Tag Archives: STEM

Purposeful Mess

Posted on May 21, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

“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 →

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STEM in Early Childhood- Professions

Posted on April 5, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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Aquarium Visit Reboot

Posted on March 29, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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STEAM in Action

Posted on March 1, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

“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 →

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Nature Walk Made Simple

Posted on January 19, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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Outdoor and Environmental Education: A Toddler’s Guide

Posted on April 21, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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Ideaventions

Posted on November 11, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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Shadow Exploration

Posted on October 28, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

Spend a little time on Pinterest and you’ll probably start to think that learning for kids happens best during carefully curated play experiences. Spend any time with a toddler and you’ll soon discover that the most amazing learning occurs when … Continue reading →

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