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nursery storytime

Nursery Storytime: Acorn Was a Little Wild

Join us in the Nursery to explore the change in season through storytime. This week, we will read Acorn Was a Little Wild  by Jen Arena, and examine different parts of acorns. Afterwards, we will have the opportunity to craft with the tops and bottoms of the acorn shells. 

nursery storytime

Nursery Storytime: A Very Big Fall

Join us in the Nursery to explore the change in season through storytime. This week, we will read A Very Big Fall  by Emmy Kastner, followed by a leaf exploration and decoration session. 

Water Week: Sensory Play – sink or float?

Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore water! This week, we will test if items sink or float.

This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but all visitors are welcome to join. Sensory play can also be calming and soothing.

 

EQT Water Week is made possible by the generous support of:

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Nursery Sensory Play: Autumn Sensory Bottles

Nursery Sensory Play: Autumn Sensory Bottles

Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore the change in the season! This week, we will explore natural materials, sound, and texture by filling our own Autumnal Sensory Bottles. Tricks and treats will be provided to seek for within the Sensory Bottle. 

This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but all visitors are welcome to join. Sensory play can also be calming and soothing.

Nursery Sensory Play: natural paint brushes

Nursery Sensory Play: natural paint brushes

Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore the season change with paint! We will use items such as wheat, corn husks, and pine cones to make marks with our paint and test out creating natural paint brushes. 

This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but all visitors are welcome to join. Sensory play can also be calming and soothing.

Nursery Sensory Play: autumn sculptures

Nursery Sensory Play: autumn sculptures

Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore the change in seasons! This week, we will use air dry clay to cast, sculpt, and set autumn with found materials from around the Museum. Acorns, leaves, corn husks and other autumnal bits will be provided to explore. 

Sculptures will be able to be taken home to enjoy throughout the season! 

This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but all visitors are welcome to join. Sensory play can also be calming and soothing.

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.