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What a Wall!

What A Wall! Developed by Maggie Masse, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: 3rd Grade, STEM, Engineering Design Process, Design Thinking) Fort Adams was built in 1799 in Newport, Rhode Island by the United States Navy to protect Narragansett Bay. In this lesson inspired by...

Journaling the Journey

Journaling the Journey Developed by Margaret Masse, PCM Play Intensive 2021 (FOCUS: 3rd Grade, History, Humanities, Writing, Language and Literacy, SEL) Everyone living in the United States has an immigrant past, with the exception of Native Americans. Over the last...

Constellation Creation

Constellation Creation Developed by Katherine Smith, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: K-2, Science, Literacy, Math, STEM) Downloadable PDF This lesson is part of a big Space unit in Kindergarten. Students connect to stars all the time, whether it be stargazing at night...

Where Did All the Water Go?

Where Did All the Water Go? Developed by Rachel Greenberg, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: K-2; Language & Literacy, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)) Downloadable PDF As plant researchers, we have grappled with how to water our plants when...

Let’s Learn A-Boat Surface Tension

Let’s Learn A-Boat Surface Tension Developed by Mary Nordby, PCM Play Intensive 2021 (FOCUS: grades 3 and 4, STEM, Executive Function, Next Generation Science Standards) Downloadable PDF This grades 3-4 STEM activity introduces children to the properties of...

Backyard Birding

Backyard Birding Developed by Tara Mollo, PCM Play Intensive 2021(FOCUS: PreK-Kindergarten, Science, Mathematics, STEM, Language, Creativity & Making, Design Thinking) Downloadable PDF Birdwatching is a great way to study nature. Children love to observe and...
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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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