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 | 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 10, 2024 | Power of Play
by Liz Holden Boatwright As the end of the school year approaches, many parents wonder how to continue their kids’ enrichment and learning over the summer. Among all the possibilities of summer camps and lessons, there’s one simple, low-cost ingredient that is...
by Ali Haydock | Nov 29, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
Holiday shopping for the kids in your life can be difficult! We here at North Shore Children’s Museum have compiled our top 5 holiday gift ideas for 2023. Creative Moments Together Craft supplies make wonderful presents, especially when they come with the added bonus...