Author Archives: D.C. Enthusiast
“Museums and Early Childhood Education”-NAEA Google Hangout
Since starting Cabinet of Curiosities I’ve had a lot of “firsts.” I’ve been published, started teaching science classes, been a guest lecturer and given docent trainings. This month, I had another new adventure…moderating a Google Hangout on young children in … Continue reading
Raising “Socio-Economically” Aware Kids
Wouldn’t it be nice if raising/educating children was mostly about the straight-forward stuff? Potty training, sleep schedules, even the “3 Rs” are not easy, but they have clear goals. What trips me up most about being a Mom-to-a-toddler (and was … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Uncategorized
Tagged anti-bias, difference, preschool, socio-economic, teachable moments, toddler, tolerance, tough topics
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The Kindness of “Big Kids”
This blog is about museums and early childhood education, but sometimes I veer a little off course. Today is one of those days, because I am just so overwhelmed by an act of kindness that I got to see. We … Continue reading
Using Food for Play with Young Children
As a follow up to my post on “Process vs. Product” centered art, I was thinking about using food in art and play with young children. When I say “using food” I don’t mean having them help cook, exploring different … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged educators, food, food play, teachable moments, tough topics
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Product vs. Process Centered Art
“Process vs. Product” centered art is a pretty trendy buzzword in early childhood education circles. But, what does it mean? Why does it matter? After all, aren’t all art/craft projects a process? In a nutshell, “Product” centered art is when … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged art, engaging, everyday, homemade, infant, teachable moments, toddler
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State of the Union: Affordable Childcare
I didn’t watch the State of the Union address. This isn’t something I’m proud of, it wasn’t a political statement, I was just too tired. My husband was traveling all week so I put the toddler to bed and pretty … Continue reading
Presentation Inspiration
“Conference Selfie” Is that a thing? My favorite kind of presentation is the one where I don’t have to do a whole lot. No, not because I am lazy, but because it means the conversation has taken off and … Continue reading
Holiday Season- Conference Season
I didn’t mean to take a month “off” from writing. It just sort of…happened. Holidays, travel, a toddler hitting a “stage” and first trimester exhaustion came together in a perfect conglomerate of excuses to push it aside. Like any skill … Continue reading
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Try it Again
My friend and her daughter happily explored room to room in the Hirshhorn, stopping here and there for an endearing toddler-on-point observation. ” A cow!” she announced breathlessly under the sculpture “The Dangerous Logic of Wooing, 2002” and still later … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums
Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museums with kids, teachable moments, toddler
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If You Give a Kid a Box….
If you give a kid a box…. They will: * Use it as a table to collect every red thing they can find * Have a platform the perfect height for playing cars and animals * Create a light-weight … Continue reading
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