Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar has rolled out a learning and outreach initiative – Dadu on Tour – to communities across Qatar. The initiative aims to give back to the community and to grow a diverse audience base.
It recently launched the Play, Learn, Explore activation, one of Dadu on Tour activities at Al Owaina Family Park, Al-Wakrah, ongoing until this Saturday, 4 February, in collaboration with the Municipality of Al Wakrah.
Over 7,000 visitors enjoyed Dadu’s Play, Learn, Explore at the Dadu Gardens during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar™. It now aims to take the experience to new audiences beyond Doha.
According to Dadu Director Essa Al Mannai, the initiative aims to support learning and family bonding through play that is rooted in local culture and values. They are grateful to the Municipality of Al-Wakrah for hosting the first-ever Play, Learn, Explore outside of the Dadu Gardens.
Play, Learn, Explore
As part of the initiative, children can take part in any of these engaging activations
- Zesty Za’atar: Kids can blend and explore the ingredients of the classic Middle Eastern spice mixture to create their own version.
- Story Picnic: Picnic baskets with a twist – a feast of books published by Qatar Museums, including beautiful props to bring the stories to life.
- Kashta Qatari Camping: Kids can design and build their own tent and experience the Qatari way of camping.
- Wobble Workout: Balancing, stretching and exercising session using the balance wobble board, under the guidance of a facilitator.
- Early Years Scavenger Bingo: Kids will have to keep an eye out around the park for certain objects and flowers and cross them off a BINGO card.
- Blind Contour Drawing: A drawing session using other people’s wonderful faces with fun and quirky lines.
- Archaeology in the Sand: A dig through the sand to find and collect artefacts.
These activities aim to hone the children’s physical and intellectual skills, such as problem-solving, observation and reading skills while also building in them a deeper understanding of the local culture, history and heritage.
Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar provides innovative spaces and resources for child development. The museum focuses on each child’s unique needs using various forms of games aimed at stimulating learning.
Dadu Garden, home to the first Play, Learn, Explore, is currently developing new programmes that will launch soon to the public.
For more information visit qm.org.qa.
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