I encourage all parents to take some time this summer to take your kids to a zoo and/or museum that focuses on something that they are currently interested in. For example, both of my daughters are obsessed with bugs (and worms) whenever they are outside. Their obsession is greater with worms, but my 2 year old will point out every bug she sees and won't let it go until Mommy or Daddy acknowledge that she has found a bug!
Right on cue, a nearby museum had a bug exhibit that we visited to learn more about bugs. The museum had several very large bug models, as seen below.
My daughters enjoyed their time at the museum and it helped drive their interest in learning more about bugs. If you are a parent reading this, take some time to help your child pursue his/her interests. Even if you think it is a silly interest, do it anyway. What may be a silly interest to you is not a silly interest to your child.
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