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!
Fizzy Bubbles
Play Activity Idea: Make Fizzy Bubbles Learn about basic chemical reactions with this easy and...
Read MoreLearn About Important Women in Space and Build Your Own Straw Rocket
Celebrating some of the women whose contributions have played a crucial role in advancing the exploration of space
Read MoreMake Your Own Eyeball Wall at Home
Recreate a piece of the museum in your own home with this printer-friendly Eyeball Wall sheet.
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 MoreShaving Cream Painting
This fun sensory activity is great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to paint. And it’s so easy!
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