Category Archives: Blog
Striking Out On Your Own
One thing that I didn’t address in last week’s post about finding a museum job was heading out on your own. Consulting is definitely another route that you can take to work in museums. A lot of places use contractors … Continue reading
How Do I Get There…From Here
A few people have reached out to me lately asking about how they “break into” the museum field. I’m incredibly flattered that they are asking me, and I really wish I had the magic formula to give them what they … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Museum Education
Tagged conferences, educators, job, job hunt, museum professionals, network
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Keeping the Conversation Going: Early Childhood Programs
I had a little lag in my posts…I’m sorry about that! I’ve really tried to keep up a once-a-week schedule, but these past few weeks have been a little out of the ordinary! The biggest excitement was when we packed … Continue reading
Surviving Conferences: Ten Tried-and-True Tps
I just got back from the American Alliance of Museums Conference. It was awesome, it was exhausting, it was….a conference. Somehow they always manage to be thrilling and overwhelming all at the same time! You will hear more about why … Continue reading
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Tagged conferences, educators, museum professionals
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Don’t Forget the Parents
When I am planning a program for a library, school or other community group…the focus is on the kids. After all, that is my target audience, they are the ones who will be sitting in front of me. So, when … Continue reading
3 Simple Rules
Rules are tricky for little kids. It’s not that they set out to be “anti-establishment,” in fact many experts tout how much they crave guidelines, there is just a LOT to remember and SO many temptations! Museums easily fall into … Continue reading
Museum-ing with Multiple
Right now when I got to the museum, I’ve still got a one-to-one ratio. One son + one parent = odds pretty well in my favor. If it is a weekend and my husband is with me, that is a … Continue reading
Posted in Kids in Museums
Tagged engaging, exhibit, infant, multiple kids, museums with kids, preschool, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, toddler
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Delighting in My Child’s Interest: Trucks!
My son loves cars, trucks and all things that go. I know a lot of Moms might say that…but in our house that is the main toy of interest at all times. At first, I was a little worried about … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged art, car, interests, math, NAEYC, science, teachable moments, toddler, truck
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Take a Step Back
Have you ever gotten to see a child learning? I mean really seen them go from “no idea” to “AHA!” I know where we got phrases like “watching the wheels turn” it had to have come from someone watching a … Continue reading
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Look Don’t Touch
How “interactive” a museum is often how people judge whether it is “kid-friendly” or not. I’d like to challenge that. Sometimes, even a space where you can’t touch anything can be a totally immersive, interactive experience for kids of all … Continue reading
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