Boston Childrnen's Museum building from the top

Explore Activities

These activities help your child build basic skills—like matching, sorting, scribbling—that prepare them for more complex tasks later on.

These activities let your child explore and create freely while building new skills—like using tools and materials in more intentional ways—without needing to make a specific finished product.

These activities invite your child to use their imagination and creativity while making specific things—like animals or vegetables. They can think for themselves as they decide how to use different materials and tools.

These activities encourage your child to solve problems, test deas, and keep trying even when things don’t work the first time.

Archie saying "There are so many ways to play!"

What can you do with cups, sticks, or yarns? You can build, create, and come up with a new game!

There is no right or wrong way to play. I came up with different ideas to how I can play with the materials! You can try some of my ideas, or try your own and share with us!

Let's Start Playing!

Materials are provided. Start with what’s in the bag, and feel free to ask for more materials!