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Museum Visit Packing List
One of the universal truths of having young kids is that you don’t travel light anymore. Even an overnight trip requires jamming the trunk full with the portable crib, stroller, diapers, and MAYBE a small duffel of clothes for the … Continue reading
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Tagged infant, museums with kids, stroller friendly, toddlers
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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
Posted in Blog, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged American History, blocks, educators, engaging, museums with kids, National Building Museum, Pinterest, preschool, toddler
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Strength in Numbers
Museums have a reputation of being a place for solitary reflection. It seems like you are supposed to go, wander, read and observe and be hushed by the momentousness of what you are seeing. Sure that can be great, sometimes, … Continue reading
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Tagged engaging, museums with kids, playgroup, 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
When the Kids Become the Critics
Everyone is a critic, isn’t that how the phrase goes? When it comes to kids and museums…this isn’t a bad thing! Empowering kids to become museum exhibit critics can get them excited about a topic or a visit that maybe … 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
Bubbles!
I haven’t met kid yet who doesn’t like bubbles. Even if they don’t want to TOUCH it themselves they will usually get a kick out of chasing and popping them. What I like about bubbles is that it is so … Continue reading
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