Tag Archives: teachable moments
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
My Son Wanted Pink Shoes
One of the hard things about being a Mom to a toddler is figuring out age-appropriate ways to start teaching “big life lessons.” Like the idea that “no means no” or how the color you like doesn’t define who you … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Uncategorized
Tagged boy color, girl color, life lessons, pink, shoes, teachable moments, toddler
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Letters from Camp: Miss Manners
I am a thorough teacher. I plan curriculum, triple check materials and show up early. What I CAN’T plan for is when a kids asks a difficult questions…and you have to answer on the spot. Below are four situations I … Continue reading
Letters from Camp: Kids These Days
We had two “Youth Teaching Assistants” (YTAs) attached to our group for the week. 10th graders with more self possession then I could have claimed at that age! The problem was, that made it hard to remember they didn’t’ have … 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
Kiss Please? Teaching Respect at 2
My son (2yrs old) has a best friend in our neighborhood. This little girl is fearless, outgoing, energetic and kind. Every time we play the dynamics have shifted a little, so they are constantly learning new ways to negotiate and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education
Tagged boundaries, respect, teachable moments, toddler
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Don’t Forget the Parents
When I am planning a program for a library, school or other community group…the focus is on the kids. After all, that is my target audience, they are the ones who will be sitting in front of me. So, when … Continue reading
3 Simple Rules
Rules are tricky for little kids. It’s not that they set out to be “anti-establishment,” in fact many experts tout how much they crave guidelines, there is just a LOT to remember and SO many temptations! Museums easily fall into … Continue reading
Delighting in My Child’s Interest: Trucks!
My son loves cars, trucks and all things that go. I know a lot of Moms might say that…but in our house that is the main toy of interest at all times. At first, I was a little worried about … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged art, car, interests, math, NAEYC, science, teachable moments, toddler, truck
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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
Posted in Blog, Kids in Museums
Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, quiet, teachable moments, toddler, visiting museums
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