Executive Director's
Learning Corner
2022
Benefits of Gardening with Children
The Discovery Center is looking forward to a spring! Now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about our spring planting and how we can bring green plants, herbs and flowers into our
Guiding Your Child with Peer Relationships
Dear Discovery Center Families and Friends, Hi! I am Jennifer Caruso, a current senior at Binghamton University. During my fall semester, I had the opportunity to intern under Jessica Locke, The Discovery Center’s Arts, Culture,
Ways to Inspire Humble Curiosity
This month we are featuring an article from Greater Good Science Center written by Amy L. Eva. The full article and additional resources can be found here. Humility and curiosity can encourage students to be passionate
Helping Children Build Emotional Intelligence
Dear Discovery Center Families and Friends, Welcome to the 2022-23 school year. At The Discovery Center we are looking forward to a new school year filled with endless opportunities to play, learn, and explore. We
Helping Children Grow an Appreciation for Nature
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, I am Abigail Glattman, a senior at Binghamton University who has had the pleasure of being an intern under Dr. Brenda Myers this semester! I have enjoyed volunteering at
Exploring Touch and Texture with Young Children
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, At The Discovery Center, we are anxiously awaiting spring and busy designing new learning opportunities for our children. We know that the early years are critical for childhood development
Children Share Their Thinking Through Pictures and Words
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, The winter season at The Discovery Center is filled with amazing opportunities to play, learn, and grow. I am always excited to see how much our children love exploring
Build New Healthy Habits with your Child in 2022
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, Welcome to 2022! The new year brings excitement and opportunities for children to grow, learn and PLAY. The start of a new year gives children and adults a time
2021
Fostering Resilience in Children by Practicing Gratitude
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, The holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate, and it creates the perfect backdrop for a season filled with gratitude. The practice of gratitude can be something small,
Empowering Children with the Design Thinking Process
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, We are enjoying the seasonal changes all around us at The Discovery Center Museum and Story Garden. A special thank you to everyone who participated in Halloween Hallows and
Help Children Become Confident Learners by Building Environments for Play
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, The Discovery Center is founded on a mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play. Why is play so important to the social, physical, emotional,
Boost Your Child’s Curiosity with a Game of I Spy with My Little Eye
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, I am thrilled to be the new Executive Director of The Discovery Center. Each day, I see children learning about their world through exploration and play. The Discovery Center
