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Play – A Key to Early Childhood Learning
Earlier Academic Instruction Doesn't Deliver Preschools and kindergartens across the country operate under the belief “the earlier is better” when it comes to academic instruction. Not only are these assumptions not supported by research, an early focus on academics...
Learning Through Play
Academic vs. Play-Based Education Educational curricula such as Every Student Succeeds Act, Race to the Top, and the Common Core State Standards have prompted a switch toward more academic-based education for our American youngsters. While these programs may have good...
Finnish Students: Happiest, High Scorers who Play!
After consistently scoring high on international education tests, all eyes have been on Finland. But that’s not the only thing they have been scoring high on. Finland has a high overall happiness rating amongst its students, and they also provide ample...
Healthy Food at the Museum (But You Can’t Eat It!)
Yes! We're talking carrots, but... Have you dined recently in Mini Our World? Gone are the plastic foods! We’re updating this favorite exhibit with something more sustainable. What that means for us are toys that will stand the test of thousands of kids at...
What Is #PlayMoreMN All About?
Ever feel in your gut that we're putting kids under too much pressure these days? Hurry up or we'll be late. Did you practice today? Where's that assignment you're supposed to turn in? Pay attention or you'll never learn. Not now. At Minnesota...
Minnesota Children’s Museum Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation as Governor Dayton Declares “Minnesota’s Day of Play”
Museum Remains Open while Reinventing Galleries and Adding Visitor Amenities St. Paul, Minn. (Oct. 5, 2015) – Minnesota Children’s Museum breaks ground Oct. 7 on a major expansion and renovation project in downtown St. Paul – while launching the...
