The CMoR Blog

Keep checking back every week for new activities, videos, and resources!

Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice book cover. Children's book on racial injustice.

Talking with Children About Racial Injustice

June 1, 2020

We’ve gathered some resources to use when talking to young children about racial injustice.

2020 Volunteer Scholarship Recipient. Smiling woman with dark hair and a necklace.

Meet the 2020 Volunteer Scholarship Recipient

May 29, 2020

Each year, the Children’s Museum awards a $1,000 scholarship to a volunteer that has been active during the past year.

Splatter painting fun! Red and yellow paint splatters with a paintbrush. Art project for kids.

Splatter Painting Fort Fun

May 27, 2020

Join Pamela as she plays with paint ala Jackson Pollock to make a fancy fort!

Homemade paint project. Abstract art with DIY paints, brushes, flour, salt, and food coloring.

Make Your Own Paint

May 25, 2020

No paint at home? No problem! We’ll walk you through how to make your own.

Sink or Float experiment. A clear plastic bin filled with water and various toys. STEM activity.

Sink or Float?

May 23, 2020

Pamela teaches us all about Archimedes and making predictions as we test to see if objects sink or float!

Baking basics: Woman with bowl, measuring spoons, and ingredients. Baking talk, sing, and point.

Bringing the Basics to Baking (Talk, Sing & Point)

May 22, 2020

Children’s Museum educator Hilary shares some simple strategies to making baking a great learning opportunity with your child…and it’s fun!

Girl hugs teddy bear in gratitude scavenger hunt. Child lying in grass with stuffed animal toy.

Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

May 20, 2020

Get ready to go on a scavenger hunt!

Crafting with Cans: Woman demonstrates bowling with cans. DIY bowling game using recycled cans for kids' crafts and activities.

Crafting with Cans

May 16, 2020

Get ready to upcycle those used food cans!

The Sleepy Little Alphabet book cover. Children's bedtime story with alphabet characters. Judy Sierra author, Melissa Sweet illustrator.

Talk & Point with The Sleepy Little Alphabet

May 11, 2020

Tired of the same old approach to bedtime stories? Join Hilary as she uses The Basic: Talk Sing and Point to share a book in a slightly different way- no reading required!

Dyed noodle necklace craft project. Colorful pasta, string, and food coloring on a tray. DIY kids activity.

Dyed Noodle Necklaces

May 9, 2020

a colorful spin on a classic project! HINT: These would make wonderful Mother’s Day gifts!