There are so many opportunities to engage in science exploration at the Omaha Children’s Museum. First, check out one of our science shows. This summer we are presenting The Amazing Bubble Show and a new one, Dinosaur Grossology, where we explain that everyone poops and farts, even dinosaurs! Our shows are fast-paced and fun for … Read more
Does it seem like your toddler spends more time falling on the ground rather than walking? Kids can be experts at falling down. It doesn’t matter if they are playing their favorite sport or just walking across the room, your kids learn about the wonders of gravity. Movement is a way children interact with their … Read more
I’ve never been a big fan of Jello, the taste of it anyway, which is why Aurora and Gray have never even seen the stuff before. So, when I made up a bin full of green “slime” as Aurora called it, and shoved some snakes and frogs in it, she was convinced it was completely … Read more
There has been much talk of Hawaii over here again lately. I don’t think Aurora will ever forget those beautiful white sand beaches that we called our playground. But, when the beach is miles away, cloud dough is the next best thing! We’ve made this stuff a few times before and it’s always so much … Read more
I’ve come down with an incurable case of the travel bug. Being in Europe makes traveling so easy, I just want to go EVERYWHERE! But then, reality sets in, and I realize it’s probably unwise to plan a six week backpacking trip through the Swiss alps with the kids. Oh bother. Currently, I’m obsessed with … Read more
We’re continuing to explore with glow in the dark materials, and I am so excited that we finally found an opportunity to break out the glow in the dark water beads that I got off of Amazon. I’m not sure how I feel about all of the ghosts and goblins around Halloween time, especially for … Read more
We’ve been dreaming about summer, running through the sprinkler, road trips to the beach, and lots of lazy days at the pool. Can you tell we love water? Since it’s too cold for those activities yet, I’ve been trying to come up with lots of water play ideas for the kids and our daily tot … Read more
Last week, we were reading the story of Moses in The Jesus Storybook Bible, and Aurora thought it would be awfully fun to live in the desert. “It’s like a giant sand box, mom!” she exclaimed. When the Israelites crossed the red sea, she was sold, lake front property surrounded by a beach! Her idea … Read more
I am in love with this cooler weather and constant rain, I love being cozy inside, wrapped in a thick sweater while the drops drip down. The kids on the other hand, not so much, they’re getting a little stir crazy, I don’t know what they’re going to do when winter really hits. So, in … Read more
Lately I’ve been on a natural art supplies kick. It all started with finding those beautiful Stockmar crayons which led me to make my own scented beeswax crayons. Then, I saw that the same company also makes modeling clay too, so of course I had to try and make my own! This recipe is a … Read more