Category Archives: Museum Fun at Home
The Fun Doesn’t Have to Stop
Museum Educators are constantly thinking about how to get people excited and KEEP them excited the museum. After all, they want you to come back! Besides having interesting things to do when you are actually there, many educators (especially those … Continue reading
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Tagged art, books, everyday, museum fun at home, museums with kids, playdough, preschool, toddler
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Does it Roll? Embracing small science moments
In a post for the National Science Teachers Association I talked about looking out for the “small science moments” throughout the day. Toddlers will joyfully embrace science (especially if it is science related to gravity!) so all we have to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged cars, engaging, preschool, ramps, science, teachable moments, toddler, tunnels
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Eureaka! Science in the Bathtub
Science can happen anywhere! For caregivers with infants and toddlers you learn quickly to grab any chance you have to help your child explore and learn about the world. In fact, if you look closely at your day you’ll find … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged bathtime, for parents, infant, NAEYC, science, toddler
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Visiting a Museum From the Comfort of Home
So, it is going to snow tonight. A lot, according to the weather guys, and there is going to be ice and sleet too. This is on top of the “a lot” we’ve already had this year. The commuters aren’t … Continue reading
Am I Allowed to Have a Favorite Toy?
I had written a pretty snarky post about “unitasker toys” (riffing off of Alton Brown‘s strong dislike of single purpose kitchen tools) You know the toys I mean, the ones that are only fun if you play with them the … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, blocks, educators, engaging, museums with kids, National Building Museum, Pinterest, preschool, toddler
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Everyday Museums
I remain an unashamed advocate of taking kids to museums (babies, toddlers, big kids….all kids). If you are feeling nervous because you aren’t sure if they will like it or don’t know what to do when you are there…that is … Continue reading
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Tagged conferences, everyday, local culture, museums with kids, preschool, toddlers
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Eric Carle, Keith Haring and Teachable Moments
In my definition, a “teachable moments” are the unexpected lessons that come up in the day that you have to grab at…even if the don’t ‘t fit the curriculum. These lessons can be the strongest and are often more about … Continue reading
Sing Out Loud!
It didn’t take me long in the preschool classroom to learn the power of song. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a singer, but that didn’t seem to matter. I could repeat the same request until I was blue … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged preschool, sing, toddler
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New Posts for American History, NAEYC and Kid Trips!
I’ve been lucky enough to find a few soapboxes where I can talk about young children and museums. This week, I had three pieces published all within a few days of each other! For American History, a follow up on … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Kid Trips, museums with kids, NAEYC, preschool, toddler
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Toddler Approved Museum Activities/What Do You DO Anyway?
I always have a little trouble explaining what Cabinet of Curiosities is all about. If someone catches me off guard I usually say “Well, I really feel strongly that young children belong in museums. So, I do programs for kids … Continue reading
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