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 .