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At Boston Children’s Museum, we define Respecting Self and Others as, “Having dignity and compassion for oneself, exhibiting those same feelings towards others, and responding open-mindedly to different ideas and values.” Let’s see how this Habit of Mind comes into play throughout the Museum!
Next up in the Habits of Mind Series: Being Playful! You might think that everything at Boston Children’s Museum would encompass some element of play. You would be correct! But, have you ever stopped to think about why play is so important? Explore these questions and more in our latest blog!
Mud pie masterpieces, crushed flower cupcakes, watermelon pie, what might you cook up using natural materials, kitchenware, and your imagination? Boston Children’s Museum recently celebrated our Summer of Curiosity, encouraging visitors to think, wonder, and ask questions about the world around them. Learn about Museum Program Fellow Kate and team’s experiences in the latest blog post!
Food has the power to form connections and elicit specific memories. Whether through the act of cooking, sharing a meal, or discovering a special dish out in the world, food is a powerful connector.
In life, we all have things that we might not enjoy doing, and so do the children around us. One strategy for inspiring our children is to make every day moments fun. Art, music, and poetry can all be powerful tools to insert a little fun in our everyday lives.
While seemingly disparate in their missions, Boston Children’s Museum and the Commonwealth Seminar, a privately funded program with the mission of “opening the doors of government to everyone,” are more closely aligned in their goals and missions than one would initially surmise. Read more in Leverett Wing’s guest blog.
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.
Do you remember what it was like to go to the doctor when you were little? Was it scary, or do you have a heartwarming memory of a nice nurse…
The Power of Play 