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Museum-ing with Multiple
Right now when I got to the museum, I’ve still got a one-to-one ratio. One son + one parent = odds pretty well in my favor. If it is a weekend and my husband is with me, that is a … Continue reading
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Tagged engaging, exhibit, infant, multiple kids, museums with kids, preschool, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, toddler
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Look Don’t Touch
How “interactive” a museum is often how people judge whether it is “kid-friendly” or not. I’d like to challenge that. Sometimes, even a space where you can’t touch anything can be a totally immersive, interactive experience for kids of all … Continue reading
The Fun Doesn’t Have to Stop
Museum Educators are constantly thinking about how to get people excited and KEEP them excited the museum. After all, they want you to come back! Besides having interesting things to do when you are actually there, many educators (especially those … Continue reading
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Tagged art, books, everyday, museum fun at home, museums with kids, playdough, preschool, toddler
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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
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Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, quiet, teachable moments, toddler, visiting museums
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Choose Your Own Museum Adventure
“What museum should I go to?” That is by far the question I get asked the most frequently…and it is one of my favorites! I love hearing about the someone’s interests and then trying to match them up with the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Kids in Museums
Tagged engaging, exhibit, Kid Trips, local culture, museums with kids, preschool, toddler
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Visiting a Museum From the Comfort of Home
So, it is going to snow tonight. A lot, according to the weather guys, and there is going to be ice and sleet too. This is on top of the “a lot” we’ve already had this year. The commuters aren’t … Continue reading
Babies in Museums…Do They Belong?
Every new parent has their own hurdles to overcome. For some, it is the sleep deprivation. For others, it is figuring out the rhythm of this little person that depends on you. For me, I struggled with feeling isolated from … Continue reading
Teaching “Raven” to a Toddler
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. is a beautiful building. They have a great cafeteria and a super fun kid’s area. The exhibits are well crafted and incredibly full of information. So full, in fact, … Continue reading
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
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Tagged American History, blocks, educators, engaging, museums with kids, National Building Museum, Pinterest, preschool, toddler
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