Category Archives: Blog
Snow Day Bingo
My 3.5 year old loves to watch TV. I don’t blame him, I like it too. But it can make things tricky when we are stuck inside. “Can I watch TV? No? WHEN can I watch TV?” Put that on … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Uncategorized
Tagged bingo, homemade, Parents, preschool, reward chart, snow, snow day
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Nature Walk Made Simple
Getting children outside to experience and learn from nature doesn’t take a lot of tools or preparation…it doesn’t even take a lot of nature. It mostly takes time, questions and a willingness to get a little messy. What shouldn’t stop … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged everyday, local culture, outdoor, Parents, science, STEM, teachable moments
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New Years Resolution
Asking for help is not my forte. When it comes to my job (both Cabinet of Curiosities and stay-at-home Mom) I feel like I shouldn’t inconvenience anyone or else, what? I don’t deserve to work? I shouldn’t have any of … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates
Tagged everyday, infant, Parents, planning, preschool, teachable moments, tough topics
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5 Minute Object Lesson: Secret Pizza Party
Of all the presents under the tree, the one that has brought the most giggles is the book “Secret Pizza Party” by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. After just a few readings we were all craving pizza but we couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged children's books, cooking, Literacy, math, pizza
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Red- Michael Hall
Most education articles and books focus on how to help kids understand difficult concepts in concrete age appropriate ways. Sometimes though, it is the adults who need that even more. “Red” by Michael Hall is a clear reminder that every … Continue reading
Just Ask
The holiday season is here, kids are off from school and a lot of us are going to holiday parties or traveling to see friends and family. Packing up the kids is never easy, they just seem to come with … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education
Tagged Brady Campaign, Gun Sense, infant, Just Ask, planning, preschool, teachable moments, toddler, tough topics
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5 Minute Object Lessons
“Object based learning” sounds like such a buzzword. Maybe it brings to mind a really complicated lesson with a lot of moving parts, or a super unique object that the child has never seen before. Sure, you could do it … Continue reading
Collecting is Child’s Play
Went for a rainy, fall wander with my three year old and quickly realized…anyone who says that museums aren’t for kids has never been on a walk with a young child. “Oh Mama, look at that one! Oh Mama! I … Continue reading
Nursing and Changing and Strollers…Oh My
Taking advantage of the tables at the National Museum of American History When my son was little and I started taking him to museums, I quickly realized that I was spending most of my mental energy on logistics. What door … Continue reading
Posted in Kids in Museums, Uncategorized
Tagged accessible, diaper, everyday, infant, museums with kids, nursing, Parents, stroller
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Milestones Should Be Celebrated
Occasionally the things I write on here wander away from strictly museums-and-young children. Today is one of those days. This is something that has been on my mind for a few days now and I’m a little nervous about sharing … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged everyday, Parents, teachable moments, tough topics
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