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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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You Don’t Have to Be Quiet in a Museum
That’s right, I said it…you don’t have to be quiet in a museum. This is one of the most persistent myths I hear about, that museums need the same reverent silence expected in most houses of worship. It isn’t true! … Continue reading
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Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, quiet, teachable moments, toddler, visiting museums
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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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Choose Your Own Museum Adventure
“What museum should I go to?” That is by far the question I get asked the most frequently…and it is one of my favorites! I love hearing about the someone’s interests and then trying to match them up with the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Kids in Museums
Tagged engaging, exhibit, Kid Trips, local culture, museums with kids, preschool, toddler
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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
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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
Babies in Museums…Do They Belong?
Every new parent has their own hurdles to overcome. For some, it is the sleep deprivation. For others, it is figuring out the rhythm of this little person that depends on you. For me, I struggled with feeling isolated from … Continue reading
Teaching “Raven” to a Toddler
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. is a beautiful building. They have a great cafeteria and a super fun kid’s area. The exhibits are well crafted and incredibly full of information. So full, in fact, … Continue reading
Not QUITE a Twitter Convert…but Almost
I joined Twitter just over a year ago. For almost that whole first year I just let my Facebook statuses run my Twitter page. I felt like I had all I could handle just getting my Facebook page up and … Continue reading
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Tagged @cabinetofcurios, educators, engaging, hashtag, museum professionals, Twitter
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Quality vs. Quantity
In January, I had the chance to present at the Southern Early Childhood Association’s (SECA) Regional Conference. SECA stretches from Virginia to Texas so it was no small potatoes to be chosen. I had prepared a presentation around “everyday museums” … Continue reading
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Tagged conferences, educators, engaging, everyday, NAEYC, SECA, teachable moments, training, workshops
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