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Just Not Her Thing?
When my son was little, it became obvious very quickly that books were one of his favorite things. As soon as he could sit and coordinate his hands he would flip through pages on his own, and he would bring … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged books, children's books, infant, Parents, quiet activities, reading, teachable moments
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Not Just a Chair
This is not just a chair, it was one of the most welcome sights in the Maryland Science Center. Tucked in a corner of the baby/toddler area it was comfortable, had a footstool and a “Boppy” pillow nearby. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Kids in Museums, Uncategorized
Tagged infant, museums with kids, nursing, Parents, quiet activities, tough topics
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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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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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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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Routines
How many times have you read Goodnight Moon? In a day? In a week? In a row? If there is a young child in your life I bet there is A book that has been read until you can let … Continue reading
Oh! You’re an educator….I have this problem….
I experienced the educator equivalent of “Oh! You are a doctor? So…I have this rash….” Sitting in my optometrists office, the very nice and clearly exhausted doctor was talking about his 2 ½ and 3 ½ year old kids. He … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged infant, preschool, teachable moments, toddler
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Encouraging Play in Museums
“Teaching kids to play” is something that goes on constantly at home and in the early childhood classroom, but it also has implications for a museum or other informal learning space. These kids are just learning the fundamentals of play, … Continue reading
Teaching Kids How to Play
It seems to so counter-intuitive to us adults that children need to be “taught” how to play. After all, they are kids! It is what they do! Think about it though, we call play “the work of children,” how many … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged educators, engaging, infant, play, preschool, teachable moments, toddlers
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Product vs. Process Centered Art
“Process vs. Product” centered art is a pretty trendy buzzword in early childhood education circles. But, what does it mean? Why does it matter? After all, aren’t all art/craft projects a process? In a nutshell, “Product” centered art is when … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged art, engaging, everyday, homemade, infant, teachable moments, toddler
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