Early Childhood Programs
Moving Minds: Exploring Science Through Dance and Play
Are your students eager to move, explore, and learn? Their need to move is a reflection of how their brains thrive on dynamic, hands-on experiences! In this interactive and energetic assembly, students will dive into scientific inquiry through the lens…
An Amazing, Incredible, Impossible Seeming Adventure
Ready for an amazing, incredible, impossible-seeming adventure? Join Mr. Kevin as he uses shadow and light to tell the story of Caterpillar Dreams by Clive MacFarland. Henri is just a caterpillar, but he dreams of having an amazing, incredible, impossible-seeming…
All About Faces!
In this interactive workshop, early learners will embark on an exciting journey to explore emotions and the different faces we make to express them. Through fun, hands-on activities, children will learn to recognize and understand feelings in themselves and others.…
Cotton Candy Swirl Dance
Join Mama Chris on a fun journey of exploring moving together using drum beats, tempo and rhythm. Children along with families and caregivers will work together to create expressive movements with ribbon streamers and rhythmic dancing! Age Groups PK3 and…
Playful Pedagogy: Harnessing Books, Rhymes, and Songs for Classroom Success
Participate in a dynamic workshop led by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis, designed for early childhood professionals. This engaging session will focus on integrating drama and music arts into the learning environment. Discover how to effectively employ books,…
Watch Out: Sight and Sounds of African Percussion Instruments
Participants take an imaginary trip to visit the queen mother of an African village and explore the sights and sounds of various traditional percussion instruments while experiencing the “djembe-storytelling” tradition. This highly energetic and interactive experience involves a lot of…
Reading in the Dark! Shadow Puppets and Jabari Jumps
Students will get to know an adventurous young boy named Jabari, who is totally not afraid to jump off the high dive at the pool. Well, maybe he is a little afraid. During our time together, students will use homemade…
Barnyard Beats: A Musical Journey with Farmer Alden
In this residency, “Farmer Alden”—dressed in overalls and a straw hat—educates students about various farm activities through brief video clips featuring his animals and gardens. Included are original sing-along songs and interactive discussions, where students explore the origins of different…
Math & Music: Pattern Recognition in Action
Explore how music and math are a perfect pairing in early childhood development spaces—experience kinesthetic steady beat, pitch, and numeracy that fosters self-awareness, breath, and grounding. We will move, sing, chant, create steady beats, and practice locomotor and non-locomotor movements.…
Jumping in the Deep End with Jabari!
Description Who loves surprises? We do! Join Mr. Kevin as he uses shadow and light to tell the story of Jabari Jumps. Jabari is an adventurous child who is totally not afraid to jump off the high dive. Well, maybe…
Animal Heroes: What’s Your Social-Emotional Superpower?
Caroline Ferrante will guide children on an exciting journey to uncover the wonders of four remarkable Chesapeake Bay animals: the turtle, lynx, oyster, and black bear. During this engaging workshop, children will learn about the unique strengths of each animal…
We Can Share this World: The Beat of our Drum!
Embark on a captivating journey through the marine life of the Chesapeake Bay in this workshop led by Teaching Artist Caroline Ferrante, thoughtfully crafted for children and adults. Together, we will explore the intriguing lives of four extraordinary creatures that…