Children's Village Field Trip
Grade: Kindergarten – Grade 5
Cost: $7.50 per student and chaperone. Teachers are free.
Capacity: Maximum 75 students. One adult chaperone is required for every five children.
In the Children’s Village, an immersive learning environment sparks the imagination of students as they explore a child-sized community that provides a world of 21st-century learning opportunities in math, science, social studies and more. Each 75-minute program includes an exclusive exploration of the exhibit space and concludes with a classroom-based educational program.
Community Workers (Kindergarten – Grade 2)
Students explore the concept of community as they take on the roles of engineers, mechanics, doctors, veterinarians and other community members. The Community Workers program features private exploration of the Children’s Village followed by a classroom-based program designed to guide students in creating a model community of their own; determining what roles and institutions are necessary for it to function. Students will also sharpen their map skills as they become city planners and create a map of their brand new community.
GLEs: Social Studies K-2: Geography 5A; Tools and Social Science 7B
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees (Grades 2 – 5)
Students earn paychecks, make consumer choices, use teamwork and learn how members of a community depend upon each other during this hands-on financial literacy educational program. Following private exploration of the Children’s Village, students will participate in a guided classroom-based program where they form a “family” and work together to make appropriate personal budget decisions about their wants and needs.
In advance of your Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees field trip, teachers will receive supporting materials necessary to prepare for the fun-filled experience.
GLEs: Social Studies 2-3: Economic Principles 4A; Math 2-3: Data and Statistics A
Holiday Magic (Preschool – Kindergarten)
Available during the month of December
The Children’s Village is transformed into a winter wonderland for this special holiday tour. Children will listen to a delightful story told by Mrs. Claus and enjoy a surprise visit from a very special guest. This experience will surely inspire little ones to ho-ho-ho all the way home!
School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.