The Brooklyn Children's Museum has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Brooklyn Character, an initiative targeting children ages 5-12. This project, part of the Brooklyn Time Machine exhibit opening in 2027, aims to foster important character traits such as Adaptability, Courage, Neighborliness, and Perseverance. It will utilize Brooklyn's rich history and community context to design programs that resonate with local families. The museum collaborates with Dr. Arthur Schwartz from Character.org to implement this character education initiative in children's lives.
The Brooklyn Children's Museum has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop the Brooklyn Character initiative aimed at fostering strong character traits in children.
Brooklyn Character will focus on four key traits: Adaptability, Courage, Neighborliness, and Perseverance, engaging children ages 5-12 and their caregivers through interactive programs.
Through a place-based approach, the initiative will draw on Brooklyn's history and community to inspire character development in a new generation of children.
The Brooklyn Character initiative is part of a national effort funded by Lilly Endowment to enhance children's museums' role in promoting positive character traits among youth.
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