A Letter from the Director of Play and Learning  

At the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon), we pride ourselves on being an educational facility that adds excitement, curiosity and fun into the learning process! February starts off with a blast. If you haven't been in to see our new ROCKETS exhibit, you are missing out on a great family fun and learning opportunity. Every child loves to launch a rocket and at C'mon this fun has a purpose.

From the principles of trial and error, persistence, teamwork, air pressure, trajectory and aerodynamics, the learning opportunities are endless. They happen effortlessly and almost in a hidden way. This is how children learn best! By putting their hands on the learning and sparking their own curiosity, they take ownership of what they are learning. It gives them the chance to choose their own learning adventure. As they watch their rocket blast off they think, "Should I change what I did before, test again, improve or give it another go to see if the same results happen?" Sounds like a scientist's brain at work to me! YES!! That's exactly what's happening. Our scientists, architects, designers and makers are learning every minute of every day.

The designers, educators and leaders of the Museum are right there learning with them too. We put our mission and passion into everything that you see in the Museum. First and foremost, we love seeing families interacting and playing together. Secondly, we know we have succeeded when we see children learning in a new way that almost seems as if it's playing. Lastly, together, the C'mon team and parents, have the chance to spark a dream of the future aerospace engineers and provide lifelong learning within the Museum walls.

We look forward to being part of your February and beyond. C'mon over and let your little learners' minds open up to all that the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples has to offer.

Yours in Play and Learning,