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Nastassja E. Swift portrait. Artist with beaded braids poses with large, soft sculpture faces.

Spotlight: Nastassja E. Swift

February 15, 2021

Nastassja E. Swift was the 2019 Creative in Residence for the Children’s Museum of Richmond.

Lunar New Year drum craft. Red paper plate with a dragon drawing, foil trim, and yellow stick handle.

Lunar New Year Drums

February 11, 2021

Learn about Lunar New Year and make a drum together

Rosa Parks early life portrait. Civil rights activist with glasses, black and white image.

Spotlight on Rosa Parks

February 5, 2021

“Each person must live their life as a model for others.” Rosa Parks

Mrs. Kim Bitmoji waving with hearts. Building blocks and more!

Building Blocks & More!

February 1, 2021

Explore a learning resource that supports skill building, arts and literacy!

Healthy brain food: Banana sushi rolls with colorful sprinkles, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes.

Making Healthy Brain Food

January 29, 2021

Make these fun recipes together and sneak in more vegetables!

Winter walk scene: bare trees reflected in a still pond, wooden fence, and cloudy sky.

Take a Winter Walk

January 22, 2021

Look for seasonal changes and make a wildlife feeder!

Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream and You book cover.

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Home

January 15, 2021

Perform an act of service together on January 18th

Carousel with horses and a rooster for a STEM activity, showcasing intricate gold and green detailing.

Make Your Own Carousel Stem Activity

January 8, 2021

Let the CMoR Carousel inspire your budding designers!

Abstract glow sticks in red, pink, and purple for New Year's Eve celebration.

Glow into the New Year

December 28, 2020

Glow sticks are all you need for this at-home family New Year’s celebration!

Cookie cutter painting of Happy Holidays with red, green, gold, and gray paint.

Cookie Cutter Painting

December 18, 2020

Have fun getting into the holiday spirit by painting with cookie cutters. Read along to a book about cookies and even sing with Cookie Monster!