Every year, the Children's Museum puts on display its To the Rescue exhibit. Here children can "drive" a fire truck, ambulance, or even a helicopter; run a Command Center to map out rescue routes; and learn all kinds of safety tips in the Fire Safety House. (Parents will likely learn a few things as well.)
I'm particularly pleased to see all the dogs safely tucked away in the safety house each night -- rescued by the children throughout the day. (It must be exhausting for the dogs!)
To the Rescue is a role playing bonanza! The kids play EMTs in the ambulance, dress as fire fighters in the fire truck, and "splash" out to the helicopter's rescue raft (where I've also seen plenty of dogs safely resting). What's incredible is that when you see them in action, you see them fully engaged in whatever activity they are pretending. In a sense, they are EMTs and fire fighters and other rescue workers. The transformation is quick and a delight to watch.
There's no wonder why tens of thousands of children visit To the Rescue every year. It's up and running right now through Nov. 16!
Have you and your kids played at To the Rescue? What was your favorite experience?
I'm particularly pleased to see all the dogs safely tucked away in the safety house each night -- rescued by the children throughout the day. (It must be exhausting for the dogs!)
To the Rescue is a role playing bonanza! The kids play EMTs in the ambulance, dress as fire fighters in the fire truck, and "splash" out to the helicopter's rescue raft (where I've also seen plenty of dogs safely resting). What's incredible is that when you see them in action, you see them fully engaged in whatever activity they are pretending. In a sense, they are EMTs and fire fighters and other rescue workers. The transformation is quick and a delight to watch.
There's no wonder why tens of thousands of children visit To the Rescue every year. It's up and running right now through Nov. 16!
Have you and your kids played at To the Rescue? What was your favorite experience?
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