by Ali Haydock | Aug 14, 2024 | Power of Play
Museums Are for Everyone: How We Ensure Access for All Income Levels By Liz Holden Boatwright The early childhood years are a crucial foundation for future social and emotional health, learning, and achievement. And free play is one of the most important ways to build...
by Ali Haydock | Jul 17, 2024 | Power of Play, Tips and Tricks
8 Tips to Get Ready for Kindergarten By Liz Holden Boatwright The transition to kindergarten can be emotional for kids and for their caregivers. Whether your child attended preschool or this is their first time in school, the kindergarten classroom is often a...
by Ali Haydock | Jun 28, 2024 | Power of Play
Exhibit Spotlight: Bring the Outdoors Inside by Liz Holden Boatwright Play is important for learning, and that’s particularly true for outdoor play. Time spent in nature is important for children’s emotional and physical development and can help children understand...
by Ali Haydock | Jun 17, 2024 | Power of Play, Tips and Tricks
Five ways to help fight summer learning loss By Liz Holden Boatwright For kids, summertime can be a welcome and long-awaited respite from school. But among summer’s beach days, ice cream cones, and backyard games, the long break can also have an unwelcome side effect:...
by Ali Haydock | May 31, 2024 | Power of Play
Museums Are For Everyone: Explore Our Sensory-Friendly Options By Liz Holden Boatwright At the North Shore Children’s Museum, we believe in the power of play to help all kids practice new skills, build social connections, and enhance their curiosity. But for kids with...
