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play and learn about the consequences of their decisions in a low stakes environment. Cars & Ramps is focused on giving kids the chance to preserve through failure – but without losing the joy in the process! Future Park is a seminal gallery – which allows children to experience art in a collaborative and highly interactive manner. Education UAE: How do you ensure that the exhibits cater to a wide range of age groups? Asha: OliOli® caters to kids aged 1-11 years old – and each gallery has different exhibits that cater to the needs of the different age groups. The OliOli® experience is an open- ended exploration of different activities and exhibits – and kids of different ages and
backgrounds can engage with these exhibits at their own level. In addition, we have a dedicated space for our little guests aged 0-23 months. Education UAE: What educational philosophies or principles guide the design of the museum's activities and displays? Asha: We were inspired by a number of different institutions, individuals and learning philosophies. Our research phase included evaluating 60 informal learning environments including science centres and museums around the world. We spoke with developmental psychologists to improve the learning outcomes of our choices. Most of all, we were deeply inspired by research on the impact of play on development
40 hands on exhibits designed with specific learning objectives!
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