The Benefits of Block Play
In our Build It! exhibit, you see some preschool-aged children building a fort...
Kohl Children's Museum Blog
Play is more than just fun–– it’s a powerful tool foundational to childhood development. Parents, educators, and child development advocates, let’s learn about the incredible power of play together! Each month we delve into a new research topic investigating how play sparks creativity, builds essential skills, and nurtures social and emotional growth.
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Lovely Loose Parts
Loose parts play is a powerful way to support children’s learning. A simple collection of open-ended materials invites children to create, build, sort, design, imagine, and explore in many different ways. Because loose parts do not have one fixed purpose, children can decide how to use them.