Innovation
Leadership
Just for Fun!
Child Development
The McKenna Experience
100
Visual workspace to explore new ideas
What is the Innovators Compass?
100
Take care of people first
What is the first rule of leadership?
100
Ain't nobody got time for that!
What is Isabel's favorite quote?
100
A child internalizes the messages he or she receives from adults in their life.
What is Belief Becomes Biology?
100
A positive relationship with a caring adult, skills and confidence.
What does every child need?
200
People
Who is at the center of the Innovators Compass?
200
"I know something you don't know" vs "I'd like to share some additional information with you"
What is an example of filling or shrinking your circle?
200
Dallas Cowboys
What is Joel's favorite team?
200
Theory explaining a person's need to satisfy basic needs before tackling new skills.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
200
Allowing a child choices within a structured environment or activity.
What is freedom within limits?
300
Saying yes to new ideas instead of no and then trying to build on those ideas
What is "Yes and...."
300
Instead of telling someone what to do...set up the environment and ask questions to lead them to discover the information.
What is an example of walk beside and not in front.
300
"She is as sweet as a cupcake!"
Who is Cindy?
300
________ and _______ form the foundation of emotional connections.
What is trust and security?
300
Play is important at any age.
What is a McKenna principle?
400
Principles, Observations, Ideas and Experiments
What are the four domains of the innovators compass?
400
"Do fish have bones?"
What is an example of if you know the answer you can only ask a question?
400
1953
What is the year McKenna Memorial Hospital opened?
400
Typically the cause of distress in early childhood, leading to inhibited brain growth.
What are unmet emotional needs?
400
...to encourage creative play, literacy building, social skill building, strengthening of sensory, and motor skills.
What is our focus as educators and supporters of early childhood development
500
Joel, Isabelle, Morgan and Ashley sit down together to brainstorm ways to help parents and children maximize their learning and play during visit to the children's museum. They share ideas, support each other, and encourage each other to think creativity.
What is how we do what we do matters!
500
Alice meets regularly with staff to share updates regarding foundation business, ask questions about each department, and give staff time to discuss upcoming activities. Jaci meets regularly with parent educators to reflect interactions with clients, collaborate on strategies to improve services.
What is how we do what we do matters.
500
Month with the highest number of McKenna team members birthdays.
What is June?
500
Museum staff monitor the enclosed play area ensuring it is safe, clean and ready for use by children under three. Older children are respectfully redirected to other areas of the museum.
What is how we do what we do matters?
500
Our guests receive superior service through: Courtesy & Respect Compassion An Image of Excellence Efficiency and A Safe and Secure Environment
What is HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO MATTERS!
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