Education Programs

Transportation Time

Our first program made just for toddlers (1-3 years)! Curious thinkers will discover ways that we move around our world by land, water, and air. This hands-on program is designed to excite toddlers’ minds while teachers and caregivers link to the Five RVA Basics. Beep, Beep, let’s go!

Toddlers will color and take home an airplane with CMoR’s mascot Seymour as the pilot, complete with a movement chant to try at home.

TRANSPORTATION TIME PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• CD1. Science: The Natural and Physical World (CD1.1, 1.2)
• CD2. Social Science: People, Community, and Culture (CD2.1)
• CD3. Mathematics (CD3.3, 3.5)
• CD4. Fine Arts (CD4.4)

Blooming Butterflies

Butterflies come to life through dramatic play and interesting models. Students will celebrate the anatomy and life cycles of these wonderful creatures though literacy and creative engagement. Additionally, students will get a flash lesson on symmetry and hone their skills on a gigantic butterfly model.

Students will leave the program with a pair of wearable butterfly wings showcasing symmetry

BLOOMING BUTTERFLIES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD3.4, CD4.1

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K1 (c,e); Living Systems and Processes K6 (a, b), K7 (a, b,c), 1.5 (b, c); Earth and Space Systems K10 (a, b, c, d)

Celebrations Around the World

Students will learn about celebrations that take place around the world and even in their own neighborhood. We will identify the four main components that comprise a celebration: light, food, decorations, and games. Students will learn about children and their families who celebrate the winter holidays of Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year, and interact with cultural props!

Students will leave the program with a Celebrations Around the World craft booklet.

CELEBRATIONS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Cognitive Development CD2.1, CD2.2, CD2.3

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, e); History K2 (a), 3.1 (a, b, c, e), 3.13

Dinosaur Discovery

Prehistoric play brings to life the wild world of DINOSAURS. Students will learn that although dinosaurs lived long ago and are extinct, there is still much to explore as they identify key features of some favorite dinosaurs. Students will step into the shoes of paleontologists through engaging activities such as “fossil” digs and themed play!

Students will leave the program with their very own clay “fossil.”

DINOSAUR PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1, HPD3.2
• Cognitive Development CD2.3, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, c, g); History K.3
• Science: Living Systems 3.4 (c)

Drumsticks

Join us as we bring to life The Leopard’s Drum, a West African folktale. Through dramatic play, students learn to identify patterns in literature, art, and music! They are able to create visual and musical patterns of their own, while deepening their understanding through interactive storytelling using their created character props!

Students will leave the program with a piece of art that resembles an animal from the story.

DRUMSTICKS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL3.1
• Social and Emotional Development SED2.1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD2.2
• Cognitive Development CD3.4

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• English: Communication and Multimodal Literacies K.1, K.2; Reading K.8
• Mathematics: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra K.13

My Five Senses

Mystery items will have students guessing and giggling in this program about our amazing senses! Students will match physical parts and descriptive words to the five senses. Through hands-on exploration, students will deepen their awareness of how our senses help us understand the world.

Students will leave the program with a “Magnifying (Your Senses) Glass” craft.

FIVE SENSES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD1.2, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific Investigation, Reasoning and Logic K.5

Food Superheroes

How are fruits and vegetables like superheroes? Find out in our special nutrition-focused program. Students will learn about the many benefits of eating healthy foods by taking part in a “Food Superhero training course.” and engaging in activity stations.

Each student will leave with their own personalized “Food Superhero.”

FOOD SUPERHEROES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Showing creativity and imagination APL2.1
• Taking care of daily health needs HPD4.1
• Eating with healthy habits HPD4.3
• Exploring and expressing ideas through movement CD4.1

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Physical Education: K.5 The student will identify basic concepts of energy balance- (a, b, c)
• Health Education: 1.1 Nutrition (b)

Ready, Set, Grow!

In Ready-Set-Grow, students will celebrate the fantastic world of plants. Come act out the life cycle of a plant, discuss the importance of plants in our life, and get your hands dirty as we explore how nature works.

Students will leave the program with their very own planted seed.

READY, SET, GROW! PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD1.2, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Living Systems and Processes K.6 (a, b), K.7 (a, b, c),1.4, 2.4 (b); Earth and Space Systems K.10, 1.7(c)

What Is A Scientist?

