It's long been proven that crafting and creating has a number of benefits for young children. From improving fine motor and critical thing skills to increasing self-esteem, learning to make things from a young age can foster a love of STEM and the arts and even help inspire future career choices.
Earlier this year, Hancock Lumber posted about the company’s sponsorship of a new “Makerspace” exhibit for the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), located in Portland.
The exhibit is a continuation of a philanthropic relationship spanning more than 20 years, according to Hancock Lumber. For the past several years, the company—which was founded in 1848 and operates multiple locations in Maine and New Hampshire—sponsored the “Tree to Timber” exhibit in the former museum space, an interactive display that educated guests about forestry management, sawmilling, and how eastern white pine sawlogs are used to create boards + by-products.
Hancock has worked with CMTM through a number of transitions, from moving to its original location on Free Street to its current location on Thompson’s Point Road, to navigating COVID-19 and reopening to the public.
“Hancock Lumber knew we wanted to continue our partnership with the museum as they transitioned into their new space,” said Erin Plummer, Chief Marketing Officer for Hancock Lumber. “Our teams worked collaboratively and landed on the Makerspace WoodWorks exhibit sponsorship. Today, seeing children engaged in the space, working hands-on with various tools and materials, and learning new skills reinforces what an incredible resource the museum is for visitors of all ages.”
Hancock Lumber Works to Educate Future Generations of Makers
