Statement about Madison Protests on 5/30/2020
Madison Children’s Museum stands with those who are demanding justice for George Floyd, accountability for all police brutality, and an end to the systemic racism and white supremacy plaguing our … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Lacing Shapes
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager You can spend money on expensive craft kits, but it’s more fun (and more economical) to DIY it. Have some extra cardboard lying … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Restaurant Game
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager In honor of both Madison Resturant Week (this year in a to-go format!) and our Pie-in-the-Sky diner, which is a favorite exhibit at … Continue reading
Kids in the Kitchen! Playing With Food: By Joyce Hemphill
Home cooking can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Intimidating. Relaxing. Exhausting. Comforting. A chance to break from comfort zones. It’s a lot. It’s also the … Continue reading
MCM Hits the Streets—and the Sidewalks
We’d planned to launch the MCM Roadshow this summer to celebrate our 40th anniversary, coming this fall. The pandemic has forced Madison Children’s Museum to revise those original plans, which involved bringing … Continue reading
Brain Builders: DIY Paint & Stampers
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager Babies and toddlers love to stamp and get messy! But we don’t all have tons of art supplies sitting around home, especially if … Continue reading
Reduce, Reuse & Reach Your Inner-Artist: By Joyce Hemphill
Missing the art studio? Recreating the experience of Madison Children’s Museums crafting space in your own home might seem like a reach given the limited resources and reduced access to … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Sleeping Animals Game
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager Stuck inside and need to burn off some energy? Try the Sleeping Animals Game! Practice listening skills and engage in both pretend and … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Climbing Robots
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager Here’s another fun game to make with supplies you have at home! List of supplies: Piece of card stock Marker Scissors String Tape … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Mind Jars
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager Sometimes when young children are overwhelmed with emotion they need a visual cue to help them calm down. A mind jar can serve … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Marshmallow Launchers
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager This boredom buster is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Follow these easy steps to make a Marshmallow Launcher from items you likely … Continue reading
Brain Builders: Marvelous Marble Mazes
by Heather Davis, MCM Early Learning Manager Is your child tired of all their toys already? Try making your own game! All you need is a paper plate, strips of … Continue reading
