The Children' Museum Group, made up of the Museum, its Preschool and Nature Center, is the region's leading STEAM education resource. It integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into hands-on, interdisciplinary activities that foster creative thinking, academic achievement and a spirit of lifelong learning. | | |
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The Children's Museum
Wildlife Sanctuary Spotlight
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Dotty, the turtle has a new home!
She is a Diamondback Terrapin an endangered native species that is extremely unique. Terrapins thrive in saltmarshes and have a preference for brackish water(where salt and fresh water meet). Dotty's new home has a real beach with reed grasses lining the back offering her shelter and cover. The water has aquatic sand with real sea shells which she will receive natural forms of calcium.
The museum has a new Tegu Lizard, species that are native to South America. He is black and grey with speckled bands across the back and tail. These reptiles can grow to 4 feet, weigh 10 pounds and live for 20 years.
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Roaring Brook Nature Center
You may think the winter season is quiet at Roaring Brook Nature Center, however, it can be busy and beautiful. Our educators are actively providing outreach programs in many area classrooms. The Wildlife Clinic is extremely busy accepting injured wildlife. It is difficult for raptors (hawks and owls) to find food in winter, often resulting in injuries. A new Raptor Shed is now open to quarantine newly arriving birds for treatment. There are a number of exciting programs for families on the horizon including full moon hikes, The Frogs of Spring, and more. The trails through Werner's Woods are open from dawn to dusk.
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The Children's Museum Group Educational Teams | The Children’s Museum Group has an amazing team of educators passionate about sparking excitement in STEAM-science, technology, engineering, art, and math in students across the state of CT and beyond. Our educators challenge children of all ages to imagine, explore, experiment, discover, and create through innovative and engaging programs aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards or Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards that utilize the Museum’s unique resources. | |
The Children's Museum Preschool | The Children’s Museum Preschool is a play-based center where learning happens through play. We have five classrooms with small class sizes allowing the teachers to offer more individual attention. Our curriculum is based off the Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards (CT.ELDS) which includes fun activities which to aid in learning. In the spring, the preschoolers will help create an outdoor garden choosing what they want to plant, maintain the garden and enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables. | |
Bringing S.T.E.A.M. to Hartford Neighborhoods | The Children’s Museum Group’s “Bringing STEAM to Hartford Neighborhoods” initiative aims to enrich the lives of under-resourced communities in Hartford through ongoing, families-learn-together STEAM- science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programming hosted in Hartford neighborhoods. In 2023, we delivered over 180 programs at 82 different events serving over 1,600 children and their caregivers. | |  |
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Center for S.T.E.A.M
Advancement Collaborative
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The Center for STEAM Advancement Collaborative (CSAC) aims to markedly improve the level of STEAM/STEM interests and competency, as well as the academic achievements of the Hartford area’s youth.
The five community-based partners include Greater Hartford YMCA Teen Tech Center, Hartford Parent University, Hartford Youth Scholars, Legacy Foundation of Hartford and The Children’s Museum Group.
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It is important for our staff to have the support and training to be the best they can be and make our facilities and programs top notch! This year we had many staff attend conferences to learn, share ideas and even teach some topics. Julie Bostrom, The Children’s Museum Preschool Director attended the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference , Liam Shortt, Animal Care Curator at Roaring Brook Nature Center attended the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Conference, Kim Read, Director of Education attended the Association of Science and Technology Centers Conference and Beth Weller, Director of Operations, Debra Vazquez, Center for STEAM Advancement Program Coordinator, Mackenzie VanBrand, Neighborhoods Program Education Lead and Kim Read, Director of Education all attended the New England Museum Association Conference. What a great opportunity for the staff to bring back many new ideas and experiences. | |
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Meet Our Dedicated and Passionate
Staff and Board Members HERE
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