Author Archives: D.C. Enthusiast
GUEST POST: Mt. Vernon
Sometimes when you are writing and posting online, it is hard to know if your words are having any impact. So, it is ALWAYS nice to hear back from readers that they are enjoying the blog and using the info. … Continue reading
Posted in Kids in Museums, Museum Education
Tagged Guest Post, history, Living History, Mt. Vernon, museums with kids, Outside
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Seton Hall
I have been very lucky to have support and mentoring from a number of amazing people over the years. One of them is Claudia Ocello, who I would consider my “museum mentor” (I hope she is ok with that!). She … Continue reading
Ideaventions
You know you haven’t been dividing your time equally when Facebook sends you an email reminding you to update. Whoops! I find that is what happens when I take on a new project. I have to do so much front-end … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged Ideaventions, preschool, science, STEM
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Homemade Lightbox
When I was teaching, the light box was one of the kid’s favorite tools. It was, essentially, a flat white surface with a lightbulb under it that glowed through. When you put objects on top you could manipulate and mix … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged artist, DIY, homemade, lightbox, science, shadow, tracing, translucent
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Shadow Exploration
Spend a little time on Pinterest and you’ll probably start to think that learning for kids happens best during carefully curated play experiences. Spend any time with a toddler and you’ll soon discover that the most amazing learning occurs when … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged experiment, exploration, science, shadow, STEM, teachable moments, toddler
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“Reading” Wordless Books
Have you ever tried to read a wordless book with your child? Even for someone who is an enthusiastic and confident reader, I get a little stuck with those. Without words to guide you, it is easy to feel a … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged books, engaging, preschool, quiet activities, reading, toddler, wordless books
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Quick Guide to the American History Museum…with Kids
For most families, even those with museum fever, the sheer logistics of a trip can be hard to overcome. I’ve been keeping a running list on Your Family Adventures in Washington, D.C. of stroller access and good places to feed/change … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Kids in Museums
Tagged American History, guide, history, infant, museums with kids, preschool, toddler, visit
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When it’s “Too Nice Out” to Go to a Museum
Too often, people think of museums as a “rainy day activity,” something you save for when there are no better options. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! While I agree that some days are just too beautiful to be … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums
Tagged American History, garden, infant, museums with kids, outdoor, preschool, science, sculpture, toddler
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Museum Says NO TOUCHING? No problem!
More and more museums are making themselves accessible to families with young children. However, that doesn’t mean that you will suddenly be able to touch everything in the museum…it just wouldn’t be good for the objects! So, what do you … Continue reading
Disney “Planes” Inspired Museum Visit
If you are looking for ways to engage your kids in a museum visit, you have a lot of options. You can let them be exhibit critics, bring some surprises with you or take strength in numbers. Something else that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums, Museum Education, Uncategorized
Tagged Air and Space, Disney, engaging, history, museums with kids, Planes, preschool, T, toddler
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