Tag Archives: museum professionals
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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Don’t Forget the Parents
When I am planning a program for a library, school or other community group…the focus is on the kids. After all, that is my target audience, they are the ones who will be sitting in front of me. So, when … Continue reading
3 Simple Rules
Rules are tricky for little kids. It’s not that they set out to be “anti-establishment,” in fact many experts tout how much they crave guidelines, there is just a LOT to remember and SO many temptations! Museums easily fall into … Continue reading
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
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums
Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, quiet, teachable moments, toddler, visiting museums
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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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Workshop Opportunities for Educators and Museum Professionals
When I started Cabinet of Curiosities, offering programs for kids was a no-brainer. I had so much fun teaching preschool and doing education programs in museums and I couldn’t imagine leaving that behind. What I didn’t realize is that I … Continue reading
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Tagged educators, museum professionals, training, workshops
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VAECE, VAM and AAM Presentations!
Cabinet of Curiosities is going on the road! There are three exciting presentations coming up in the next three months that should appeal to Early Childhood Educators AND Museum Professionals. Hopefully you can come check them out and give me … Continue reading
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Tagged conferences, educators, museum professionals, presentations, workshops
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