Children's Museum Of Houston


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In this math game, learners solve a mind-twisting puzzle using dominoes. Use this activity to help learners practice counting, adding, and solving problems.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate different types of bird beaks using household items which mimic different beak examples.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners use cubes to calculate how many blocks it would take to build stairways with different heights.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore geometry and spatial relationships as they figure out how to arrange tables for a party.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, young learners use their sense of touch rather than sight to identify a mystery object in a bag. Learners take turns acting as "peekers" and "sensers" throughout the game.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 6 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners play a number game to explore the relationships between numbers, combinations, and the concept of equivalency.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners use their opponent's clues and a compass rose to find the hidden treasure on a map. Learners use problem solving and coordinate grid skills as they hunt for treasure.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Molecular gastronomy is the scientific study of food preparation. Learners use self-assembly techniques to create edible capsules of chocolate syrup (food grade ingredients are required).

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity, learners play a game using their number sense to make the highest or lowest number possible. Use this activity to explore place value and/or decimals.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners earn "money" by completing simple tasks. Learners complete as many "jobs" as possible in a set amount of time.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes