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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

Cost: $75 per class (includes art materials and instructional hour)

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. . Classes run from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call (215) 684-7607.

Themes for the 2011–2012 School Year

  • October–November 2011
    Fashion in Art

    Book: Jennie's Hat by Ezra Jack Keats
    Museum tour: Fashion in the Collections
    Art project: Mixed-media hats
  • December 2011–January 2012
    Discoveries Through the Museum

    Books: Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
    Museum tour: Collection highlights
    Art project: Mystery pages
  • February–March 2012
    Color and Feelings

    Book: What Color is Your World by Bob Gill
    Museum tour: 19th and 20th Century Art
    Art project: Tissue transfer paintings
  • April–May 2012
    Landscapes in Art

    Book: Perfect Square by Michael Hall
    Museum tour: Landscapes in the Collections
    Art project: Landscapes
  • June 2012
    Knights and Dragons

    Book: The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie de Paola
    Museum tour: 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 .

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