A little girl smiling and playing with soap bubbles outside with grass and trees in the background

June 14, 2022

Amazing Bubble Science Facts for Kids of all Ages

Bubbles aren’t just tons of fun to play with, they also provide children of all ages an opportunity to learn about a variety of scientific concepts. Read on to learn…

Adult and toddler playing with a blue toy/fake phone

May 10, 2022

Tips to Teach Children How to Use 9-1-1

In this guide, we provide strategies to make teaching children how to use 9-1-1 easier and tips to help keep everyone in your household safe.

Father and daughter observing the sky with a telescope.

March 28, 2022

5 Space Activities for Kids of Any Age

These easy and fun space-themed activities are a great opportunity to introduce children of any age to science of space exploration. Read on to learn how you can use common…

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.

December 22, 2021

5 Winter Holiday Traditions for Kids from Around the World

Learning about different holiday traditions with your family is a great way to celebrate diversity and can make this season feel even more special. Here are five winter holiday traditions…

children in halloween costumes doing the dry ice bubble science experiment

October 26, 2021

5 Halloween STEAM Activities for Kids

Try these 5 Halloween STEAM activities at home with your toddler this October!

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.

Sun Science Kit and Caboodle activity Kit

April 22, 2021

Sun Science Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Español

Test ultraviolet (UV) blocker effectiveness using sun-sensitive beads. Collect some objects from around the house to make a Sunprint with the included kit. Pruebe la eficacia del bloqueador de rayos…

Young girl showing off her light-up accessory that she made after learning how to create an electric circuit with the Children's Museum's Electric Bling Kit and Caboodles activity box

March 9, 2021

Electric Bling Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Español

Have fun with some electric science and accessorize with light. Learn how to complete a circuit and then add some imaginative fun to your bling! Diviértete con algo de ciencia…

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!

Amazing Bubble Science Facts for Kids of all Ages

Tips to Teach Children How to Use 9-1-1

5 Space Activities for Kids of Any Age

How Play Supports Children’s Mental Health

5 Winter Holiday Traditions for Kids from Around the World

5 Halloween STEAM Activities for Kids

Adventure Play: Empower Toddlers to Learn by Playing

Sun Science Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Español

Electric Bling Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Español

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

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