Igniting Young Minds: Cultivating Creative Play, STEAM, and Inclusivity at the Chicago Children’s Museum with Liz Rosenberg

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Show Notes:

How does the power of play shape the minds of our youngest learners? How can we use STEAM as an effective tool to ignite learning? Join me as we chat with Liz Rosu-Rosenberg, an inspiring artist and educator, who is also the Art Programs Manager at the Chicago Children's Museum. In this episode, Liz shares her remarkable adventures in learning from museum volunteer in Houston to her current role at CCM (with plenty of interesting side trips along the way). And don't miss Liz's amazing cartoons, illustrations, and graphic design work! You can find them all at lizziemaerose.com!

Our conversation takes us inside the dynamic art spaces of the Chicago Children's Museum, where inclusivity and collaboration are at the heart of every activity. Liz explains how educators are trained to create welcoming spaces that encourage interaction among strangers and foster a sense of community. This episode invites you to experience the joy and community built through STEAM, play, and art at the Chicago Children's Museum.

Chapters & Timestamps:

• [01:09] Liz’s Adventures in Learning
• [04:16] Curiosity, Wonder, and Play in Informal Education
• [07:12] Crucial Elements for Creating Playful Programs that Spark Learning
• [13:45] Embracing Neurodivergence in Thoughtfully Designed Environments and Interactive Experiences 
• [20:27] Helping Educators Create Welcoming Spaces
• [26:59] Using Art to Unlock Learning and Connect to Exhibits
• [29:25] Cool Happenings at Chicago Children's Museum
• [34:58] What do concrete trucks, tree-climbing groundhogs, and squirrel feet have in common? JOY

Links and Resources:

• Follow Liz Rosu-Rosenberg on Instagram and LinkedIn
• lizziemaerose.com
• Dual Language Programs at the Chicago Children's Museum
• Gardens Grow and So Do We
• Chicago Children's Museum

Join us to explore how Liz Rosu-Rosenberg and the Chicago Children's Museum are making a difference in the lives of children and families through creative STEAM experiences and thoughtful inclusivity.

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