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Bot Creation

Bot Creation Developed by Katherine Smith, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS:K-2, STEAM, Language & Literacy Approach: Creativity & Making, Engineering and Design Process Length: Part 1 & Part 2) Downloadable PDF This lesson is based on the story “Dylan and...

From Materials to Goods

From Materials to Goods Developed by Abbey Kaknes, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: Civics & Culture, K-2, History & Humanities, Creativity & Making, Design Thinking (An innovative problem-solving process)) Downloadable PDF Where do the materials we use to...

Let’s Study Seeds

Let’s Study Seeds Developed by Tara Mollo, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: Pre K, Kindergarten, Science, Mathematics, Language, Creativity & Making, Design Thinking) Downloadable PDF With this activity students will talk about and compare the size of the...

Go With The Flow

Go With The Flow Developed by Mary Nordby, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: K-2. 3-5, Science, Technology, Art, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM), Design Thinking) Downloadable PDF This K-5 STEM activity encourages children to explore the properties of water and use...
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Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity, and exploration.

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While society often overlooks and undervalues play, we are here to celebrate and elevate it. Because we know play isn’t frivolous. It’s foundational.

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Check out our library of lesson plans for teachers and families. PCM has created a variety of lesson plans for teachers by teachers for children pre-k through early elementary.

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PCM has brought the magic of learning to life for over 40 years. As a trusted resource for families and children in southern New England, PCM is an anchor in our community.

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More than a Museum
PCM is committed to serving the children of southern New England – regardless of their financial ability. 40% of the Museum’s budget is dedicated to welcoming one-third of the Museum’s total audience free of charge or at greatly reduced rates through a variety of outreach programs.
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