Kohl Children's Museum

If you haven't been to the Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview, I suggest you take go and visit it ASAP. It is filled with hands on learning experiences and that is part of the reason I continue to take my kindergarten class back there year after year. Today the kids had over an hour to explore the museum in their small groups. Some of the favorite exhibits included; water works, Dominick's grocery store, and the Potbelly. At Garvy, there is very little (if any) time for dramatic play. It was so nice to watch them interact and pretend to go grocery shopping. While talking to Mrs. Beth, our science lesson coordinator, we discussed the real learning that takes place at the museum. Together we decided that it's when the students are discussing their observations and coming up with various rationale on their own.



She couldn't find everything on her shopping list, but she did get the pizza! I like her style.



This is a cool exhibit where the machine records what you say and then will repeat it back to you either fast or slow, it was good for some giggles.



Using her energy to raise the red ball. This is just one of the many fun tools in the water works.

We also had a science lesson all about energy, the kids made wind sculptures to bring home and to further observe the air. Mrs. Beth also complimented us for being one of the most creative and pleasant classes she's ever worked with at the museum. I'm very proud! More pictures to come from Mrs. Schoen soon!