What does a scientist really do? Students will learn the answer to this question by taking part in this very hands-on, station-focused program. As students have fun predicting, observing, sorting, and recording at different experiment tables, they are not only learning the scientific method, but also recognizing that anyone can be a scientist if they have enough curiosity and willingness to explore.

Students get to take home their unique observational drawings that were created in the program.

WHAT IS A SCIENTIST? PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Communication, Language & Literacy Development: CLLD1.2, CLLD3.1
• Health & Physical Development: HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development: Science CD1, CD2.2, CD2.3;
• Mathematics: CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific Investigation, Reasoning & Logic K.1 (a-k), K.2 (a, b); Matter K.4 (a, b, c, d, e), K.5 (c)

Adapt In The Habitat

Cool creatures assist students in learning about an animal’s five basic needs and components of a habitat, along with the forces that may cause a habitat to change. Students will explore animal body coverings and physical traits. They will also learn about physical and behavioral adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, and varied vision.

Students will leave the program with an imaginative drawing reinforcing knowledge of habitats and adaptations.

ADAPT PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (a, c), 1.1 (c), 2.1 (a), 3.1 (a); Matter K.3 (a, b, c, d); Living Systems and Processes K.7 (a, b, c), 1.5 (a, b, c) 2.5 (a, b, c 3.4 (a, b), 3,5 (a, b) Earth Resources 2.8 (b)

Blooming Butterflies

Butterflies come to life through dramatic play and interesting models. Students will celebrate the anatomy and life cycles of these wonderful creatures though literacy and creative engagement. Additionally, students will get a flash lesson on symmetry and hone their skills on a gigantic butterfly model.

Students will leave the program with a pair of wearable butterfly wings showcasing symmetry

BLOOMING BUTTERFLIES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD3.4, CD4.1

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K1 (c,e); Living Systems and Processes K6 (a, b), K7 (a, b,c), 1.5 (b, c); Earth and Space Systems K10 (a, b, c, d)

Celebrations Around The World

Students will learn about celebrations that take place around the world and even in their own neighborhood. We will identify the four main components that comprise a celebration: light, food, decorations, and games. Students will learn about children and their families who celebrate the winter holidays of Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year, and interact with cultural props!

Students will leave the program with a Celebrations Around the World craft booklet.

CELEBRATIONS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Cognitive Development CD2.1, CD2.2, CD2.3

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, e); History K2 (a), 3.1 (a, b, c, e), 3.13

Dinosaur Discovery

Prehistoric play brings to life the wild world of DINOSAURS. Students will learn that although dinosaurs lived long ago and are extinct, there is still much to explore as they identify key features of some favorite dinosaurs. Students will step into the shoes of paleontologists through engaging activities such as “fossil” digs and themed play!

Students will leave the program with their very own clay “fossil.”

DINOSAUR PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1, HPD3.2
• Cognitive Development CD2.3, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, c, g); History K.3
• Science: Living Systems 3.4 (c)

Drumsticks

Join us as we bring to life The Leopard’s Drum, a West African folktale. Through dramatic play, students learn to identify patterns in literature, art, and music! They are able to create visual and musical patterns of their own, while deepening their understanding through interactive storytelling using their created character props!

Students will leave the program with a piece of art that resembles an animal from the story.

DRUMSTICKS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL3.1
• Social and Emotional Development SED2.1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD2.2
• Cognitive Development CD3.4

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• English: Communication and Multimodal Literacies K.1, K.2; Reading K.8
• Mathematics: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra K.13

Food Superheroes

How are fruits and vegetables like superheroes? Find out in our special nutrition-focused program. Students will learn about the many benefits of eating healthy foods by taking part in a “Food Superhero training course.” and engaging in activity stations.

Each student will leave with their own personalized “Food Superhero.”

FOOD SUPERHEROES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Showing creativity and imagination APL2.1
• Taking care of daily health needs HPD4.1
• Eating with healthy habits HPD4.3
• Exploring and expressing ideas through movement CD4.1

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Physical Education: K.5 The student will identify basic concepts of energy balance- (a, b, c)
• Health Education: 1.1 Nutrition (b)

Magnificent Magnets

Learn why magnets are so magnificent! Students discover what makes magnets push and pull, and why some objects are magnetic and others are not. They will identify magnets from everyday life and work through an array of hands-on experiments and activities to gain further understanding.

Students will leave the program with a unique puzzle piece magnet.

