Early Learning

Sharon Shaffer, PhD, is the Founding Director for the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center {SEEC), the Smithsonian Institution's model museum-based program for young children.

• 1.From the Editors-in-Chief Tina R. Nolan and Cynthia Robinson From the Guest Editor 2.Early Learning A National Conversation Sharon Shaffer 3.An Opportune Moment Museums in the National Conversation on Early Learning Marsha L. Semmel 4.Integrating Scaffolding Experiences for the Youngest Visitors in Museums Barbara Wolf and Elizabeth Wood 5.A Look at Early Childhood Programming in Museums Betsy Bowers6.Museum Superheroes The Role of Play in Young Children's Lives Pamela Krakowski 7.Thinking Routines Replicating Classroom Practices within Museum Settings Rochelle Ibanez Wolberg and Allison Goff 8.Collaboration is the Key Artists, Museums, and Children Melina Mallos 9.From Classroom to Gallery Building Community and Preserving Heritage Kate Barron 10.Museums and Community The Benefits of Working Together K. Allison Wickens What the Research Says 11.Uncovering Visitor Identity Laureen Trainer, Marley Steele-Inama, and Amber Christopher Tools, Frameworks and Case Studies 12.Bringing Art to Life through Multi-Sensory TourWendy L. Dodek Book Review 13.The Death and Life of the Great American School System by Diane Ravitch Reviewed by Lois Stoehr