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Hands on learning... that's what we do!
(if your call is not returned in three business days, please call the Museum's main line, 508-230-3789)
Discover how much fun the worlds of art and science can be with these traveling programs designed to meet the developmental stages of young learners, in pre-school and kindergarten! (looking for programs for slightly older kids? Check out Science Road Show)
We Come to You
The Museum is grounded in an educational philosophy that sees play and hands-on experience as the keys to stimulating curiosity and motivating learning in children. Our outreach programs are geared for groups in pre-school and kindergarten, and our fun and energetic staffers engage the children in various activities. The skills of predicting, estimating, observing and analyzing, so fundamental in a child’s development, are delivered in a fresh, new way. The opportunity for creative expression is encouraged by our professional early education staff.
• We believe in active participation and inquiry-based education
• We design our programs with national and state curriculum standards
• We teach kids that art and science are all around them.
Creative arts workshops are designed to support the MA Arts Curriculum Frameworks. Science & math workshops are designed to support the MA Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworks.
Rates
A typical program for one classroom of 20-25 students is $195. Travel rates apply. Included in the price are a Tips For Planning guide, a take-home activity sheet and a certificate of participation. Please call for an exact rate for your group, as length of program, number of participants and multiple same-day bookings will affect cost.
Booking a date
A 50% deposit is required to hold your date, which can be put on a charge card or mailed by check.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
If you need additional information to determine the best program or theme to meet your needs, or would like us to customize a program, please don’t hesitate to call.
Program Themes
•Colors
Using replicas of authentic scientists' tools, children will discover how to move, blend, separate and transfer color. Especially good for toddlers and preschoolers.
Science and Technology - Inquiry- 1, 2, 3 & 4;
Physical Science - 18, 19 & 20
•Fantastic Fossils
Just what is it that fascinates us about dinosaurs? Discover how we learn from fossil’s footprints, and simulate earth layers to learn how fossils form. Become a junior paleontologist, create a story by interpreting some fossil clues made during the workshop and uncover some “bones”.
Science and Technology - Inquiry- 1, 2, 3 & 4;
Earth and Space Sciences - 5; Life Science - 10 ,11, 13 & 14
A selection of our staff’s favorite activities; each builds fundamental scientific principles to strengthen budding young scientists through experimentation. Perfect for any group or family event.
Science and Technology - 1, 2, 3 & 4
Wake up and learn what it takes to fuel your body to have your best day! Practice simple meal assembly, gain awareness of the food pyramid and try some indoor games and challenges to help make your body strong, smart and healthy!
Physical Development - 2, 3 & 5
Social & Emotional Health - 19 & 21
•Science of Sound
More than a melody, learn about the movement of sound. Children will create and transfer sound they can feel, see and hear. Valuable scientific terms will be introduced that carry over into all learning experiences.
Physical Science - 20; Music - 11 & 13;
Social & Emotional Health - 19 & 21
Seasonal Science Themes
Uncover the secrets of ice, discover holes in water and find out what melts ice faster, and why we might need to! No mittens needed for this workshop full of hands-on experiments.
Science and Technology - Inquiry 1,2,3 & 4 Physical Science - 19;
Living Things & Their Environment - 16
•Spring What do seeds need? Participants will dissect a seed, examine what is really in dirt, and create a rain cycle to gain understanding of new spring growth happening outside.
Earth & Space - 5 & 8; Life Science - 10 & 11; Living Things - 10;
Science and Technology - Inquiry - 1,2,3 & 4
Bubbles and boats means water time fun! A summer-sational workshop packed full with experiments to test theories and strengthen budding scientists minds.
Science and Technology - Inquiry - 1,2,3 & 4
Physical Science -19, 20 & 21
•Fall Celebrate the autumn harvest and discover the true colors of our beautiful fall foliage. Uncover color hidden within colors. Using autumn fruits
Science and Technology - Inquiry - 1,2,3 & 4
Life Science -12; Living Things & Their Environment -16
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