Our workshops offer a variety of hands-on experiences that introduce young children to concepts in engaging ways. Each class includes playful activities that are intentionally chosen to support your child’s development. Our learning extends beyond the classroom and into the museum and community where children and parents are encouraged to wonder and explore together as a family.
Ages | 4-12 months
Time | 10:15 – 11:15am
Cost | $30
Ticket | One Caretaker + One Child (one additional caretaker is welcome to join for the museum portion of the class)
Location | Classes begin at National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Avenue Lobby and conclude at the museum listed in the course description
AUGUST
Barnyard Dance
Saturday, Aug 10 at 10am
Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art
We will read and dance to Sandra Boyton’s Barnyard Dance and then go on to explore farm animals. We will connect our classroom exploration with Alexander Calder’s sculpture animals.
SEPTEMBER
Row, Row, Row your Boat
September 8 and 21 at 10:15am
Museum Visit: National Museum of American History
We will use the classic children’s song as a gateway for discovering how boats move on the water. Families will will explore rowboats, sailboats, and steamboats.
OCTOBER
Wings of Fancy
October 6 and 19 at 10:15am
Museum Visit: National Museum of Natural History
Watching birds fly across the sky is a source of delight for all children. Come play and explore as we discover the beauty and wonder of these creatures!
NOVEMBER
Four Seasons
November 2 and 16 at 10:15am
Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art
The changing seasons provides the perfect opportunity for your infant to learn about the world around them. To illustrate the differences in the seasons, this class will use our walk to the museum as well as nineteenth century American paintings. After this class your baby will be ready to learn more about winter in our upcoming sessions.
DECEMBER
Winter Wonderland
December 7 and 14 at 10:15am
Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art
Winter is upon us and this class will seize on the opportunity to explore how the natural world is changing right before their eyes.
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