Nursery Storytime: Mae Among the Stars
Join us in the Nursery to explore Women’s History Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, learn about Mae Jemison and create our own star inspired artwork.
Tag: early learning
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Nursery Storytime: Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream
Join us in the Nursery to explore Women’s History Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream by Robyn McGrath and create our own bedazzled Dolly portraits.
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Nursery Storytime: Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement
Join us in the Nursery to explore Women’s History Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement by Stephanie Roth and create our own nature inspired art.
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Nursery Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
Join us in the Nursery to explore Women’s History Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown and create our own animal/animalito masks to wear!
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Nursery Storytime: Unbound, the Life and Art of Judith Scott
Join us in the Nursery to explore Women’s History Month through storytelling.
This week we will read Unbound, the Life and Art of Judith Scott by Brie Spangler, Joyce Scott and Melissa Sweet.
You can also create your own fiber art sculptures inspired by and in the style of artist Judith Scott.
nursery sensory play: the nose knows
Nursery Sensory Play: The Nose Knows
Join Aramae in the Nursery to explore olfactory sensory scents! Children will notice how different smells make us feel and experiment with scent combinations.
We’ll ask questions like, is this sweet? is this stinky?
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.
studio sensory play: animal rescue
Studio Sensory Play: Animal Shaving Cream Rescue
Join Aramae in the Studio for an animal shaving cream rescue! Learners will use tools like popsicle sticks, water droppers, and brushes to explore messy shaving cream and search for tiny animals.
Tools and gloves will be provided, but visitors are welcome to use their hands to explore!
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.
MAKESHOP: Flight
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall?
In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
nursery sensory play: is it paint?
Nursery Sensory Play: Is It Paint? Natural Pigments
Join Aramae in the Nursery to explore how different natural pigments can be used to create paint! Learners will use commonly found household items for their exploration and will have the opportunity to smell and feel their paintings.
Visitors will use items like spices, teabags, and water to create with.
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: squishy paint bags
Nursery Sensory Play: Squishy Paint Bags
Join Aramae and Nora in the Nursery to make a squishy paint bag! Visitors will use materials like tin foil and bubble wrap to explore texture while squishing paint together to mix new colors.
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.
Opening Day – Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way!
Explore the antics of Shaun the Sheep and his pals on Mossy Bottom Farm in this new exhibit based on the popular film and television characters.
The exhibit builds on problem-solving themes, with activities that encourage children and families to solve problems in a safe and lighthearted way.
Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way! is sponsored locally by
This exhibit was developed by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Aardman Animations LTD.
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Studio Storytime: Radiant Child
Join us in the Studio during the month of February to celebrate artist Jean-Michael Basquiat. This week we will read Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe and create our own self portraits in honor of Basquiat.
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Studio Storytime: Pelo Malo No Existe!
Join us in the Studio during the month of February to explore love through story telling. This week we will read Pelo Malo No Existe!, Bad Hair Does Not Exist! by Sulma Azru-Brown and create our own hair portraits.
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Studio Storytime: Alma’s Art
Join us in the Studio during the month of February to celebrate artist Alma Thomas. This week we will read Alma’s Art by Roda Ahmed and create our own Thomas inspired paintings.
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Studio Storytime: Your Name is a Song
Join us in the Studio during the month of February to explore love through story telling. This week we will read Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and create name celebration art work.
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Nursery Storytime: The Crayons’ Book of Feelings
Join us in the Nursery to explore feelings and the power of kindness through story telling. This week we will read The Crayons’ Book of Feelings by Drew Daywalt and talk about how our favorite colors make us feel.
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Nursery Storytime: Wemberly Worried
Join us in the Nursery to explore feelings and the power of kindness through story telling. This week we will read Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes and learn about strategies we can use when we feel worried or scared.
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Nursery Storytime: In My Heart
Join us in the Nursery to explore feelings and the power of kindness through story telling. This week we will read The Color Monster by Anna Llenas and then create our own feelings jars.