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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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Looking for Books? A few suggestions for the preschooler in your life
I spent all of this summer either being (super) pregnant and running after a 3 year old, or trying to take care of a newborn and running after a 3 year old. Neither situation left me with a lot of … Continue reading
Invitations to Play
“Invitations to Play” is a buzzword I didn’t even know existed until I joined Pinterest. Now, I scroll through hundreds of blogs all linked to this idea. Basically, an “invitation to play” is a set of materials that you set … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged art, engaging, everyday, invitation to play, play, quiet activities
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“Reading” Wordless Books
Have you ever tried to read a wordless book with your child? Even for someone who is an enthusiastic and confident reader, I get a little stuck with those. Without words to guide you, it is easy to feel a … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged books, engaging, preschool, quiet activities, reading, toddler, wordless books
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Museum Says NO TOUCHING? No problem!
More and more museums are making themselves accessible to families with young children. However, that doesn’t mean that you will suddenly be able to touch everything in the museum…it just wouldn’t be good for the objects! So, what do you … Continue reading
Letters from Camp: Let Them PLAY!
Many new, or infrequent, teachers seem scared of “down time.” In their view, any time when the kids are not actively moving forward in a planned way is A) lost teaching time and B) chaos just waiting to happen. What … Continue reading
Letters From Camp: Keeping Order Amid Chaos
So, as promised in my post last week, I’ve got some reflections that bubbled up after a week of teaching summer camp. Up first…classroom management. —————————————————————— I knew before I even walked into camp that the first things I had … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education
Tagged classroom management, educators, quiet activities, science, summer camp
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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
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
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