Tag Archives: training

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 →

Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education | Tagged advocacy, Congress, early learning, educators, NAEYC, teachable moments, training | Leave a comment

Rules are Rules

Posted on November 15, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

The hole was big, to kid eyes it was a crowning achievement. As we put the finishing touches on it a lifeguard walked by “You’ll have to fill that in” he said “it’s not allowed.” Slowly we started dumping sand … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Childhood Education, Kids in Museums | Tagged messy play, nature, outdoor, preschool, rules, training | Leave a comment

Museums and Schools: Common Ground

Posted on May 3, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

I led a workshop last weekend called “Everyday Museums: Re-imagining Classroom and Community Spaces.” It is a fancy title, but basically what I try to do is get early childhood educators to think of their classrooms as museums. This isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education, Kids in Museums, Museum Education | Tagged educators, museum education, museum professionals, objects, Parents, teachable moments, training, workshops | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Fun at Home, Uncategorized | Tagged conferences, educators, outdoor, planning, science, STEM, teachable moments, training, workshops | Leave a comment

Conferences and Trainings…What Next?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

As I’ve moved jobs from the museum to the classroom to the in-between contractor existence one thing has remained constant, workshops and conferences have been a big part of keeping me professionally “healthy.” It is often the one time in … Continue reading →

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From Amateur to Expert

Posted on June 23, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

We are used to the idea that kids need time to go from amateur to expert. We don’t expect them to roll over…then get up and run around the room. We even have a buzzy education word to describe helping … Continue reading →

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Articles in “Teaching Young Children”

Posted on March 10, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates, Early Childhood Education, Kids in Museums, Museum Education | Tagged community partnerships, educators, local culture, museums with kids, NAEYC, science, superhero, teachable moments, training | 1 Comment

Letters from Camp: Miss Manners

Posted on September 2, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

Posted in Early Childhood Education, Kids in Museums, Museum Education, Uncategorized | Tagged Difficult questions, educators, everyday, exhibit, Miss Manners, museum professionals, museums with kids, teachable moments, teaching tips, training | 2 Comments

Letters from Camp: Kids These Days

Posted on August 19, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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It Really is the Little Things

Posted on June 24, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

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 →

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