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Professional Development

Play, Learn, Inspire! 

Spark curiosity and creativity in young learners through intentionally designed professional development workshops, created for early childhood and K–8 educators

Choose from a variety of engaging sessions focused on science, art, math, and engineering—each led by expert facilitators who bring content to life through exploration and play.

  • Sessions take place at DCM 
  • Aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards
  • Receive In-service Training Hours or Illinois State Board of Education clock hours.
  • Includes all materials
  • Bonus: Take a study tour of DCM exhibits!

 

Connect with other passionate educators and leave with exciting, ready-to-use ideas that make learning meaningful and fun!

Support Curiosity & Creativity

Early Childhood Workshops

Educators are invited to explore the power of play in fostering STEAM learning, executive functioning, and flexible thinking. Through hands-on experiences, educators learn to design intentional, developmentally appropriate classroom activities using loose parts, purposeful planning, and more. Each workshop offers fresh strategies to support young learners’ creativity, curiosity, and cognitive growth.

 

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Boost Engagement & Critical Thinking

K–8 Educator Workshops

Educators will be equipped with playful, practical strategies to boost student engagement, curiosity, and critical thinking across subjects. From integrating drawing and real-world objects to sparking inquiry through open-ended questions, these hands-on workshops offer creative tools for dynamic, student-centered learning. Educators leave with ready-to-use techniques that bring joy and depth to everyday instruction.

 

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More Information

Workshop Cost: $500 per 2-hour session for up to 30 people.
Includes all materials and a study tour of DCM exhibits. 

 

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Interested in DCM coming to your school?

Or would you like a custom-designed PD workshop?

Reach out to: Jenny Flowers, Director of Learning Partnerships, [email protected]