Early Childhood Programs
Greater Than/Less Than Hand Puppets
Students and families will get a chance to create together and answer math questions. Some students will share in front of the class. Everyone will take home a worksheet for practice at home.
The Joy of Learning in School
Students and families will discuss what they like about school. We will allow volunteers to share some ideas. We will use art elements to create a mural together. The take-home chart will give the families a visual representation of what…
LIFT ME UP: A Mobile of Positive Words
Families will create a vertical hanging mobile that combines art, language, and self-esteem-building. Using simple materials, students will design and construct a personal mobile featuring positive four-letter words that reflect their identity, feelings, and strengths. The project is designed to…
DNA Strands Science
As they twist, build, and connect their DNA strands, students will: 🔬 Learn the basic structure and function of DNA (Science) 📏 Measure and pattern base pairs in correct sequences (Math) 🎨 Design a vibrant, creative model using color and…
ONE LOVE: Positive Four-Letter Words
Students and families will get the chance to unscramble “Positive Four-Letter Word” and decorate shakers. We will talk about what their positive four-letter word means. Families use the shaker to sing “One Love” by Bob Marley! They will take home…
Buzzing In Patterns: HoneyBEATS!
Explore the fascinating lives of Honeybees through music and movement while practicing making and identifying patterns! Participants will create movement sentences as a group, using predetermined symbols for each type of movement, and predict the steps to complete the patterns.…
Buzzing In Patterns: HoneyBEATS!
Explore the fascinating lives of Honeybees through music and movement while practicing making and identifying patterns! Participants will create movement sentences as a group, using predetermined symbols for each type of movement, and predict the steps to complete the patterns.…
Ahoy! Bringing Books to Life with Improv and Everyday Objects
Students and families will use improvisation skills that foster collaboration, imaginative play, and creative problem solving. We will dive into Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall and blend the use everyday objects with some creative thinking to bring the book to life.…
Last Stop on Market Street: Exploring our Community with Counting!
This bus ride experience is based off of the Kindergarten – Wit and Wisdom text “Last Stop on Market Street which most of our BCPSS students in grades K-1 have been exposed to. On the explorative imaginary bus ride we…
Songs of Connection & Counting: Music, Math & Movement (with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann)
Participants will explore call-and-response singing, rhythmic patterns, and movement activities that feature number and pattern recognition, counting & cardinality. Through clapping, stomping, dance, and simple rhythm games, participants will enjoy community building. The workshop concludes with an exuberant free dance…
Metamorphosis Magic: Explore Nature Through Music and Movement
In this imaginative, theme-based residency, children will use their voices, bodies, and creativity to embark on a playful journey through nature’s wonders! They’ll explore the magical transformation of a butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis, and discover how a tiny seed…
A Body in Motion: Dancing Science
In this theme-based residency, students will engage in playful, movement-driven learning, discovering new concepts and collaborating with their peers. Through the dynamic fusion of scientific inquiry and the creative process, we will ignite curiosity and use observation, description, and imagination…