MAGNETS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Force, Motion, and Energy K.2 (a, b, c); 2.2 (a, b, c)

My Five Senses

Mystery items will have students guessing and giggling in this program about our amazing senses! Students will match physical parts and descriptive words to the five senses. Through hands-on exploration, students will deepen their awareness of how our senses help us understand the world.

Students will leave the program with a “Magnifying (Your Senses) Glass” craft.

FIVE SENSES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD1.2, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific Investigation, Reasoning and Logic K.5

NEW! Pollinator Power

Pollinator power! Explore how powerful and important pollinators are to our world. Students will learn about climate challenges that pollinators face, and then design and build a solution using Lego bricks. As students consider ways to help the pollinators, they see our world’s interconnectivity and develop empathy.

Students get a Wildflower Seed Packet to plant at home to help pollinators thrive!

POLLINATOR POWER PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: K.7 Living Systems and processes, 1.5 Living Systems and processes, 1.8 Earth Resources, 2.5 Living Systems, 2.8 Earth Resources, 3.8 Earth Resources

Ready, Set, Grow!

In Ready-Set-Grow, students will celebrate the fantastic world of plants. Come act out the life cycle of a plant, discuss the importance of plants in our life, and get your hands dirty as we explore how nature works.

Students will leave the program with their very own planted seed.

READY, SET, GROW! PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD1.2, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Living Systems and Processes K.6 (a, b), K.7 (a, b, c),1.4, 2.4 (b); Earth and Space Systems K.10, 1.7(c)

Weather Watchers

Watch how weather really affects life on Earth. Students will learn how to predict the weather by identifying natural patterns like the four seasons and cloud formations. Students will be shown different weather instruments that meteorologists use in understanding the weather.

Children will make a unique “Weather Viewer” that can be taken home to continue the learning with their families.

WEATHER WATCHERS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Earth and Space Systems K.9 (a, b, c), K.10 (a), 1.7(a, b, c), 2.6 (a, b, c),2.7 (a, b, c); ) Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems 1.6 (a), 2.6 (a, b, c); Earth Patterns, Cycles & Change: K.9 (a), K.10 (b), 1.7 (b, c), 2.7(a), 3.8 (a), 3.9 (a, b)

What Is A Scientist?

What does a scientist really do? Students will learn the answer to this question by taking part in this very hands-on, station-focused program. As students have fun predicting, observing, sorting, and recording at different experiment tables, they are not only learning the scientific method, but also recognizing that anyone can be a scientist if they have enough curiosity and willingness to explore.

Students get to take home their unique observational drawings that were created in the program.

WHAT IS A SCIENTIST? PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Communication, Language & Literacy Development: CLLD1.2, CLLD3.1
• Health & Physical Development: HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development: Science CD1, CD2.2, CD2.3;
• Mathematics: CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific Investigation, Reasoning & Logic K.1 (a-k), K.2 (a, b); Matter K.4 (a, b, c, d, e), K.5 (c)

Adapt In The Habitat

Cool creatures assist students in learning about an animal’s five basic needs and components of a habitat, along with the forces that may cause a habitat to change. Students will explore animal body coverings and physical traits. They will also learn about physical and behavioral adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, and varied vision.

Students will leave the program with an imaginative drawing reinforcing knowledge of habitats and adaptations.

ADAPT PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (a, c), 1.1 (c), 2.1 (a), 3.1 (a); Matter K.3 (a, b, c, d); Living Systems and Processes K.7 (a, b, c), 1.5 (a, b, c) 2.5 (a, b, c 3.4 (a, b), 3,5 (a, b) Earth Resources 2.8 (b)

Celebrations Around The World

Students will learn about celebrations that take place around the world and even in their own neighborhood. We will identify the four main components that comprise a celebration: light, food, decorations, and games. Students will learn about children and their families who celebrate the winter holidays of Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year, and interact with cultural props!

Students will leave the program with a Celebrations Around the World craft booklet.

CELEBRATIONS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Cognitive Development CD2.1, CD2.2, CD2.3

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, e); History K2 (a), 3.1 (a, b, c, e), 3.13

Dinosaur Discovery

Prehistoric play brings to life the wild world of DINOSAURS. Students will learn that although dinosaurs lived long ago and are extinct, there is still much to explore as they identify key features of some favorite dinosaurs. Students will step into the shoes of paleontologists through engaging activities such as “fossil” digs and themed play!

Students will leave the program with their very own clay “fossil.”

