Literacy

Have a t-rexecellent time and practice colors, fine motor, and cognitive skills as littles paint and assemble a new 3D dinosaur pal in this craft! This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Quetzalcoatlus, I choose you! Pick out a miniature dino buddy and craft the perfect home for them, making sure they have the right landscape and plenty of food in this terrarium-inspired craft. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Did you know there are several ways fossils can be preserved? Learn about one of the rarest forms of fossilization—preserved remains—while playing with slime! This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

Recreate rugged landscapes and imagine dino digs! Kids will explore the imagination and properties of magnets through collaborative play. This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Calling all junior rockhounds! Discover guaranteed treasure and learn about crystal creation with these DIY geodes. Kids will create a sparkling treasure using readily available household supplies. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Eureka! Sift through sand and mud to discover rocks, minerals, and maybe even some real fool’s gold with this sensory activity perfect for minor miners! This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

3-2-1, it’s gonna be fun! Have you ever played with a model or toy rocket, or seen a real rocket launch on TV? In this activity you will make simple rockets out of paper and launch them by blowing into a drinking straw. Can you make the rocket that flies the farthest? This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

This process art project is a blast! Preschoolers will explore how paint flows and changes using a straw instead of a brush, focusing on process over product. This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Happy birthday USA! Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday with a fun, hands-on music and craft program for preschoolers! Children will design their own red, white, and blue drums while building fine motor skills, then use their instruments to explore rhythm, sound, and patriotic fun. This program is designed for children ages 3-5.