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A picture of a baby playing with pretend flowers in the Habitot gallery. See what develops in the Habitot® gallery.
In Habitot, babies and toddlers six months through four years old can safely creep, cruise and crawl through four tot-friendly Minnesota habitats created just for them. With a variety of thoughtfully chosen features and challenges, Habitot's pond, prairie, forest and bluff caves are designed to support infant and toddler cognitive, physical and social development while making children's learning visible to caregivers. A private nursing room and family resource room are also available for families to enjoy some quiet time together.

Supporting Children's Language Development
The seed of literacy is planted in infancy and takes root in the right environment. Visitors will find books and resources in the Family Resource Room that focus on children's language development. Encourage your child to make the sounds of the animals she sees in Habitot, and begin to name objects out loud. Pick up some of the simple picture books found throughout the gallery to read to your child in a cozy space.

A picture of Museum visitors exploring Minnesota habitats in the Habitot gallery. Habitot Tuesday
Children 4 years and younger get special treatment at the Museum on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of every month! No groups are scheduled on Habitot Tuesdays, so the environment is especially friendly for little ones.

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A picture of Museum visitors learning about the noises animals make in the Habitot gallery. Check out these books for young children:
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
So Much! By Trish Cook and Helen Oxenbury
The Baby's Game Book by Isabel Wilner
Time For Bed by Mem Fox









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