DINOSAUR PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1, HPD3.2
• Cognitive Development CD2.3, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, c, g); History K.3
• Science: Living Systems 3.4 (c)

Magnificent Magnets

Learn why magnets are so magnificent! Students discover what makes magnets push and pull, and why some objects are magnetic and others are not. They will identify magnets from everyday life and work through an array of hands-on experiments and activities to gain further understanding.

Students will leave the program with a unique puzzle piece magnet.

MAGNETS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Force, Motion, and Energy K.2 (a, b, c); 2.2 (a, b, c)

Pollinator Power

Pollinator power! Explore how powerful and important pollinators are to our world. Students will learn about climate challenges that pollinators face, and then design and build a solution using Lego bricks. As students consider ways to help the pollinators, they see our world’s interconnectivity and develop empathy.

Students get a Wildflower Seed Packet to plant at home to help pollinators thrive!

POLLINATOR POWER PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: K.7 Living Systems and processes, 1.5 Living Systems and processes, 1.8 Earth Resources, 2.5 Living Systems, 2.8 Earth Resources, 3.8 Earth Resources

Ready, Set, Grow!

In Ready-Set-Grow, students will celebrate the fantastic world of plants. Come act out the life cycle of a plant, discuss the importance of plants in our life, and get your hands dirty as we explore how nature works.

Students will leave the program with their very own planted seed.

READY, SET, GROW! PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1
• Cognitive Development CD1.1, CD1.2, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Living Systems and Processes K.6 (a, b), K.7 (a, b, c),1.4, 2.4 (b); Earth and Space Systems K.10, 1.7(c)

Simply Machines

Students gain a working knowledge of six simple machines in Simply Machines! Through hands-on exploration, students will be challenged to identify the simple machines in an “I SPY” game, experiment to discover how machines make work easier, and test out ways to combine simple machines through construction play.

Students will leave the program with DIY machine kit.

SIMPLY MACHINES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (b, d), 1.1 (a, d, e), 2.1 (a, b, d, e), 3.1 (a, b); Force, Motion and Energy K.2 (a, b, c), 2.2 (a, b, c), 3.2 (a, b, c, d)

Weather Watchers

Watch how weather really affects life on Earth. Students will learn how to predict the weather by identifying natural patterns like the four seasons and cloud formations. Students will be shown different weather instruments that meteorologists use in understanding the weather.

Children will make a unique “Weather Viewer” that can be taken home to continue the learning with their families.

WEATHER WATCHERS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Earth and Space Systems K.9 (a, b, c), K.10 (a), 1.7(a, b, c), 2.6 (a, b, c),2.7 (a, b, c); ) Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems 1.6 (a), 2.6 (a, b, c); Earth Patterns, Cycles & Change: K.9 (a), K.10 (b), 1.7 (b, c), 2.7(a), 3.8 (a), 3.9 (a, b)

Adapt In The Habitat

Cool creatures assist students in learning about an animal’s five basic needs and components of a habitat, along with the forces that may cause a habitat to change. Students will explore animal body coverings and physical traits. They will also learn about physical and behavioral adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, and varied vision.

Students will leave the program with an imaginative drawing reinforcing knowledge of habitats and adaptations.

ADAPT PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (a, c), 1.1 (c), 2.1 (a), 3.1 (a); Matter K.3 (a, b, c, d); Living Systems and Processes K.7 (a, b, c), 1.5 (a, b, c) 2.5 (a, b, c 3.4 (a, b), 3,5 (a, b) Earth Resources 2.8 (b)

Dinosaur Discovery

Prehistoric play brings to life the wild world of DINOSAURS. Students will learn that although dinosaurs lived long ago and are extinct, there is still much to explore as they identify key features of some favorite dinosaurs. Students will step into the shoes of paleontologists through engaging activities such as “fossil” digs and themed play!

Students will leave the program with their very own clay “fossil.”

DINOSAUR PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• Approaches to Play and Learning APL1
• Communication, Language and Literacy Development CLLD1.2
• Health and Physical Development HPD1.1, HPD3.2
• Cognitive Development CD2.3, CD3.4, CD3.5

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• History and Social Science: Skills K.1 (a, c, g); History K.3
• Science: Living Systems 3.4 (c)

Magnificent Magnets

Learn why magnets are so magnificent! Students discover what makes magnets push and pull, and why some objects are magnetic and others are not. They will identify magnets from everyday life and work through an array of hands-on experiments and activities to gain further understanding.

Students will leave the program with a unique puzzle piece magnet.

