Tag Archives: teachable moments

The Care and Keeping of Museum Professionals

Posted on April 18, 2019 by D.C. Enthusiast

The museum field is full of amazing, thoughtful, creative people. I’ve been working to bring their insights into a book. I jokingly call it “part self-help book, part group-memoir” because there are topics that can meet you where you are … Continue reading →

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The Purple Bucket

Posted on July 2, 2018 by D.C. Enthusiast

I’m working on some research on how trauma effects children. It is easy to get caught up in the “big” traumas. Abuse, neglect, separation from family. In our adult eyes those are the ones that matter, while things like a … Continue reading →

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But We Can’t Read!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by D.C. Enthusiast

I had such a cool teaching moment today. I work with 3 and 4 year olds. All I want to do is make them love books and feel like reading is something that will open doors for them. If I … Continue reading →

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Surviving a Blockbuster Exhibit

Posted on March 29, 2017 by D.C. Enthusiast

If you are in DC right now, the hot ticket to get is the Hirshhorn’s “Infinity Mirrors.” Just go on your favorite social media site and look for #infinitekusama, you’ll see what I mean. This is just one example of … Continue reading →

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Educating an Advocate

Posted on March 14, 2017 by D.C. Enthusiast

I never aspired to become an advocate. I didn’t know enough about the issues, I couldn’t balance that with my work and family life. I promised myself that I would focus on raising good kids, being a high quality educator … Continue reading →

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Preschoolers and “Weapon Play”

Posted on October 25, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

A block, a stick, a paintbrush…preschoolers are an inventive bunch and can turn almost anything into a weapon. “Look! Our firetruck has plenty of bombs on it!” “Bang! I shoot-ed you!” “Let’s get those bad guys!” I am a complete … Continue reading →

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“Hands On” Art

Posted on October 18, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

The first child picked up the brush and dunked it in the paint. As the paint dripped off onto her hand she ran the brush back and forth spreading a thick coat all over her hand and arm. She was … Continue reading →

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Setting Expectations

Posted on October 18, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

  “Setting expectations” is part of classroom management 101. What they mean is, getting the kids comfortable with the routines and with how they are supposed to behave at various points in the day. What I think is often left … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on October 2, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

Young children can do amazing things when they have the time. You’ll read article after article talking about how we over schedule our kids and we need to slow down and simplify. However, I think it goes even farther then … Continue reading →

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Little Pitchers Have Big Ears: Helping Children Deal with Tragedies

Posted on June 13, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

When there is a tragedy, those of us who have or work with young children have two simultaneous responses. We are personally reacting and grieving and we are also trying to plan for how to help the little people in … Continue reading →

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