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National Children's Vision & Learning Month
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Did you know?... Kids need more than 15 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, playing sports activities, and in everyday situations?
Studies by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute have discovered that more than 60 percent of students with learning problems have undiagnosed vision abnormalities that contribute to their difficulties. The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first eye exam by age 1, the next one when they are 3 years old and another before starting kindergarten. Enjoy fun ocular health activities in August provided by Ameritas and be sure to get your children’s vision checked before school starts!
Board of Directors Kelly R. Hoffschneider President
Layne Sup
President Elect
Britta Muhleisen
Secretary
Kim Keller
Treasurer
Tracy Sanford Past President
Terry Genrich
Barbara Baier
Paige Duncan
Justin Reineke
John Connor
Katie Weichman Zulkoski
Kim Tucker
Andrew Willis
Mark Walker
Holly Baete
Lauren Pugliese
Kelli Hogeland
Amie Martinez
Katie Haszard
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Michele Good Friends President
The other day I told someone what I did for a living and they said “wow, so you are in charge of the Children’s Museum?” For some reason, at that moment, it really hit me. Every day I am “in charge” of leading and hopefully improving a very important part of Lincoln. What an honor and somewhat daunting task when you put it like that. Thanks friend.
This could be a daunting job but, luckily for our staff, we have our mission to guide us. As long as children and families who walk through our doors create, discover and learn through the power of play, we are successful. This is not only our mission, but what makes us unique with the many entertainment opportunities for Lincoln families.
Using play as a main learning tool is not a new concept, but when we opened our doors 26 years ago it was. Ever since that first day, our staff has understood the importance of play. You can see it in the way the Museum has grown and every time we add a new exhibit. Whether it’s gross motor skills when they are climbing and crawling or STEAM concepts as they experiment, they are learning. And it doesn’t just stop in our exhibits, did you know much of our education staff who run our camps are educators or education students as well?
Making sure all children in the Lincoln area have a safe place to learn through play is a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. What does that mean for you? Family time filled with The power of play isn’t something imagination, laughter, and we simply believe, but something priceless memories. Don’t worry, we know. How do we know? Much we’ll sneak in the learning without them even noticing. of our staff, including myself, come from an education Hope to see you here soon! background. As educators, we understand what inspires children to become lifelong learners. We know that what a child Tara Knuth experiences in their first three Executive Director years is a determining factor in how successful they will be the rest of their lives.
Tara Knuth
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for a day! Monday, Oct. 17th
Think your child might rule the world someday? Why not start with being the boss at the most fun place in Lincoln! One lucky elementary student each year gets to spend a day as Lincoln Children’s Museum’s Executive Director. They get their own office, make important decisions, have a business lunch, and end the day by playing with ten of their closest friends. Applications will be available online or at the welcome desk starting September 1st.
July 4th: Double Discount Day for members July 25th - July 30th: Summer Clearance Sale Sept. 2nd - 5th: Labor Day Sale
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Special performances and hands-on activities provided by community organizations that are included with Museum admission. Know an organization or business that would like to help kids learn through play? Contact Anuhea: ACorbin@LincolnChildrensMuseum.org.
Starting Aug. 27th, 10am - 12pm
Starting Aug. 21st, 12 - 2pm Creature Feature
Show and Tell We’re proud to partner with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers to celebrate when kids perform acts of kindness or good deeds during their visit to the Museum.
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATH YOU VOTED, NOW IT’S OFFICIAL!
Congrats to Sidney, our latest Kid of the Month! Show your Museum member card or sticker when you visit Raising Cane’s at 14th and P Streets and 20% of your purchase goes back to the Museum!
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Upcoming Events
Tractors, Trucks, Trains & Planes Location: Lincoln Airport via NW 48th St One of the Museum’s most popular events is getting super-sized and taken on the road! It’s like your child’s toys are brought to life as they get up-close to their favorite machines including but not limited to: tractors, firetrucks, model trains, real airplanes, police cars, construction equipment, helicopters, swat vehicles, military machines, garbage trucks, and other interactive safety activities. Avoid waiting in line to pay by getting your tickets early!
Saturday, Aug. 20th
10am - 1pm Tickets go on sale July 11th Members: $5 Non-Members: $7.50
Friday, Sept. 16th Grown-ups rule and kids drool! Bring out your inner child at this adult-only night at the Museum. Forget the stuffy attire; come dressed to play! Grab a drink and challenge your friends to games like Jumbo Jenga, Mega Twister, Footvolley, Battleship, Bucket Pong and plenty more!
7 - 10pm - 18+ Only Tickets go on sale Aug. 12th General: $20* Sudents: $10 (with valid ID) *Group pricing available
Friday, Sept. 23rd Who says you can’t save the world in a princess dress? Let your little ones come discover their inner princess AND superhero! It’s a day filled with STEAM, sparkles, and plenty of fun! Come in your fanciest dress and be prepared to save the world! 6:30 - 8:30pm Tickets go on sale Aug. 19th Member Princesses: $20 Non-Member Princesses: $30
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Programs for Little Ones
Register at LincolnChildren’sMuseum.org
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Experience meaningful play with your toddler in a time and space made just for the two of you. A great way to meet other families and introduce little ones to socializing.
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Super Safari Ages 18 – 36 months & Parent or Caregiver Morning Sessions: Wednesdays: Sept. 14th - Oct. 5th, 10 - 11am Thursdays: Sept. 15th - Oct. 6th, 10 - 11am Evening Session: Thursdays: Sept. 15th - Oct. 6th, 6 - 7pm
This transitional program is designed to help . children become more independent through gradually decreasing parental involvement Super Safari Fridays, Sept. 16th - Oct. 7th, 10 - 11am Ages: 36-48 months & Parent or Caregiver Members: $36 Non-Members: $44 Great for developing independence and for getting your child school ready. Ages 3 - 5 (campers must be toileting independently) 9am - 12pm
Play Days
(Check-in 9 - 9:30am, Check-out 11:30 - 12pm) Members: $25 Non-Members: $30
Autumn Harvest Thurs. Aug. 25th or Mon. Aug. 29th
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Tuesdays when LPS is in session 9:30 - 11am
Mon. Sept. 26th or Thurs. Sept. 29th
FREE with Admission!
Join us for free coffee, cookies and adult interaction. Social time for parents and caregivers of under-fives. Chat and snack while the kids play on the upper-floor of the Museum. Refreshments while supplies last provided by The Coffee House.
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Discovery Gallery (Limited Time) Experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a fun, innovative way. Kids will hardly realize that they are learning!
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Lincoln Children’s Museum
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1420 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508
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What’s Inside
• Cuckoo bird name announcement
• New Flo-Graphix exhibit
• Limited time STEAM exhibit • Upcoming Events -Tractors, Trucks,Trains & Planes -Adult Takeover -Princess Power • Summer Clearance Sale • Fun programming for tots & preschoolers • Free fall weekend programs
MUSEUM HOURS Thank you to our
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Corporate Sponsors
*Closed starting Aug. 15th when LPS is not in session
Find all four and win a free snow cone! • Visit the Museum from July 1st to August 19th • Find all four pictures hidden amongst the exhibits • Write down the location in the space below • Show the welcome desk for your free snow cone coupon • Redeem snow cone coupon at:
Tractors, Trucks, Trains & Planes Lincoln Airport Aug. 20th, 10am - 1pm Tickets available online starting July 11th