MAGNETS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Force, Motion, and Energy K.2 (a, b, c); 2.2 (a, b, c)

Pollinator Power

Pollinator power! Explore how powerful and important pollinators are to our world. Students will learn about climate challenges that pollinators face, and then design and build a solution using Lego bricks. As students consider ways to help the pollinators, they see our world’s interconnectivity and develop empathy.

Students get a Wildflower Seed Packet to plant at home to help pollinators thrive!

POLLINATOR POWER PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: K.7 Living Systems and processes, 1.5 Living Systems and processes, 1.8 Earth Resources, 2.5 Living Systems, 2.8 Earth Resources, 3.8 Earth Resources

Simply Machines

Students gain a working knowledge of six simple machines in Simply Machines! Through hands-on exploration, students will be challenged to identify the simple machines in an “I SPY” game, experiment to discover how machines make work easier, and test out ways to combine simple machines through construction play.

Students will leave the program with DIY machine kit.

SIMPLY MACHINES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (b, d), 1.1 (a, d, e), 2.1 (a, b, d, e), 3.1 (a, b); Force, Motion and Energy K.2 (a, b, c), 2.2 (a, b, c), 3.2 (a, b, c, d)

Weather Watchers

Watch how weather really affects life on Earth. Students will learn how to predict the weather by identifying natural patterns like the four seasons and cloud formations. Students will be shown different weather instruments that meteorologists use in understanding the weather.

Children will make a unique “Weather Viewer” that can be taken home to continue the learning with their families.

WEATHER WATCHERS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Earth and Space Systems K.9 (a, b, c), K.10 (a), 1.7(a, b, c), 2.6 (a, b, c),2.7 (a, b, c); ) Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems 1.6 (a), 2.6 (a, b, c); Earth Patterns, Cycles & Change: K.9 (a), K.10 (b), 1.7 (b, c), 2.7(a), 3.8 (a), 3.9 (a, b)

Adapt In The Habitat

Cool creatures assist students in learning about an animal’s five basic needs and components of a habitat, along with the forces that may cause a habitat to change. Students will explore animal body coverings and physical traits. They will also learn about physical and behavioral adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, and varied vision.

Students will leave the program with an imaginative drawing reinforcing knowledge of habitats and adaptations.

ADAPT PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (a, c), 1.1 (c), 2.1 (a), 3.1 (a); Matter K.3 (a, b, c, d); Living Systems and Processes K.7 (a, b, c), 1.5 (a, b, c) 2.5 (a, b, c 3.4 (a, b), 3,5 (a, b) Earth Resources 2.8 (b)

Pollinator Power

Pollinator power! Explore how powerful and important pollinators are to our world. Students will learn about climate challenges that pollinators face, and then design and build a solution using Lego bricks. As students consider ways to help the pollinators, they see our world’s interconnectivity and develop empathy.

Students get a Wildflower Seed Packet to plant at home to help pollinators thrive!

POLLINATOR POWER PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: K.7 Living Systems and processes, 1.5 Living Systems and processes, 1.8 Earth Resources, 2.5 Living Systems, 2.8 Earth Resources, 3.8 Earth Resources

Simply Machines

Students gain a working knowledge of six simple machines in Simply Machines! Through hands-on exploration, students will be challenged to identify the simple machines in an “I SPY” game, experiment to discover how machines make work easier, and test out ways to combine simple machines through construction play.

Students will leave the program with DIY machine kit.

SIMPLY MACHINES PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Scientific and Engineering Practices K.1 (b, d), 1.1 (a, d, e), 2.1 (a, b, d, e), 3.1 (a, b); Force, Motion and Energy K.2 (a, b, c), 2.2 (a, b, c), 3.2 (a, b, c, d)

Weather Watchers

Watch how weather really affects life on Earth. Students will learn how to predict the weather by identifying natural patterns like the four seasons and cloud formations. Students will be shown different weather instruments that meteorologists use in understanding the weather.

Children will make a unique “Weather Viewer” that can be taken home to continue the learning with their families.

WEATHER WATCHERS PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

VA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

• Science: Earth and Space Systems K.9 (a, b, c), K.10 (a), 1.7(a, b, c), 2.6 (a, b, c),2.7 (a, b, c); ) Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems 1.6 (a), 2.6 (a, b, c); Earth Patterns, Cycles & Change: K.9 (a), K.10 (b), 1.7 (b, c), 2.7(a), 3.8 (a), 3.9 (a, b)