Laurie - there is a really cute children's picture book that might be fun for you to read to the class. Help for Mr. Peale by Barbara Morrow  (http://www.librarything.com/work/4482324)

Have fun with it - this age group is a blast to work with. Just keep everything on a very simple level and remember that their attention span is about 10-15 minutes. As long as you keep them moving from one thing to another every 5-10 minutes you will be fine.

Robin Gabriel

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 8:39 AM, las834 <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello Colleagues,

I have been invited to come to speak (present?) to 60 kindergarteners about
what museums do. (!!)  I am a curator at a small history museum and have
done presentations and Museums-In-A-Box / Discovery trunks for school
children before, but not for this young an age group.  The teacher who wants
me to come is so excited...so I am asking for your input, suggestions and
help for what type of presentations you have done and what types of things
you brought with you that would work for this little age group.  Please
advise and thank you!

Best,
Laurie

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