Our philosophy starts with the simple belief that kids are capable of incredible things. Our job is to nurture that ability; our goal is to support kids' healthy development. Play is how kids learn--here, it is in both a STEM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. —Abraham Maslow
Grandparents play with their grandchildren in so many ways. Whether it’s building with blocks or LEGOs, creating things with clay or play dough, or making a... READ MORE
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. —Margaret Mead
As an early childhood educator who came to that career later in life, I was on a learning curve when I came into the classroom. Critical thinking was... READ MORE
Why a blog devoted to grandparents? And, what will we be discovering, anyway?
The Board and staff of the Discovery Museum have long recognized that grandparents are very important elements of our visitor community. We’d like to... READ MORE
