Little Farm Educates our Youth

If you are the mother of a young child, chances are you know all the old standard baby and kid hang outs in Richmond. We spend the better part of our lives at these places, especially during the hot summer months and dark winter days.

When a new place pops up, we are there like white on rice. We can’t resist. RVANews sent my kids and I to check out the latest addition at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. The Little Farm is the new play exhibit for children ages 0-3.

“I think it’s gonna be fantastic, fantastic I tell you.” My six year old Jack said as we got into the car. Funny since this exhibit was not even designed for his age and development. It didn’t even matter though, he was right, it was fantastic.

The farm theme is chock full of developmentally appropriate opportunities for learning. The Crawler Patch is perfect for new sitters and crawlers. Small soft climbing objects and plush vegetables can be moved around for little ones working on their gross motor skills.

The big hit was the Farmer’s market truck where vegetables just picked from the soft farm land can be loaded. Even the tiniest drivers can make it work. Lyra was delirious over the driving power.