Your Child Will Learn
Museums are spaces where people can learn about the things they see and experience
Here’s What to Do
- Plan a trip to a child-friendly museum
- While inside the museum, tell your child to point to things they like or find interesting
- Ask your child questions that will help them to describe what they see and experience
- Take pictures of your child during these moments and review them after you leave the museum
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Get on eye-level with your child, explain museum behavioral expectations, and give them a hug
ENGAGE
- Ask your child if they already know what a museum in; if they don’t know explain that it’s a place where people can learn about the things they see
- When you get to the museum, show your child brochures, maps, and exhibition descriptions to see what grabs their attention
ENCOURAGE
- Ask your child questions about the size, textures, colors, sounds, smells, and functions of objects you see in the museum
- Ask your child if they have seen the museum objects before, followed with “when” and “where”
REFLECT
- How did your child respond to the museum and what grabbed their attention?
Not Quite Ready
Choose 1-2 areas in the museum and avoid making your child see everything
Ready for More
If you missed areas during your first trip to the museum, plan a second trip to spend time in new areas
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will learn to express ideas and perceptions about what they see
Time to Complete
45 min – 1 hour
Materials Needed
Smartphone with a camera, camera