RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
ATTENTION LIBRARIES & AT-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
We are excited to share that we have been awarded two grants this month to support the expansion of our Play-Based Learning educational outreach programming. A grant from the Dobles Foundation will fund Play-based Learning (PBL) efforts for at-home childcare providers and a second grant from Kennebunk Savings has been awarded to collaborate with 25 public libraries in the area. With this funding, we will provide all participants with play-based learning kits of materials, 10-months of activity guides and training with a goal of advancing knowledge and utilization of PBL in children’s rooms and childcare centers. Any at-home childcare providers or public libraries that would like to learn more or who may be interested in participating in this project should reach out to us by contacting [email protected].
Play-Based Learning Tips
Play-Based Learning (PBL) is exactly what the name suggests—children learning through play. We know children learn through play, but sometimes it’s hard to wrap our heads around exactly what they’re learning, how they’re learning, and ways that we can document and confirm that learning is happening through play. We’ve created some tips to help!
We invite teachers, caregivers, and childcare professionals to share these tips! With that goal in mind, some of the tips include activity ideas that can be used in the classroom or at home.
The goal of sharing these resources is to make play-based learning more accessible for children and grown-ups in New Hampshire and beyond!
Half-Off Adult Museum Admission for Pre-K–5th Grade Teachers
Discount applies to Teacher only. To receive this discount when reserving a date/time online here, simply reserve with the “adult w/discount (will pay at door)” price type, to reserve your spot for free, then provide proof of employment (pay stub or school ID) when you arrive at the museum.
CMNH Free Virtual Teacher Workshops
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire offers free virtual teacher workshops by request on a variety of topics related to play-based learning.
Please email Meredith at [email protected] if you would like to receive the links to these workshops. We are able to issue Professional Development letters for watching these videos.
