Brain Builders: Suncatchers
Now that the sun is setting early we want to make the most of the daylight hours. You can make a beautiful suncatcher at home.
Baby’s First Halloween
It’s disappointing not to be celebrating Baby’s First Halloween at the museum this year, but you can create some of the magic at home! Here are some of our favorite … Continue reading
ABCs of Halloween Game
Let’s move our bodies and get into the Halloween spirit! Make up your own dance by spelling your name or go from A-Z. Maybe you can make a family dance routine!
Spooky Lanterns Craft
Now that the sun is setting earlier and Halloween is approaching, it’s fun to have a special night light or lantern in your home or in your room. Make a spooky lantern with directions on our blog!
Make “Boo Bombs”
October is a great time to try out some classic science experiments with a Halloween twist! You can make some Boo Bombs out of items in your kitchen.
Froggy Friends Craft
October is a perfect month for a froggy friend! Make your frog (or monster, or dragon!) and practice controlling your breath as you play.
Brain Builders: Animal Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a new way to get up and moving as well as get kids minds active and learning? Try a scavenger hunt!
Brain Builders: Sink or Float
Do you find the idea of doing a science experiment intimidating? Does S.T.E.M scare you? Never fear! “Doing science” with young children doesn’t need to be complicated and you have plenty of materials right in your home. This week’s Brain Builder is a classic science experiment: Sink or Float
Brain Builders: Meltasaurus
Looking for another way to keep cool this summer? Give “Meltasaurus” a try! Meltasaurus is one of our most popular activities for younger children at the museum and now you can try them at home!
Early Explorers: DIY Sensory Board
Older babies and toddlers love to touch, feel, and explore. You can make a sensory board with items you have in your home. You’ll need a piece of cardboard, a hot glue gun, and some creativity.
Look Down! Sidewalk Surprises are popping up all around town
Look down. The sidewalk just got a little less pedestrian—and a lot more joyful. In these times of great stress and isolation, creative, healing play is especially important. In that … Continue reading
Staff Show & Tell: Paper Towel Pride Flag Experiment
by Taylor Flesch, marketing supervisor & membership assistant In honor of Pride Month, Taylor, who you might have met behind the front desk at Madison Children’s Museum, brings us a … Continue reading
