Family Programs
Parents and their young children are invited to Magical Storytime, an interactive literacy experience! Magical Storytime takes place Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 am during the school year in Classroom #1 on the Lower Level. A different children’s book is featured each month.
October 2010
The Magic House Mice and the Pumpkin Surprise
by Mary Ebers
This heartwarming autumn tale featuring the museum’s favorite group of mice teaches children how even the smallest of creatures can accomplish great things. Pumpkin science activities will follow the story, inviting children to conduct an investigation of the big orange squash.
November 2010
Count Down to Fall
by Fran Hawk
Count backwards from ten to a celebration of autumn's falling leaves! Rhyming verses share more about the season: trees, colors, shapes of the leaves, and animals in the woods. After the story, children will jump into an activity exploring the fantastic season of fall.
December 2010
The Magic House Mouse
Mrs. Claus tells the touching tale of a group of mice who live in The Magic House and learn about the true spirit of giving. A surprise visit from a very special guest will follow the story.
January 2011
Darkness Slipped In
by Ella Burfoot
Winter brings darkness early and nighttime fun! Bold design creates a treat for the senses as Daisy and the looming shape of Darkness dance the night away. An exploration of shadow flashlight fun will complete the visit.
February 2011
Happy Belly, Happy Smile
by Rachel Isadora
A Chinese restaurant comes to life with beautiful cut-paper collages as a little boy goes on a colorful and delicious journey. A fun fine motor activity will follow the story challenging children to use chopsticks created especially for them.
March 2011
Shapes that Roll
by Karen Nagel
Shapes in the sky, shapes on the ground, shapes are everywhere – look around! Whimsical illustrations and rhyming text tell the tale of shapes and all that they can do. A hands-on experience to foster geometric genius will complete the program.
April 2011
Waiting Out the Storm
by Joann Early Macken
Beautiful illustrations and a lyrical text tell the story of an approaching storm as wind whistles in the treetops, thunder rumbles, and lightning flashes and dashes between raindrops. An activity will follow inviting little ones on a sensory path of springtime discovery.
May 2011
I Love Bugs
by Emma Dodd
Fly-around-the-light bugs to curl-up-tight bugs; fun, springy leapy bugs to slimy. Creepy, crawly bugs… follow a little boy’s backyard adventure as he shares his love of bugs! A hands-on investigation of nature’s smallest creatures will have mini-scientists going buggy!