Learning Is A Lifelong Journey
Human beings were created with inquisitive minds and children are naturally wired to want to know more about everything. When it comes to learning, every parent wants their child to succeed in the classroom. But what about learning opportunities outside of the school environment?
Children will learn from their own experiences and from those around them. This is why the guidance from family members in the home can more be more helpful in preparing a child for the real world.
Make the time you spend with your child more meaningful. Here are some local spots that are fun and educational for you and your child to enjoy:
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center – Virginia Beach
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/
Discover the amazing underwater world of the Aquarium. Travel on an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and experience coastal habitats from around the world. Thousands of animals representing over 300 species, displayed in entertaining and educational exhibits, are ready to enchant, entertain and inspire you!
Childrens Museum of Virginia – Portsmouth
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/
The largest children’s museum in Virginia with 72,000 sq. ft. of fun, interactive, hands-on things to keep kids bodies (and minds) entertained for hours.
Virginia Air and Space Center – Hampton
Imaginations will soar at this hands-on, minds-on science center that features interactive exhibits, a five-story-high IMAX Theater and Cool Science every day! Explore 100 years of flight with more than 30 aircraft, take the yoke at a number of flight simulators, and see awe-inspiring space-flight artifacts.
