Creating Powerful Playtimes with Horizons for Homeless Children
At Boston Children’s Museum, we are so excited to be partnering with Horizons for Homeless Children to develop and test new ways of bringing the power of play to families…
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Our Kids Are Paying Attention: How to Support Them During the War in Ukraine and Other Tragic Events
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.
Happy Earth Day: 6 Easy Ways Kids Can Help Protect the Environment
Happy Earth Day to all! Along with celebrating our extraordinary planet, today is a great day to start talking with kids about how we can and must all work together to protect the natural world. To get the conversation started, we’ve compiled a list of six easy ways that kids can get help protect and preserve the environment.
5 Screen-Free Activities for Kids: National Day of Unplugging
The ongoing pandemic has prevented many children from learning and playing face-to-face with their peers, leading to a big increase in screen time. Most classes and activities have transitioned to an online format—no avoiding screens there—but there are still SO many screen-free ways kids can play and learn at home. In celebration of #NationalUnpluggingDay, here are some fun, screen-free activities to help engage your child in in-person playtime!
Learning at Home Together and Keeping the Peace
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is trying to work through uncertainties. We know that parents and caregivers are trying hard to fill their children’s learning needs while balancing their own work and the needs of their families. Here are some tips to help support all children in developing a sense of routine, control, and normalcy during this difficult time.
Hooray — the New PlaySpace is Here!
I am absolutely thrilled to announce the opening of the new, completely redesigned PlaySpace, Boston Children’s Museum long-beloved exhibit space for 0-3-year-olds. After extensive research on early childhood development, input from early learning specialists, observations on how kids play, conversations with visitors, design, and construction, it is finally here!
Explore with Your Child: Adapting Museum Activities to Your Own Home!
This blog post was written by our Health and Wellness intern, Lilly Day. She is a graduate student from Wheelock College of Education and Human Development at Boston University, and…
Hidden Object Highlight – Fijian Fork
Hannah Barber is the Elvira Growdon Intern for Collections and Archives Management for summer 2018. Hannah is a current student at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts pursuing…
The Power of Play 