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Child playing with number cards to develop preschool math skills.

4 ways to sharpen your preschooler’s math skills

Education, ExploreBy Stephanie Ashton, Director of Education and The Edible Schoolyard

Adding math to your preschooler’s already busy schedule doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here are ideas to incorporate math into your daily routine.

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Child looking through binoculars in backyard.

backyard bingo

Outdoor PlayBy Joe Rieke, Development Director

Explore the wonders of nature in your own backyard! Uncover five items in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) to win this game of BINGO.

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Fresh green spring muffins topped with herbs, perfect for a seasonal treat.

featured recipe: spring muffins

News, RecipesBy Stephanie Ashton, Director of Education and The Edible Schoolyard

Muffins are a quick and simple snack for any time of the day. Engage kids in the kitchen with this spring muffin recipe, adapted from Mel’s Kitchen, as they whisk ingredients and help fill the blender.

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Family hiking outdoors with binoculars in a wooded area for educational outdoor activities.

your outdoor classroom: hiking as a family

Explore, Education, Outdoor PlayBy Stephanie Ashton, Director of Education and The Edible Schoolyard

With such a dramatic change in your families’ daily routines since the ‘stay at home’ order was issued, families are seeking creative ways to fill their days. For no cost, you and your kids can go hiking and maintain social distancing.

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Children exploring a grocery store play area at Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum.

thank essential workers in our communities

NewsBy Marian King, CEO

Here are five ways to thank and recognize essential workers in our communities.

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Wild violet flowers held in hands at Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum.

featured recipe: wild violet jelly

Recipes, ExploreBy Stephanie Ashton, Director of Education and The Edible Schoolyard

You know spring is here when wild purple violets begin to fill yards. Learn how to make wild violet jelly at home.

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Child washing hands with soap at Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum.

gcm is temporarily closed

NewsBy Marian King, CEO 6 Comments

Yesterday, NC Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order to close all K-12 public schools for two weeks, effective Monday, March 16. Governor Cooper has asked for statewide action, and…

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museum updates surrounding coronavirus (covid-19)

NewsBy Marian King, CEO

Update: Friday, March 13 at 7:30p As we continue to closely monitor announcements surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Greensboro Children’s Museum will act in accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s recommendations…

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Child playing with colorful dice at summer camp.

summer camp at gcm registration is now live

NewsBy Stephanie Ashton, Director of Education and The Edible Schoolyard

There’s a chill in the air, but GCM is heating up! Each week this summer, our educators craft creative experiences for campers ages 4 – 14 years. GCM Camps are…

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Group of children and adults at Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum, celebrating community and educa.

remembering jerry hyman

NewsBy Marian King, CEO

The Greensboro Children’s Museum began as Jerry Hyman’s dream of bringing a children’s museum to Greensboro. Hyman was inspired by traveling to children’s museums around the country. He shared this…

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