Jane Ellison

5 days ago

GRCM wishes Eid Mubarak (blessed celebration) to all who celebrate!What does Eid mean in Islam?Eid is a worldwide celebration of the completion of Ramadan in which Muslims fast for an entire month. Eid ul Fitr actually means “festival to break the fast.” Eid in Arabic means “feast, festival, holiday.” One of the main aspects of the celebration is feasting on traditional cuisine. Festivities vary by country but most celebrate by gathering to view the new moon, praying, visiting family and friends, wearing elegant clothing, and giving/receiving gifts! ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

5 days ago

"I like to play and it's fun for me and my grown-ups!" We couldn't have said it better ourselves and we look forward to the day when we can open a brand new children's museum for kids and grown-ups to enjoy. Our thanks to all who donated through GiveMN's Spring Forward event! www.GreatRiverCM.org/donateWe asked staff, volunteers, kids and their caring adults, to share a little bit about what “play” means to them. Take a look at what some of them had to say and let us know what “play” means to you!#greatrivercm #learningthroughplay #openingworlds ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

1 week ago

So much can happen in 24 hours ... Help us spring forward and reach our goal of $10,000 during the GiveMN spring fund drive.$100 would allow us to get ahold of 15 children’s painting smocks.$500 would allow us to stock up on garbage bags, toilet paper, and paper towels for summer activities (not exactly cool, but oh-so important!)$2000 would allow us to create our own augmented reality topographical sandbox.Give securely online today, and let’s Spring Forward together.www.givemn.org/donate/Great-River-Childrens-Museum ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

1 week ago

Climbing, painting, singing, turning in a circle. What do all of these have in common? They are all defined as forms of physical play! Holding a marker (yes, even that permanent one you were certain you got rid of!) or swirling a spoon around a bowl is your child's way of exploring their fine motor skills. Climbing the furniture may be off limits in your house, but your child might be driven to channel their natural energy as they develop their gross motor skills by standing atop your TV stand. Let Great River Children's Museum provide the climbing space! Help us #springforward to physical play by donating at GreatRiverCM.org/donate#openingworlds #learningthroughplay #greatrivercm #givemnspringforward ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

1 week ago

Touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. Children and adults learn best, and retain the most information, when they engage their senses! Sensory play is especially crucial to early childhood development, from birth through the toddler years, because it helps to build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways that support cognitive growth, language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and problem solving skills. Touching something soft, hearing a bell ring, watching lights dim and brighten -- these are all simple but incredibly important introductions to the world for our littlest learners. While you may not be able to hear your child learning, watching them learn is like music to our ears! Help your child #SpringForward in their development. Visit GreatRiverCM.org/donate today! #openingworlds #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #greatrivercm ... See MoreSee Less

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