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.
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.
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.
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.
Functions and Structures of Plants and Animals Developed by Kristen Nichols, PCM Play Practicum 2023, Verizon Tech Enhanced 2023 (FOCUS: Grades 3-5, Science Technology, Critical Thinking) This lesson plan focuses on teaching students about the functions and structures...
Reed Helps Providence Children’s Museum Launch Mental Health Innovation Project Offering New Play-Based Therapy Opportunities for Children & Families New $150,000 federal earmark secured by Sen. Reed will help PCM and community partners offer a range of free...
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...
Can You Imagine?! Developed by Alexandria McKay, PCM Play Intensive 2021 (FOCUS: Visual Arts, SEL, Language & Literary Arts) Introduction: This lesson will begin as an Art lesson introducing self-portraits. Children will develop skills in observing shapes,...
Building an Array of Houses Developed by Emily Shea, Playful Practicum 2022 In this lesson, the classroom will create a neighborhood of houses. In order to visualize math concepts, students will practice using arrays and their corresponding repeated addition equations...
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...
