By Alexis Turan, Access & Inclusion Intern Did you know that Autism Awareness Month was founded in April 1970 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., a psychologist and autism researcher. He chose the month of April to coincide with his son’s birthday and the start of spring! The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) has called April “Autism Acceptance Month” since 2011, stating, “Acceptance Read more about Autism Acceptance Month » The post Autism Acceptance Month appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Will Kawalec, Cultural Program Educator  Along with the promise of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and more sunshine, the month of April brings with it the start to the great American pastime, of baseball! For millions of Americans, the start of the new baseball season is a holiday in itself. Opening Day brings with it nostalgia of watching, and playing Read more about Play Ball! » The post Play Ball! appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that April takes its name from the Latin word aperire, meaning ‘to open’, just like the daffodils do during this month all around us! April 1st used to be the start of the new year in the Janus calendar, but that was changed to January 1st when the Gregorian calendar Read more about What does “April” mean? » The post What does “April” mean? appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Jacalyn Modrzynski, Lead Educator Who is feeling crafty this spring? Let’s have fun making a unique craft using construction paper in an unusual way! When we use paper we often use it as a flat canvas for the rest of our artwork, but paper can be more than just flat. Paper can be springy, curly, and it can even Read more about Feeling Crafty this Spring? » The post Feeling Crafty this Spring? appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that rainbows are an optical illusion? That means that rainbows don’t have a physical form or have a specific location in the sky. Rainbows happen when light hits water droplets at a 42 angle. This causes the light to experience refraction (also known as redirection) and reflection. As the light Read more about Rainbows: The bridge between the natural and super natural » The post Rainbows: The bridge between the natural and super natural appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Annie Savinon, STEM Educator Annie’s STEM Lab: Happy March to all! If you are like me, March reminds you of green shamrocks and vibrant rainbows! But have you ever wondered how rainbows happen in the sky?! Read along and share with your little one, the science of rainbows! To get an outcome of a rainbow in the sky, there Read more about The Science of Rainbows » The post The Science of Rainbows appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Alexis Turan, Access & Inclusion Intern March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Every year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. Their campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets Read more about Community & Inclusion » The post Community & Inclusion appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Will Kawalec, Cultural Program Educator  I am taking this months Culture Corner as an opportunity to discuss an exciting change to Explore & More. Some may have heard the news that the Being Good Neighbors exhibit, (made up of the Hispanic Heritage House, Puppet Theater, and West Side Bazaar), is undergoing a major makeover. This transformation will change this Read more about Introducing: The Broadway Market Exhibit at Explore & More! » The post Introducing: The Broadway Market Exhibit at Explore & More! appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Annie Savinon, STEM Educator Hello to all! I hope you are staying warm and enjoying the new year. This month, I am highlighting a wonderful event that is currently being held at the museum monthly and is free with guest admission. Any guesses what this event is?! Hint: There is a natural phenomenon happening in April, and Buffalo happens Read more about Don’t miss Explore & More’s Eclipse Readiness Days » The post Don’t miss Explore & More’s Eclipse Readiness Days appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more

By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that play is beneficial for all ages, not just for young learners? You are never too old to have fun and play! Often, it is easy to get caught up in the daily routine & responsibilities of life and to stop having fun. Many adults struggle to find ways to Read more about The 8 Play Personalities and how grown ups can have fun, too » The post The 8 Play Personalities and how grown ups can have fun, too appeared first on Explore & More Children's Museum ..read more