by Ali Haydock | Aug 27, 2024 | Power of Play
How to Turn Your Own Space into a Makerspace By Liz Holden Boatwright The evidence is clear that play is good for kids’ emotional, social, and intellectual development. And this is especially true of unstructured play, which is unstructured and free from adult...
by Ali Haydock | Jul 31, 2024 | Birthday Parties
Parties at the North Shore Children’s Museum Offer Customizable Birthday Options in Peabody by Liz Holden Boatwright If you’re looking for a place to host a child’s birthday party in the Peabody area, the North Shore Children’s Museum offers a great option. Aimed at...
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:...
