Tag Archives: toddler
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
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Tagged boundaries, respect, teachable moments, toddler
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It Really is the Little Things
I love that more museums are incorporating families into their exhibit and program planning. It is really exciting that babies and toddlers are becoming less of an “oddity” to see in the museums. However, in the excitement of creating new … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Education
Tagged educators, infant, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, toddler, training
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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
Museum-ing with Multiple
Right now when I got to the museum, I’ve still got a one-to-one ratio. One son + one parent = odds pretty well in my favor. If it is a weekend and my husband is with me, that is a … Continue reading
Posted in Kids in Museums
Tagged engaging, exhibit, infant, multiple kids, museums with kids, preschool, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, toddler
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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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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
The Fun Doesn’t Have to Stop
Museum Educators are constantly thinking about how to get people excited and KEEP them excited the museum. After all, they want you to come back! Besides having interesting things to do when you are actually there, many educators (especially those … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged art, books, everyday, museum fun at home, museums with kids, playdough, preschool, toddler
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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
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Tagged art, exhibit, modern art, museum professionals, museums with kids, preschool, quiet, teachable moments, toddler, visiting museums
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Does it Roll? Embracing small science moments
In a post for the National Science Teachers Association I talked about looking out for the “small science moments” throughout the day. Toddlers will joyfully embrace science (especially if it is science related to gravity!) so all we have to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home
Tagged cars, engaging, preschool, ramps, science, teachable moments, toddler, tunnels
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