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Grown Ups' Role at DCM

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DuPage Children’s Museum is a positive-experience museum where every answer is the right answer, and there’s more than one way to do everything.

 

As an important Grown Up in your child's life, you play a vital role. When you visit the Museum, you can co-learn with your child or children by considering the following guildines:

Follow your child’s lead

  • Children learn best when they choose activities that interest them.

Talk with your child

  • Ask open-ended questions such as, "I wonder what would happen if...." or "How are you planning to make the next part?"

  • Offer encouragement: "You really tried hard!" or "I can tell by the look on your face that you really like playing with the water."

Play with your child

  • Children learn from relationships with adults they care about.

  • When children share an experience with an important adult in their lives, their self-esteem is enhanced.

Enjoy the moment

  • Relax and have fun.

  • Savor this special time with your child.

For additional information, read "Supporting Children’s Play at DuPage Children’s Museum". Follow these links to discover more about the Moser Construction House, Family Resource Center and Just for Grown Ups programs at DuPage Children's Museum.

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