Getting Smart

Getting Smart

At the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA), we believe that play is Serious Business for children. The body of research that supports this belief is deep, wide and filled with good data gathered by folks smarter than me (including Dr. Read More…

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The New Wonder Room: Icing on the Cake

The New Wonder Room: Icing on the Cake

“Hi, what are you doing?” I whispered as I crouched, on hands and knees, under the treehouse. “We’re imagining there’s a troll living up there in the treehouse,” Marina shared.  “We’re the elves.” “Elves are nice,” added Pilar. I smiled Read More…

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Day of Play

Day of Play

Last Saturday Raeanne brought her family to the museum to play.  CMA hummed that day with the 2nd Annual Global Day of Play Cardboard Challenge.  Raeanne (left), her family, and friends accepted the challenge with gusto. If you aren’t already Read More…

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