Witnessing a Superpower: A Museum Mom's Moment One morning, amidst my cleaning rounds at the Children's Museum of Montana, I stumbled...

Beyond Playdates: Cultivating Lifelong Bonds at the Museum Parents of toddlers watching the jumbo legos get connected. Stroller squadrons...

Extended educational options are essential for youth because they provide more opportunities to learn and grow, help struggling...

We celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day every year on the second Monday of October. This day in 2023 is a time to honor the resilience of...

As a parent, you want to ensure that your child's after-school activities are not only fun and engaging but also have a lasting impact....

Part 3 of 7 - Community By Sherrie Neff Our community is blessed with many museums, as we said in part 2, yet in a thriving learning...

Part 2 of 7 - Museums By Sherrie Neff Museums are a prime example of community-based organizations that enhance public education....

Part 1 of 7- Parents as learning coaches By Sherrie Neff Recently, in my reading, I came across a 2014 educational forecast concerning...

The laughter is contagious, the play is exciting, and we are joyful to have the museum busy on this below-freezing weather day! We are...

Last time, we talked about the mysteries of Math. I love math and find it sincerely sad to hear that it has become a weakness for so...

The mysteries of math are hidden in the building blocks between basic equations to number theory. They can be exciting, fun, and...

Our society is always busy. We have more to do than can be done in a lifetime and rarely is it something that brings us peace of mind,...

I was recently asked, "Why is it important that the child is self-directed when playing at the museum?" I compare it to wheat. 1. Wheat...

Today let's talk a little about the amazing changes through adolescence. The cognitive development for the child's mind as they get into...

The way our brain forms is much like a home. Over time, they are built from the foundation up. From before birth, and into adulthood,...

It's important for parents and guardians to take an active role in encouraging their children’s learning. This doesn’t mean deciding...

As we are about to open a new upgrade at the museum it is fun and exciting. Yet, with a beautiful memorial we also feel the emotions...

What is EQ? "Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal...

A special note from one of our Mom's that visit our museum. We love her focus on self-care!

The word brings to mind different images of older times and innovators that change the course of the world. In Montana more than some...