A young girl helping her grandmother mix ingredients in a mixing bowl for a cake they are baking together for the holidays.

December 22, 2022

Global Holiday Recipes Perfect for Cooking with Kids

In this blog post, we've compiled a list of global holiday recipes that are perfect for cooking with kids this season!

A young toddler picking up litter and plastic waste in a park with his parents.

November 30, 2022

The Benefits of Teaching Children About Giving Back

Engaging in charitable acts and helping those in need, can have a positive influence on children and help them develop many valuable life skills. Here are just a few of…

A toddler happily playing with STEAM learning activity

September 26, 2022

6 Benefits of STEAM Learning on Early Childhood Development

STEAM is designed to provide children with learning opportunities that combine fun hands-on activities with experiences that aid in their fundamental development. This balance of education and play naturally encourages…

Group of kindergarten age kids lying on the grass in a circle playing and laughing together

December 30, 2021

How Play Supports Children’s Mental Health

Play is serious work, especially when it comes to a young child’s physical, emotional, and mental development.

Toddler playing in the mud with a wheel barrel

September 29, 2021

Adventure Play: Empower Toddlers to Learn by Playing

What is Adventure Play? In this article we answer some common questions as well as the benefits of Adventure Play for toddlers and in Early Childhood Development.

Happy parents and two toddlers dancing to music in kitchen, holding hands, having fun and laughing

August 19, 2021

The Best Toddler-Friendly Music Playlist That Won’t Drive You Crazy

Music is an incredibly effective tool to help soothe, entertain, and educate children of all ages. When children listen to music it stimulates both the logical and creative sides of…

Kids running around playing in the forest

August 3, 2021

The Importance of Physical Activity for Kids

Studies demonstrate time and time again that children who are more active on a daily basis tend to act out less and have an easier time focusing on important tasks…

Little boy running around, laughing and playing outside

May 4, 2021

The Benefits of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Development

Learn how outdoor play can directly impact children's physical development, social skills, creativity, and even their intelligence.

Child's hands wearing mittens and holding snow at CMOSC annual Snow Days Event in 2019

January 12, 2021

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

Learn how you can make your own Snow Days event with five fun snow-themed STEAM activities kids can do at home!

S.T.E.A.M Room

Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.

S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.

The Importance of Arts and Crafts for Early Childhood Development

Global Holiday Recipes Perfect for Cooking with Kids

The Benefits of Teaching Children About Giving Back

6 Benefits of STEAM Learning on Early Childhood Development

How Play Supports Children’s Mental Health

Adventure Play: Empower Toddlers to Learn by Playing

The Best Toddler-Friendly Music Playlist That Won’t Drive You Crazy

The Importance of Physical Activity for Kids

The Benefits of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Development

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

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