What are some of your favorite musical memories as a child? Many of us have fond memories of singing with our families, playing instruments, or attending musical performances. Music connects the generations, is an engaging educational experience for the entire family, and provides a gateway to the arts. Music not only connects us, but is important for child development. “Music …
Why Children’s Museums Are Essential
For some of us, the giddy excitement of a school field trip to the museum is a treasured memory. We remember what it was like to walk underneath towering dinosaur skeletons, to discover what electrical currents look like, to build teetering contraptions with our hands, and to climb through mazes of tunnels and ladders. We were able to carry forward …
How We Benefit from Play
Think about the action of giving someone a high five. It seems like a simple action for a lot of people, but it takes a number of skills to do successfully; you need to swing your arm, anticipate where your hands will connect, and modulate the amount of force. You need to take social cues from the other person and …