan and destroyed much of the area causing a confirmed death toll…
The Joy of Climbing
When children first lay eyes on the Children’s Museum’s three story climbing structure, their eyes usually light up with awe and excitement. For many children, it is their favorite part…
The Power of Play 