Category: #PlayMoreMN

The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard

by Sara Kerr | Aug 4, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN

The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard SARA KERR Director of Content and Communications Does your dining room frequently become a pirate ship or medieval castle with the addition of a few blankets and other props? Then you already know how kids are...

The Inside Scoop on The Studio

by Play Specialist | Jul 26, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN, More Ways to Play, The Studio

By Daniela La Rocca As I dig a little deeper into The Studio in the Target Gallery, I thought it was crucial to not only learn the wonderful benefits of a makerspace but learn what it takes to MAKE a makerspace and who better to talk to than Michelle Blodgett,...

Spreading Joy

by Play Specialist | Jun 28, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN

Not only are we strong advocates of play but we also believe spreading joy has equal value. There are a few ways we instill joy at our museum–first, by nurturing our curious learners. We believe giving children options and freedom to explore through guided-play encourages them to find pleasure in learning.

New Museum, New Approach to Our Exhibits

by Bob Ingrassia | May 3, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN

The museum’s exhibit designers focused on creating open-ended experiences that put kids in charge of their own experience. At the heart of the newly expanded Minnesota Children’s Museum are 10 new permanent exhibits.

Play Enthusiast: MN Seoul

by Derik Casper | Apr 19, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN

Power of Play! MN SEOUL I’m fortunate to be a Play Enthusiast at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and recently was invited to discuss why play is so important, as well as the challenges in prioritizing play in our daily lives. Here is my reflection on one of the...

Why It’s Good to Let Children Play

by Derik Casper | Mar 14, 2017 | #PlayMoreMN

When I was 7 I had a box of Barbies that I played with for hours acting out stories, coloring their skin and building them houses. While my sisters and grandmother were certainly around, no one directed me how to play with them or cared what I did to them. At...