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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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Aquarium Visit Reboot
The last time we visited the National Aquarium, my son (3yrs old) treated it like a race he had to complete. I don’t know if it was the fact there was a “path” to follow, the crowds or what but … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums
Tagged aquarium, homemade, museums with kids, planning, reward chart, science, STEM
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STEAM in Action
“Mama look!” My son called to my excitedly “I built a truck with stabilizers!” Sure enough, out of his magnet blocks he had constructed a perfect replica of a truck he had seen on a favorite TV show. “Those help … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged blocks, everyday, science, sculpture, STEAM, STEM, teachable moments
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Nature Walk Made Simple
Getting children outside to experience and learn from nature doesn’t take a lot of tools or preparation…it doesn’t even take a lot of nature. It mostly takes time, questions and a willingness to get a little messy. What shouldn’t stop … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged everyday, local culture, outdoor, Parents, science, STEM, teachable moments
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Outdoor and Environmental Education: A Toddler’s Guide
Outdoor and Environmental Education sounds so formal…but it doesn’t have to look or feel that way. Over and over I’ve talked about embracing “science moments” as a way to make the science come alive for young children, without being overwhelming … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged everyday, outdoor, science, STEM, teachable moments, toddler
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Articles in “Teaching Young Children”
Publishing on the web has been exciting…but I will admit there is something very satisfying about seeing your words “in print!” I have had two articles come out in “Teaching Young Children” (a NAEYC publication) and luckily they are offering … Continue reading
Ideaventions
You know you haven’t been dividing your time equally when Facebook sends you an email reminding you to update. Whoops! I find that is what happens when I take on a new project. I have to do so much front-end … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged Ideaventions, preschool, science, STEM
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Homemade Lightbox
When I was teaching, the light box was one of the kid’s favorite tools. It was, essentially, a flat white surface with a lightbulb under it that glowed through. When you put objects on top you could manipulate and mix … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized
Tagged artist, DIY, homemade, lightbox, science, shadow, tracing, translucent
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