MUSEUM OF ME
Why play this way?
This play invites children to identify and curate personal artifacts that showcase their specialness. As museum guides, they’ll share the “why” behind each chosen item, thereby tapping into their innate skills as storytellers. Enhance the social emotional benefits of this activity by inviting others to create their own personal museums. This will help your little one better understand & appreciate how everyone has different, but equally important stories to tell.
SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 5 Minutes
Ready
Tabletop
Pen or pencil
Post-it notes
Optional: Print these “Museum of Me” tickets to hand out at your opening
Set
Establish context for this play by explaining:
- Museums are special places designed to teach us about important art, history, science, & people.
- Today, you are going to make a museum that teaches about and celebrates YOU for the important person you are!
Play!
Create your "Museum of Me"
Gather photos, artwork, and a few favorite belongings that will help others learn more about you.
Arrange your collection of artifacts for display.
Label each item using a Post-it note.
Time for your opening!
Invite a guest or two to your museum!
Optional: Hand out your printed tickets.
Give a tour of your exhibit.
Present each item, and share your stories:
- Why did you choose this item?
- When & where did you get it?
- How did you make it?
- What was happening in this photo?
Ask your guests if they want to create their own personal museum so you can learn all about them.
