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“The Revolution Will Not Be Won Without Childcare”
Hot Brown Honey said it best, for things to really move forward…we need childcare. We need it affordable and accessible so people can go to work, and we need it at conferences and professional development opportunities so that one more … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Education, Uncategorized
Tagged AAM, Affordable childcare, childcare, conferences
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Purposeful Mess
“So, how do you feel about mess?” It’s a question I pose during my workshops on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for early childhood educators. I love it because you get an immediate visual reaction from everyone. Some of … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged conferences, educators, Mess, planning, science, STEM, teachable moments, workshops
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STEM in Early Childhood- Professions
One of my most popular workshops recently is one simply titled “STEM in Early Childhood Education.” STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is a hot buzzword right now, and educators are pressured to show how they are teaching it and … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged conferences, educators, outdoor, planning, science, STEM, teachable moments, training, workshops
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Conferences and Trainings…What Next?
As I’ve moved jobs from the museum to the classroom to the in-between contractor existence one thing has remained constant, workshops and conferences have been a big part of keeping me professionally “healthy.” It is often the one time in … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged conferences, educators, engaging, museum professionals, training, workshops
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“Museums and Early Childhood Education”-NAEA Google Hangout
Since starting Cabinet of Curiosities I’ve had a lot of “firsts.” I’ve been published, started teaching science classes, been a guest lecturer and given docent trainings. This month, I had another new adventure…moderating a Google Hangout on young children in … Continue reading
Presentation Inspiration
“Conference Selfie” Is that a thing? My favorite kind of presentation is the one where I don’t have to do a whole lot. No, not because I am lazy, but because it means the conversation has taken off and … Continue reading
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
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Museum Education
Tagged conferences, educators, museum professionals
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