Preschool Programs

For reservations call: (216) 231-8002.

• Visit nature in the galleries
• Touch real specimens in a classroom
• Enjoy age-appropriate activities
• Make and take home a craft
• Maximum 20 students
• Available 10 am or 1 pm, Tuesdays through Thursdays, September through June

Topics:

Meet Our Dinosaurs – Tour Kirtland Hall and be introduced to our Triceratops horridus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and the rest of our dinosaurs, big and small.
L: 1, 2, 3, 4; S&T: 1, 4; ScI: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7; ScWK: 1, 2

Backyard Birds – What do birds do when it rains? How do they sleep? Find out more about our feathered friends.
E&S: 3, 7; L: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; S&T: 1, 4; ScI: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; ScWK: 1, 2

Space Explorations – Find out about the wonders of space and learn about being an astronaut.
E&S: 1, 2, 7; S&T: 1, 2, 4; ScI: 1, 2, 5, 6; ScWK: 1

Wild Ohio Animals – Discover animals that might live in your neighborhood. Learn about the habits and habitats of Ohio's wild animals.
E&S: 3, 4, 5, 7; L: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; ScI 1, 2, 5, 6, 7; ScWK: 1, 2

Deep Sea Life – Explore the mysterious life under the sea.
E&S: 5; L: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; S&T: 1, 4; ScI: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7; ScWK: 1, 2

Butterflies and Moths (April and May only) – Explore the unique life cycle of these beautiful insects.
E&S: 5, 6, 7; L: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; S&T 1, 4; ScI: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; ScWK: 1, 2

National Health Education Standards

We offer a variety of programs that address National Health Education Standards. Please take time to view our Health Education preschool programs.

For reservations call: (216) 231-8002.

Science Standards:
E&S:Earth and Space Sciences
L:Life Sciences
Phys:Physical Sciences
S&T:Science and Technology
ScI:Scientific Inquiry
ScWK:Scientific Ways of Knowing 

Social Studies Standards:
Hist:History
People:People in Societies
Geog:Geography
Sk&M:SocialStudies Skills and Methods

Health Standards:
H: National Health Standards