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Spooky Fun text on a pumpkin, toilet paper, straw, and spider. Play, learn, and grow with spooky games!

Spooky Games – Play, Learn & Grow!

October 30, 2020

Practice teamwork and problem solving by taking simple Halloween objects and turning them into fun games!

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away book cover for Jumpstart's Read for the Record. Two girls face each other in front of a moving truck.

Get Ready for Read for the Record on October 29!

October 24, 2020

Join us on October 29th (on Facebook Live at 11:30 am) when we share Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away, written by local author and all around wonderful person, Meg Medina!

Spider web fine motor activity. Basket with yarn web and spiders. Tweezers for grasping. Halloween activity idea.

Spider Web Fine Motor Activity

October 23, 2020

Learn the importance of fine motor skills and practice these skills by creating a spider web with yarn!

Día de los Muertos sugar skull mask with colorful floral designs and sequins on a purple background.

Día de los Muertos Inspired Sugar Skull Mask

October 16, 2020

Learn about Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) and create a sugar skull inspired mask!

Children's book bundle. Titles include How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? and Ten, Nine, Eight.

This Halloween, Treat Kids to a Great Book!

October 15, 2020

Join our virtual book drive and sweeten a kid’s life in a lasting way!

Handmade Frida Kahlo inspired flower crown with colorful tissue paper flowers and green paper leaves.

Frida Kahlo Inspired Flower Crown

October 8, 2020

Continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our intern, Kristen Christian, by learning about Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican artist, and create a flower crown inspired by her work.

Woman smiling. Talking to children during tough times requires open communication and support.

Count, Group & Compare: Practicing the Basics at Home!

October 7, 2020

There are lots of ways to build your child’s brain as you go about your daily routine. Join Jess as she demonstrates one easy way!

Richmond Folk Festival poster. Cartoon woman playing guitar. October 9-11, 2020. List of performers.

Richmond Folk Festival is THIS WEEKEND!

October 5, 2020

Do you have your ICONIC Bag Hat materials to get in the spirit of Folk Festival? Find out what the Children’s Museum created for this year’s virtual event and join in the fun!

Close-up of a smiling woman. Mindfulness practices for families.

Mindfulness Practices for Families

September 30, 2020

Our Family Engagement Manager shares how she has found some calm through mindfulness strategies.

Handmade Mexican folk art mirror with colorful geometric shapes on a paper plate.

Mexican Folk Art Mirror

September 30, 2020

Join our JHU intern, Kristen, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and try this amazing mirror craft!