Museum Blog
A Parent’s Perspective: Back-to-School Jitters
Back-to-school season always brings a mix of excitement and nerves in our house. My oldest is heading into middle school for the first time, and I won't lie, I'm a little anxious for her. Suddenly, she's a small fish in a much bigger pond, meeting new kids, navigating...
In Honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, March is National Reading Month!
Helping Your Child Learn to Read: Simple and Fun Ideas for Home Every parent has heard it before: read to your child every day. And it’s true—reading together is one of the most powerful ways to build a child’s love of learning. Those cozy moments with a book not only...
Celebrate Friendship: A Fun Fish Valentine Activity for Kids
There are many forms of love to celebrate this season, and platonic love is no exception. Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to talk with children about the importance of friendship and the value of showing appreciation for the people who matter to us....
Meet Natalie: The Museum’s Newest Education Intern!
Hi! My name is Natalie. I use she and they pronouns, and I am the new Education Intern at the Children’s Museum! I am a senior at Skidmore College, majoring in social work and minoring in studio art, and I drum after school and work hours with my found-object...
Mindfulness for Kids and Families During Winter
Upstate New Yorkers know how much fun winter can be. We are in no shortage of the perfect weather for snowman making, winter sports playing, and cozy nights in. But wintertime also means shorter days and longer nights. For many people, wintertime can be a struggle. At...
Crunching the Numbers: Building Math Confidence Through Data at the Museum
Crunching the Numbers: Building Math Confidence Through Data at the Museum At the Museum, we’re always looking for ways to build math confidence and literacy in fun, hands-on ways. A big part of this is helping kids understand data: how to collect it, organize it, and...