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Literally! Idiom Pictionary / Charades

Literally! Idiom Pictionary / Charades Developed by Alice Briney-Rockswold, PCM Play Practicum 2022(FOCUS: 3-5, ELA, Literal vs. Figurative Language) Introduction: Help students make heads or tails of commonly used English idioms. Materials to gather Chart paper...

Change Starts with YOU!

Change Starts with YOU! Developed by Mary Palazzolo, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: Visual & Performance Arts, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Civics & Culture) Introduction: “Change Starts with YOU!” Do you ever look around and think, “I wish the world...

Blast from the Past

Blast From the Past Developed by Mary Palazzolo, PCM Play Intensive 2022 (FOCUS: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, History & Humanities, Design Thinking)   Introduction: Time-travel back to ancient times and imagine what it was like to live in the past! How did...

Miniature Monuments

Miniature Monuments Developed by Alison Plump, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: Visual & Performance Arts, Civics & Culture, History & Humanities, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade5) Introduction: As part of the Visual Arts Curriculum students periodically participate...

Homes Around the World

Homes Around the World  Developed by Tara Mollo, Playful Practicum 2022 Around the world people have different access to tools, availability of materials and endure a variety of types of climates. Students will learn about different types of houses there are in the...

Creating Characterization

Creating Characterization   Developed by Emily Shea, Playful Practicum 2022 Bring your character to life! Design animal character puppets to support the development and retelling of self-created animal stories.  In this lesson, students will demonstrate their...
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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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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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