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Sammy Lifson posted a reply on Re: What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
Monday, Apr 24, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Said: I'm thinking about how children hear "no!" all day long and, and children crave control and independence. I like the above, "Children's museums allow kids to be kids" We talk a lot about "learning through play" and the importance of pla...
Rachel Dody posted a reply on Re: What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
Monday, Apr 24, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Said: Thank you for your thoughtful responses, Jeanne and Libby. I appreciate your help framing it.
Libby McKay posted a reply on Re: What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
Sunday, Apr 23, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Said: "Children are often ushered from school to activity to activity experiencing days full of structured experiences both educational and those that are considered "play". Children's Museums provide a space and opportunity for free, creativ...
Jeanne Vergeront posted a reply on Re: What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
Sunday, Apr 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Said: Rachel, this is an important question to address and, as you have noted, not an easy one to frame. Some thoughts: You might think about positioning the question around assets (the museum's and children's) and positive change; acknowledg...
Rachel Dody posted a new Topic
Sunday, Apr 23, 2023 at 8:02 AM
What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
I’ve been inspired to write a compelling one-liner for our museum by this “Visionary Fundraising” podcast but am struggling. Can you help?
What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
I can easily write about how we enrich the lives of kids and families and volunteers and community but getting a concise grasp on the problem we solve… is proving diffic...
What’s the problem children’s museums solve?
I can easily write about how we enrich the lives of kids and families and volunteers and community but getting a concise grasp on the problem we solve… is proving diffic...
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