Kohl Children's Musuem Guide 2019 Winter

8 ABOUT US OUR VISION We will be an essential leader in providing playful experiences that inspire every child. OUR MISSION We are a place that provides experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. CORE VALUES • All Museum exhibits and programming are research-based to be challenging, educational, appealing, and engaging to young children. • Parents, caregivers, and teachers play a crucial role in guiding children toward activities that promote e ective learning, while allowing them to direct their own learning experiences. • Complex play experiences involve a blend of physical, emotional, imaginative, cognitive, and social activities. • Trained sta using best practices in early childhood education enhance e ective complex play experiences for children. • All Museum facilities, exhibits, and programs are accessible by children in the same manner, regardless of di ering levels of physical, auditory, visual, social-emotional, or cognitive ability. • All Museum facilities and programming model strong stewardship of the environment. • We embrace the opportunity for those with diverse backgrounds to interact and play together. • We bring exhibits and programs directly to under-resourced communities, removing geographic and economic barriers to children having access to high-quality children’s museum experiences. • Informal environments augment the more traditional, formal educational structure. • We create a setting that brings all generations of family together to share the early childhood learning experience. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes everyone by respecting and valuing the unique characteristics and perspectives of each visitor, sta , and community member. We evolve through learning and listening to foster diversity of participation, thought, and experience.