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Expanding Play-Based Learning in 2026

Expanding Play-Based Learning in 2026

by Neva Cole | Jan 21, 2026 | Child Development, Enriching Experiences, In the News, Kindergarten Readiness, Learning, Outreach, Play Based Learning

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) is excited to share that they have been awarded two grants this month to support the expansion of their Play-Based Learning educational outreach programming.  A grant from the Dobles Foundation has been awarded to fund...
Back to School Reads

Back to School Reads

by Neva Cole | Sep 17, 2025 | Books We Love, Child Development, Family Learning, Learning, Parenting, Storytime, Uncategorized

There’s no better way to wind down and prepare for a new season of learning and discovery than with a good book! Here at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, our Education Staff are passionate about sparking curiosity through play and, of course,...
Paper Bag Mini Books

Paper Bag Mini Books

by Neva Cole | May 8, 2020 | Art, Books We Love, Child Development, Enriching Experiences, Family Learning

by Colie Haahr, CMNH Educator Make a mini paper bag scrapbook, nature journal, or keepsake! These books are fun for kids to put together, and the open end of the paper bag creates a pocket to store pictures, ticket stubs, or small items from a nature walk. Pipe...

Baby Storytime: Songs & Rhymes about Food!

by Neva Cole | Mar 26, 2020 | Child Development, Family Learning, Food, Learning, Parenting

by Meredith Brustlin, CMNH Educator This week, I shared some of my favorite songs and rhymes all about food! Here they are so you can follow along and keep singing all week long!  Hello Song: Hello it’s time to playLet’s have some fun today!Let’s clap our handsAnd...

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