Boston Children’s Museum has been a leader in professional development for educators in early childhood, elementary and after school for over 30 years. We offer half-day workshops, and full-day seminars, and summer institutes annually at the Museum. We will also travel to schools and after-schools to provide in-service and individualized professional development programs. We specialize in these content areas: Native America, Japan, China, hands-on science, and Multicultural Oral Traditions. Training for after school staff focuses on our hands-on resources and approaches. The following series is for the 2009-2010 school year.

Customized Workshops

We offer in-service workshops at the Boston Children’s Museum or at your location. The content is custom-designed to suit your curriculum or professional development needs. Choices cover a range of grades and a variety of subjects and include a presentation of educational resources. Each workshop provides hands-on, ready-to-use lessons, and plentiful handouts. PDP credits are available with the completion of one or a combination of suggested projects. Prices vary by subject, size and location.
Contact one of our content areas for details.
After School: Cora Carey. (617) 426-6500 ext. 291 or email Afterschool@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
China: Rachel Farkas. (617) 426-6500 ext.235 or email Asia@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
Japan: Akemi Chayama. (617) 426-6500 ext.295 or email Asia@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
Native America: Juli Brownrigg. (617) 426-6500 ext.231 or email Teach@BostonChildrensMuseum.org

Curriculum Resources on the Web: 
KIDS@fterschool
KIDS @fterschool (Kids Investigating, Discovering and Sharing) is the first of its kind – a free multidisciplinary and comprehensive full-year enrichment curriculum specifically created for afterschools.  KIDS @fterschool includes over 150 activities that help children develop critical process skills like problem solving, observation skills, communication skills, team work skills and more, all bolstered by science, engineering, cultural, art, health, math and literacy content.  www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/kidsafterschool

People of the First Light
People of the First Light website provides resources, history, lessons, personal viewpoints and more.  This site was developed by museum staff and the Wampanoag Advisory Board to provide resources for teaching about Wampanoag history and culture with respect and accuracy. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/educators/wampanoag.html

Boston Waterfront Learning Project
The Boston Waterfront Learning Project offers a collection of resources to invite and support adults in bringing children to the water's edge. Our goal is to start a child on a lifetime journey of learning about the Boston Harbor and its watershed, enjoying it in a personal way and participating in its ongoing care. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/educators/BWLP