Category Archives: Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education theory, and how it relates to museum education

Escaping the parent trap: Facing tough topics with kids at the museum (New Post on “O Say Can You See?”)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by D.C. Enthusiast

When I was taking 3, 4 and 5 year olds into the museum every day, my brain was honed to look for “traps.”  These were the edgy exhibits that usually involved nudity and maybe had subject matter that was dark … Continue reading →

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Making Museum Visits Engaging for Kids (New Post on “O Say Can You See?”)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by D.C. Enthusiast

As someone who loves museums, I consider myself to be very, very lucky.  I live within walking distance of a Metro that will zip me to downtown D.C. in 45min.  From there I can easily walk to dozens of museums, … Continue reading →

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Science Investigation with the Youngest Learners

Posted on June 27, 2013 by D.C. Enthusiast

I’ve been really lucky during my Cabinet of Curiosities adventure to have all kinds of people supporting me, giving me tips and “likes” and sharing contacts.  It has led me to some really interesting projects and made me stretch myself … Continue reading →

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Ideas for a Budding Museum Founder

Posted on February 19, 2013 by D.C. Enthusiast

Someone wrote me a really intriguing message through Facebook the other day. I have a 7 year old son who often talks about running a museum with one of his good friends. I am just curious how you got interested … Continue reading →

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Animals in Winter with Vienna Moms Inc.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by D.C. Enthusiast

This morning was, I think, the biggest program to date!  Vienna Moms Inc. (http://www.viennamoms.org/) hosted at Patrick Henry Library and we had a great turn-out of budding scientists! The biggest challenge with programs like that is to make sure that … Continue reading →

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Animal Habitats with Burke Centre Library

Posted on December 16, 2012 by D.C. Enthusiast

I had so much fun working with the Burke Library on their “Animal Habitats” program!  It was  a really energetic crew of kids and they dove in without hesitation to the story and all the activities.  Weren’t able to make … Continue reading →

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