preschool (3-5 years)
PERFORMING ARTS
Art Is For Everyone
Children will dive into the world of Gerald the Giraffe in Giraffes Can't Dance by Andreae and Parker-Rees, a tale of determination and rhythm. After the story, they'll bring their creative vision to life by crafting their very own dancing jungle animal. For those eager to explore further, there's an optional performance art collaboration where they can showcase how their animal might move, celebrating the joy of storytelling and artistry.
S-E Domain: Self, Social Interaction; Language Domain: Listening & Speaking, Reading; English-Language Development: Listening, Speaking, Reading; Visual & Performing Arts; Physical development Domain
VISUAL ARTS
Taco Tummy Trouble
Students will enjoy the story Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin followed by a fun open art project. They'll explore the magic of color mixing while creating and naming their very own unique potions designed to soothe a dragon's upset tummy.
S-E Domain: Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding, empathy and caring, group participation; Language Domain: Concept about print, vocabulary; Math Domain: Number sense, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression
LITERACY
My Story Matters
Children will delight in the story of Dragon was Terrible by Kelly DiPucchio. Afterward, embark on a creative journey to craft stories that make a difference in others' lives. Together, we'll illustrate our own collective story quilt, showcasing the magic of helping and caring for one another.
S-E Domain: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding, group participation, cooperation, responsibility; Language Domain: Language use and conventions, vocabulary, grammar Concept about print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and word/print recognition, comprehension and analysis of age-appropriate text, literacy interest and response; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Aesthetic Valuing, Connections, relationships, and application
SCIENCE
Loving Lava
Prepare for excitement as we delve into Harry and the Hot Lava by Chris Robertson. After the thrilling story, get ready to explore the world of sensory science as we concoct our very own slime creations.
S-E Domain: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding empathy and caring, initiative in learning, group participation, cooperation, responsibility ; Language Domain: Language use and conventions, vocabulary, grammar Concept about print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and word/print recognition, comprehension and analysis of age appropriate text, literacy interest and response; History Domain: Sense of time; Science Domain: Scientific Inquiry, physical sciences; earth sciences; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression
MATH
Free To Be Square
Adventure into the world of shapes as we listen to Tangled by Anne Miranda. Children will discover how shapes can work together to rescue a fellow shape while learning new shape names and reviewing others. After our shape-filled storytime, it's time for open-ended creativity with stamp and yarn art. Open-ended stamp and yarn art will follow the story as they imagine their favorite shapes trapped in a tangled mess.
S-E Domain: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding empathy and caring, initiative in learning, group participation, cooperation, responsibility; Language Domain: Language use and conventions, vocabulary, grammar, Concept about print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and word/print recognition, comprehension and analysis of age appropriate text, literacy interest and response; History Domain: Relationships, fairness, and respect for others; Math: number sense, geometry; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Aesthetic Valuing
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Everybody Says Hello
Children will engage with a beautiful story about friendship without a common language when listening to the story Words to Make a Friend by Napoli and Stoop. Following the story, children will explore through art many ways to say ‘hello’ and create a group friendship tree for their classroom.
S-E Domain: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding, empathy and caring, initiative in learning, group participation, cooperation, responsibility; Language Domain: Language use and conventions, vocabulary, grammar, Concepts about print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and word/print recognition, comprehension and analysis of age appropriate text, literacy interest and response; History Domain: Relationships, fairness, and respect for others, culture and diversity, anticipating and planning for future events; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Context
Fine Print
Actual field trip schedules may vary depending on the arrival of groups. Los Angeles traffic is unpredictable! Please allow ample time for your drive to the museum. If you are late, we CANNOT extend your field trip time, and museum playtime may be shortened.
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Memberships, discounts and promotions do not apply to Field Trips
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NO REFUNDS will be granted for groups that cancel within two weeks of the scheduled visit
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NO REFUNDS will be granted for any child or adult chaperone that has prepaid, but does not attend on the day of visit
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Any excess funds that cannot be refunded will be considered a museum donation
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