Super Ways to Play at Home
These open-ended activities are easy to do at home and spark kids learning through play.
Plus, they’re fun!
DIY Kinetic Sand
Kinetic sand is an easy project that allows kids to explore their senses, build fine motor skills and strengthen their imaginative play muscles.
Read MoreWinter Break Play Activities (Part 2)
We’re keeping the fun going with even more fantastic winter-themed activities to keep kids busy and learning over this long winter break. Here are five days of activities to keep the learning and exploration going.
Read MoreWinter Break Play Activities (Part 1)
Winter break means lots of extra free time for kids. Here are five fun winter craft and activity ideas to keep kids busy for an entire week.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Loose Parts Play
Minnesota Children’s Museum Experience Developer Michelle Blodgett suggests that parents create a loose parts play box as a way to encourage kids to explore and experiment.
Read MoreDIY Paper Tube Xylophone
This is the perfect project that you can make together with things you probably already have lying about the house.
Read MoreBring the Play Home: Creative Thinking
Here are great ideas for recreating the powerful play that happens in our Studio exhibit into your own home.
Read MoreBring the Play Home: Critical Thinking
Here are great ideas for recreating the powerful play based on our Forces at Play exhibit into your own home.
Read MoreBring the Play Home: Pretend Play
Here are great ideas for recreating the powerful play that happens in our exhibits into your own home.
Read MoreMilk Carton Bird Feeder
Have an empty milk carton on hand? Spark some creativity and fun – and put it to good use – by creating a DIY bird feeder.
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