Museum Looks and Picture Books
This program is especially for preschool groups with students ages 3–5. The program introduces the Museum and art concepts to young children through developmentally appropriate activities. During the 11⁄2-hour program, students have a picture book read to them in the galleries, look at original works of art that relate to the book, and make an art project to take home. Visiting schools receive preparatory materials, including the selected picture book to read to students and to become a permanent part of the school library Fee: $65 per class (includes art materials and instructional tour). Class size is limited to twenty students. Groups with more than twenty students must register for two classes. Two classes can be accommodated on one day. Please bring one chaperone for every three students. To register, call (215) 684-7607. Registration begins September 8, 2009.Themes for the 2009–2010 School Year
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October–November 2009
Exploring Shapes and Sculpture
Book: Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Museum tour: Collection highlights including sculpture
Art project: Clay sculptures -
December 2009–January 2010
A Focus on Faces
Books: Walter Was Worried by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Museum tour: Collection highlights including portraits
Art project: Character collages -
February–March 2010
Art and the Sea: A High Seas Adventure!
Book: Tough Boris by Mem Fox
Museum tour: Collection highlights including nineteenth-century painting
Art project: Mixed-media ship paintings -
April–May 2010
People, Places, and Things
Book: Cassie's Word Quilt by Faith Ringgold
Museum tour: Period rooms and architectural spaces
Art project: Word quilt collages -
June 2010
Knights and Dragons
Book: The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie de Paola
Museum tour: Arms and Armor, Medieval art, and Asian Art
Art Project: Knight and dragon puppets
For more information, please contact Education: School & Teacher Programs by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .
